Writer: Buddy Frank

CDC Gaming lead contributor Rege Behe’s story last week on various attendees’ fond memories of G2E got me thinking about my own... more

David G. Schwartz is a prolific gaming and casino historian. I have reviewed several of his books in this space over the years, including... more

It has taken 20+ years for basic cashless gaming to being accepted on our casino floors. It really hasn’t happened yet and seems a bit... more

OBBBA – Last month I wrote about the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” and specifically the impact of the “No Tax on Tips” provision. But... more

On July 4th, while most of us were lighting fireworks or flipping burgers, the President signed one of the most meaningful tax changes in... more

Think Again Author: Adam Grant 309 Pages – Penguin Random House, 2023 This is one of the best books I have read in the last few years. If I... more

Advantage Players Author: Michael Kaplan 329 Pages – Huntington Press, 2025 Cop Out Teachers, and even college professors, today bemoan the... more

Ask any slot tech, slot manager or even some of the casino’s marketing and finance folks: “What version of SAS are you using?” A lot of... more

In the “slot system” world, the pace of change seems to be as rapid as the geological movement of tectonic plates. The four main players... more

It’s time to upgrade – RIP Windows 10 When Microsoft’s Windows 11 was released in October 2021, the reception was hardly warm. Early... more