Writer: Dennis Conrad

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

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

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

I believe I have discovered the story of the most innovative, impactful, heart-warming company and business concept of all. With a huge... more

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

There is no doubt that the American Gaming Association’s Hall of Fame includes truly worthy and impactful individuals who have left huge... more

I’m always looking to highlight unique success stories in the casino industry, especially properties that have prospered by providing more... more

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

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

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