Writer: David G. Schwartz
At the Intersection of Social Games and Casino Games
International Game Technology recently announced that it is selling its social gaming division, Double Down Interactive, for $825 million.... more
Book Review: Jean Scott’s The Frugal Gambler’s Casino Guide
All hail the Queen of Comps. For almost twenty years, former English teacher Jean Scott has been sharing advice on how to enjoy all the... more
Book Review: A Brief History of Video Games, by Richard Stanton
Video games are all the range at casino conferences these days, because of the pressing need to attract millennials. But video games are... more
Is Skill-Based Gaming Really the Future of Slot Play?
You might have missed it, but Nevada’s gaming industry just passed a milestone. The first skill-based slot machines debuted in late March... more
The Tiffany of the Strip
Frank Costello was calling it a night. After enjoying a dinner at L’Aiglon on the East Side with friends, Costello demurred on a drink at... more
Scientific Games Showcase New Slot Titles, Platforms at 2017 EMPOWER Conference
Gaming manufacturers are always rolling out new products; a massive exhibition space at each year’s Global Gaming Expo (“G2E”) is... more
The NCAA Tourney’s Economic Impact on the Las Vegas Strip
It is the biggest sports betting event of the year, bar none. True, the Big Game in the first week of February generates more excitement... more
30 Years of Tribal Gaming
February 25, 1987, was a milestone date for gambling in America. On that day, the United States Supreme Court handed down its decision in... more
Book Review: A Man for All Markets: From Las Vegas to Wall Street, How I Beat the Dealer and the Market, by Edward O. Thorp.
Even if you don’t know the name Ed Thorp, you know his work. Thorp, more than anyone else, is responsible for blackjack card counting,... more
Seven Year Switch: How Las Vegas Hospitality Has Changed
Pharaoh woke from a terrible dream. Seven beautiful, fat cows emerged from the river to graze. It was good to be the master of such bounty.... more
