Writer: John L. Smith
‘Joe’s Dash’ a highlight reel from security man Dorsey’s remarkable career
Given its history, it’s no surprise the casino industry continues to provide an endless source of fascination for readers. But it’s not all... more
The best marketing for the casino industry comeback: Full Vaccination
If there’s one thing Las Vegas has always been good at, it’s marketing itself to the world. From low-roller bargains to high-rolling... more
Wynn’s name set to re-emerge after $50M hospital donation
Scandalized former casino mogul Steve Wynn has found a place where they welcome his name on a building. It didn’t come cheap. Wynn has... more
Ring the bell for Marvelous Marvin Hagler, a great Las Vegas entertainer
The tributes continue for former middleweight champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler, who died last week at age 66. The accolades are... more
With the Strip in transition, Las Vegas Sands cashes out
Some are calling it smart business. Others are reminiscing about the changing corporate landscape of Las Vegas. Still more must be... more
Nevada should expand, not slash, state’s problem-gambling program
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. It’s a time set aside for a status-check on the ongoing effort to address the complex issue of... more
At Nevada Legislature, changing technology also means changing definitions in gaming statutes
As I watched the live feed of the Assembly Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday morning at the Nevada Legislature, I couldn’t help wondering... more
I watched the Super Bowl in Spanish: It was better that way
A funny thing happened on the way to watching the Kansas City Chiefs repeat as champions of the National Football League. And it wasn’t the... more
A bet on the Big Game and a prayer for better days ahead
Even under coronavirus pandemic restrictions and amid a reeling economy, Super Bowl LV figures to generate a lot of excitement and a... more
Jeffrey Epstein’s ghost sends a chill through Apollo Global Management
Jet-setting sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein died in 2019, but he continues to haunt his old associates. One of those, Apollo Global... more
