Writer: David G. Schwartz
Understanding the Wynn Legacy
The news of Steve Wynn’s resignation from the company he founded, Wynn Resorts, has brought more questions than answers in Las Vegas.... more
Casino Future Not So Hard to Predict
I think we would all like to know the future—just a little bit of it, at least. Right now, probably like many of you, I think that if I... more
A small town cools down, a big league city heats up
It’s that time of year again: the mercury drops below 100 degrees. The summer, once so terrible, slinks off, toothless. We know that it... more
G2E Continues to Evolve
The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) is upon us once more. Four days of exhibitions and education that prepare industry professionals for the... more
Second Chances on the North Strip
Last week, investors from the Witkoff Group and New Valley LLC purchased the Fontainebleau site from Carl Icahn for $600 million. It... more
Green Felt Journal Deals 200
This is the 200th Green Felt Journal column I have written. Over the past eight years, I’ve used this space to explore Las Vegas, gaming... more
The Enduring Fascination of Casino Carpet
People are fascinated by even the most mundane aspects of casino design. The slot machines, the air, even the chairs—all have come under... more
The Circus Is Coming Back to Town
The circus is returning to the Strip. Of course, the circus has never left Las Vegas. Going back to the 1940s, the Strip’s revue shows... more
Derek Stevens Looks Toward Downtown’s Past to See Its Future
The past few weeks have offered a good perspective on the dance between old Vegas, new Vegas and new old Vegas that characterizes our... more
Vegas for Everyman (and Woman)
Back in January 2015, the Stratosphere launched a marketing campaign aiming to capitalize on people who miss the old Las Vegas. “Take... more
