Writer: Dennis Conrad
I am your customer – worldwide
I am your customer. I gamble all over the world. I play in the high-limit baccarat rooms in Macau, Singapore, and Manila. I make bets at... more
Smiling with Hope Pizza
It would be hard to find a casino where you couldn’t find pizza. And I’ve sampled it in scores of casino restaurants, delis, snack... more
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
