Writer: Ken Adams
Good food, service, and slots with a difference
On December 29, Bill Paganetti died in Reno. He was 85 years old. Dozens, if not hundreds, of articles have been written about his passing,... more
The year that was and some thoughts on the year that will be
In the final days of 2023, our hearts turn to the year that was in casino gaming. The gaming industry is on track to set another revenue... more
Building a future with ping pong, Harry Potter, and dragon boats
Macau is finally on the road to a post-pandemic recovery. Gaming revenue is on track to exceed $24 billion for 2023. That will be the most... more
The Mark and Miriam Team
Is there a new celebrity romance in the making, a teaming up of a like-minded couple? Are Mark Cuban and Miriam Adelson in love? It could... more
The explosion of igaming is inexplicably delayed
Wayne Parry of the Associated Press recently wrote an article in which he discussed the success of igaming in Connecticut, Delaware,... more
As a casino destination to model, is Reno or Las Vegas best?
The answer to the title question depends on which destination is asking it. Reno is unlike Las Vegas regardless of their shared DNA. Once... more
Down by the Riverside, Don Laughlin created a resort community
Don Laughlin passed away in Laughlin, Nevada, on October 22. He died where he had lived 57 years of his life: in the Riverside Resort Hotel... more
Are we close to a breaking point?
My friend David and I got together recently. He wanted to talk about the challenges he saw for the gaming industry. Labor shortages and a... more
An optimistic view of igaming visited G2E in Las Vegas
The Global Gaming Expo, G2E, just ended in Las Vegas, with more than 25,000 people attending. As they do every year, the slot companies... more
Invest $1 billion in Reno? Who would do that?
On September 27, Alex Meruelo announced a $1 billion project for Reno. Meruelo owns the Grand Sierra Resort, the GSR. It was an... more
