Writer: John L. Smith
Un-Lucky Dragon: Jilted Chinese investors hope their luck improves in court
Curious Las Vegas visitors may still wonder what happened to the once-sparkling Lucky Dragon, the diminutive Asian-themed casino on the... more
The settlement in the Suen-Sands lawsuit is undisclosed. It shouldn’t be
In a brawl that was at times reminiscent of a 15-round fight, the 15-year legal battle between Richard Suen and Las Vegas Sands ended... more
Fantasy sports giants continue to counting winnings, take hits in court
Some may consider them sore losers, but the ranks of fantasy sports players willing to litigate online giants DraftKings and FanDuel... more
Never-ending Suen-Sands case grinds back to court without Adelson
Forgive me if the story of Richard Suen and Las Vegas Sands sounds familiar. It probably should. The knock-down litigation has been going... more
At the highest levels, competitive casino industry evolves in real time
For those immersed in the Las Vegas casino success story, change in the industry has felt more plodding and generational than rapid and... more
Yes, Virginia, in 2019 it probably makes sense to legalize casino gambling
You can’t blame states for trying not to legalize casino gambling. The gaming industry, often as oversold as it is misunderstood, is a lot... more
Betting on ‘Best Picture’ might liven up lagging Oscars audience
Hollywood’s high-rollers gathered Sunday for the 91st Academy Awards ceremony. Unlike their casino VIP counterparts in Las Vegas, the movie... more
Labor organizations using websites, social media to battle casino and political foes
These are interesting times for the Las Vegas casino industry and the various unions whose members are among the many thousands of workers... more
Sports betting history being made in real time throughout the country
The wheels keep turning in the race to legalize sports betting across America. It’s easy to get caught up in the gold fever that broke out... more
Bettors get many Super Bowl choices at New Mexico’s first legal sports book
BERNALILLO, N.M. – Dressed in a Patriots sweatshirt, it was easy to tell which team Jeff favored in Super Bowl LIII. The far greater... more
