Writer: Dennis Conrad

I’ve lived in Reno now for nearly 30 years, after almost 20 years in Las Vegas. In Reno, I’ve had many reasons to buy flowers, mostly for... more

Noted gaming lawyer I. Nelson Rose has long espoused the theory that gambling in our society comes in “waves.” According to Rose, looking... more

As an avid crap player and ex-dealer, I’ll admit to being somewhat intrigued by the development of electronic craps. Aruze, Interblock, and... more

I’ve always been a fan of awards in the gambling industry. In my mind, any recognition beyond a paycheck and a pat on the back has value.... more

It has been many years since I’ve written about the biggest pet peeves I experience at casinos. These are small “pet” peeves, not the... more

In my 30 years of writing columns, I’ve focused mainly on the gaming industry. After all, it’s the business I’ve been in all these decades.... more

I don’t need to tell any of you how hard it has been over the last several years to find and keep enough good staff in most industries.... more

A few decades ago when I last had a “real job,” our executive team was sitting around the executive table making executive talk (and... more

One of the things about being an advocate for the casino customer is that you hear from casino customers. Many of them. And I answer them... more

You’ve probably never heard of David Kranes, even though he served the gaming industry for three decades. That’s not because David was... more