Writer: Dennis Conrad
David Kranes: The most unappreciated man in gaming
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
Two dinosaurs walk into a bar
Although it has been quite a while since I had a “real job,” I do remember well and fondly my decades spent in the gaming industry: the... more
The magical strategy of Barona
Those of you who have followed my columns over the decades know that I love Barona, which I strongly believe is the best-run and... more
My Top 10 big-picture casino-industry trends
I’ve never done a Top 10-type column on anything. You know, like the Top 10 news stories of the year. Or an “80 over 80,” the top 80 casino... more
I am your customer (COVID edition)
I am your customer. I know I haven’t visited your casino very much in the last two years. Or maybe I haven’t visited you at all. Part of it... more
The Rad Bar — If I owned a video poker bar
There are a lot of casinos in the United States. Big casinos. Small casinos. Las Vegas-style casinos. All kinds of tribal casinos.... more
Stop eroding player value
Well, this will ruffle some feathers. But somebody has to say it. We need to stop squeezing our casino customers. Some of this “erosion of... more
What? You’re still alive?
Yep. I’m back. Now I realize that will make some of you CDC Gaming readers happy. Others will say, “Oh no, not that guy.” And more will... more
