Writer: John L. Smith

10/24/16 12:57 PM

NFL commissioner gives Strip stadium idea a reality check

  • John L. Smith, CDC Gaming
National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell knows the score when it comes to placing a franchise in Las Vegas, and it doesn’t yet... more
10/21/16 1:59 PM

Las Vegas clear winner in debate, now it’s time to land a national political convention

  • John L. Smith, CDC Gaming
No matter your voter registration, there’s one thing Las Vegans can agree on: Politics is an extremely popular spectator sport in a... more
10/17/16 10:03 PM

Unlike the NFL stadium plan, the LV Motor Speedway was privately funded

  • John L. Smith, CDC Gaming
You should excuse Richie Clyne for feeling a little envious these days. He’s watched the political blitz to approve a proposed $1.9 billion... more
10/10/16 11:41 PM

A timely bet: Toughening money-laundering regulations would send the right message

  • John L. Smith, CDC Gaming
Mesquite Gaming recently called for toughening a state bookmaking regulation meant to monitor potential money-laundering activity. It comes... more
10/06/16 9:08 PM

AGA’s Freeman’s real-world rhetoric makes sense

  • John L. Smith, CDC Gaming
In a volatile political season, it’s possible American Gaming Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman will catch heat for appearing to... more
10/02/16 9:12 PM

The British may be coming, but the Vegas guys are already here

  • John L. Smith, CDC Gaming
As I listened to economist David Forrest and sports integrity specialist Rick Parry give their considered views on the wisdom of legalizing... more
09/30/16 5:59 AM

NBA’s Stern provides valuable assist in AGA’s sports betting strategy.

  • John L. Smith, CDC Gaming
Talk about a timely assist. The American Gaming Association on Thursday showcased a powerful ally in its emerging strategy to expand... more
09/28/16 4:14 AM

G2E: On the long road to legalized sports betting

  • John L. Smith, CDC Gaming
Those who follow the sports betting business know the score. Thanks to a shadowy history and scandal, plentiful ignorance and some outright... more
09/27/16 12:46 AM

Faccinto’s life in gaming a real history lesson

  • John L. Smith, CDC Gaming
With the behemoth Global Gaming Expo 2016 in Las Vegas this week, it’s easy to forget the historical evolution of casino gambling in... more
09/20/16 1:58 PM

An important Senate race gets muddy

  • John L. Smith, CDC Gaming
One look at Joe Heck’s resume and it’s easy to see why he makes such a formidable candidate for the U.S. Senate. As a Congressman from... more