Writer: John L. Smith
Moonves sexual harassment scandal recalls Wynn’s rapid fall from grace
The subject was sexual harassment at the highest levels of American business, and investigative reporter Ronan Farrow was talking about... more
Sports book industry’s Culver was ‘comfortable on both sides of the window’
The name Russ Culver has been spoken with respect around the sports book industry for so long that it seems I’ve heard it much of my life.... more
Tiny Taos Native American casino makes a perfect project for a gaming industry Ph.D.
TAOS, N.M. – You’ll have to go looking to find the diminutive Taos Mountain Casino. It’s located at 700 Veterans Highway between the... more
With legal sports betting going national, fantasy football convention a reminder of changing times and tastes
Although Andy Alberth now spends most of his time promoting the National Fantasy Football Convention, the former Las Vegan for several... more
Take it as a sign: Generating sense of nostalgia and making memories
I had something fairly interesting to say. Then I saw the sign. With some observations of a tiny Taos, N.M., casino in my notebook next to... more
Nevada elected official ahead of his time on political betting
Some Nevadans laughed when liberal state Sen. Richard “Tick” Segerblom began promoting the possibility of legalizing marijuana use for... more
Oddsmaker Roxborough: Getting legalized sports betting right will take time
It should come as no surprise, but legendary oddsmaker Michael “Roxy” Roxborough’s predictions about the legalization of sports betting are... more
Golden Knights’ success enough to soften the most cynical Vegas Guys
I ran into the Vegas Guy just the other day. To my surprise, instead of his dealer’s black-and-whites he wore a Vegas Golden Knights cap... more
Whittemore selected as new Nevada Taxicab Authority administrator
Scott Whittemore has been selected as the new administrator of the Nevada Taxicab Authority. A deputy commissioner with the state Division... more
Culinary Union contract settlements show maturity on all sides
It was about this time 34 years ago that cooler heads finally prevailed to end a 75-day strike at the major casino-resorts of Las Vegas.... more
