Writer: John L. Smith

It’s not a glamorous job but having the right person at the wheel of the Nevada Taxicab Authority is essential to keeping the visitors... more

When it comes to the spread of legalized sports betting, I can’t help but wonder whether this short-term gain will result in long-term... more

You wouldn’t be blamed for being out of breath. Keeping up with the history of legalized gambling is difficult on the best days. Lately,... more

Monday’s decision by the United States Supreme Court to overturn the federal ban on sports betting should set off a celebration in the... more

It came from an unlikely place, but I take inspiration wherever I find it. And earlier this month I found it in abundance in the gymnasium... more

It’s a question many in the gaming industry must be asking, if only privately: Given the tumultuous start of 2018, how does the troubled... more

A few pages into William C. Rempel’s informative and entertaining new biography of the late casino king Kirk Kerkorian, you might find... more

Few gadgets are as ubiquitous on the casino floor as the card shuffler. The rectangular box looks simple enough, but its low table profile... more

“Let’s get ready to rumble!” — Boxing ring announcer Michael Buffer Nevada is known for its big fights. Whether it was the epic... more

The relationship between PGA star Phil Mickelson and gambler Billy Walters has always felt like a missing jigsaw puzzle piece. Once... more