Writer: John L. Smith
An eccentric and entertaining fit: intriguing Meow Wolf coming to Las Vegas
If ever an art entertainment experience and city were meant for each other, the eccentric Meow Wolf is the venue and Las Vegas is the... more
High-flying Eagles enthusiast a reminder of NFL’s ongoing marketing to female fans
Decked out from cap to sneakers in Philadelphia Eagles fan ware, there was no mistaking the woman’s favorite NFL team as she slid into the... more
North end woes: Flashy Lucky Dragon fires like a rocket, fizzles like a sparkler
The Lucky Dragon must have seemed like a good idea at the time. Despite the fact it was located neither on the Strip nor downtown, it was... more
New Mexico tribes step up to measure human cost of gaming legalization
ALBUQUERQUE – The rise of legalized gambling in New Mexico has been a boon to tribal and the state economies, but there’s more than profits... more
Looking backward and forward: Las Vegas at the end of a tough year
Driving south on Las Vegas Boulevard a few days before Christmas, it’s easy to get lost in the moment. The grand, audacious,... more
With Congressional spotlight on sports betting, Nevada delegation carries big message
She majored in political science, not parlay cards, but Nevada Rep. Dina Titus is showing the kind of savvy the state’s experienced... more
Cheating queen eluded law, escaped the Black Book, wound up working for casino
Take one look at Nevada’s Black Book, and you’d understandably conclude that casino cheating is almost exclusively a man’s game. With a... more
Las Vegas should get serious about a museum for its great entertainers
The great Della Reese joined the angels last week and took with her a piece of the soul of the best of Las Vegas. She was 86. If the masses... more
Wynn-Okada legal fight moves forward as attorneys move to seal, redact records
For a civil battle pitting two of the gaming industry’s biggest names and involving one of the world’s best-known casino companies, the... more
Despite denial, story of Wynn delivering letter from Chinese to Trump picks up steam
The story was filled with international intrigue and punctuated with a flat denial. Did Las Vegas casino king Steve Wynn play letter... more
