Writer: Dennis Conrad
My 10 most memorable moments in the casino industry Part 2
In last month’s column, I covered the first five of my most memorable casino moments. Here are the second five. 6. Tony the Midget... more
My 10 most memorable moments in the casino industry
I’m not sure there’s an official historian for the casino industry. I know that Dr. David Schwartz of UNLV has chronicled much of the... more
Casinos in the United States in the near future
Although I like to predict the future, I’ve never been very good at reading the tea leaves for the gaming industry. I totally missed the... more
The Sports Bra
I believe I have discovered the story of the most innovative, impactful, heart-warming company and business concept of all. With a huge... more
“Best of” casino awards
I have noticed over the last couple of decades a tremendous growth in competitions and awards purporting to recognize the best casinos in a... more
Gaming’s Pariah Hall of Fame
There is no doubt that the American Gaming Association’s Hall of Fame includes truly worthy and impactful individuals who have left huge... more
The Plaza gets it
I’m always looking to highlight unique success stories in the casino industry, especially properties that have prospered by providing more... more
Someone making a difference
I’m probably more knowledgeable than most on the issues of problem and compulsive gambling. Back in the day, I was president of the Board... more
Casino marketing advice from a VIP player
I’ve known countless VIP players in my 50 years in the casino industry. Most of them, I met in my roles as a casino executive or... more
Tips on Tips
A Las Vegas casino recently changed its tip policy for its table game dealers. The individual dealers now keep half of the tips that they... more
