Writer: John L. Smith

I’ve given up wondering how Meshulam Riklis will be best remembered. Riklis, who died Jan. 25 in a Tel Aviv hospital at the remarkable age... more

Everyone knows songwriter Randy Newman loves L.A. But Rams fans? Not so much. At least, not so much that they rushed out to Nevada’s sports... more

As short-lived as it was sensational, the Moulin Rouge casino on Bonanza Road long ago gained a mythical status in Las Vegas history. It is... more

It’s safe to say Peter Campo knows a challenge when he sees one. Campo, the director of construction for Wynn Resorts’ $2.6 billion Encore... more

It rarely pays to get too sentimental about a cab outfit, not even one in service in Las Vegas as long as the company founded by Charlie... more

It’s only January, but 2019 just got very interesting – dangerously so for the gambling gold mines of California. After watching what they... more

It’s a time of year for predictions, and this one is easy: We will hear a lot about the definition of “exclusivity” in the next dozen... more

“In a year that has been so improbable, the impossible has happened.” — Vin Scully The great Los Angeles Dodgers announcer Vin Scully... more

Phil Ruffin was an enormously successful businessman before he entered the competitive Las Vegas gaming scene with the acquisition of the... more

Atlantic City has been making an economic comeback, but it appears Mayor Frank Gilliam may not be around to celebrate it. Like so many New... more