Writer: Ken Adams
An operator’s worst nightmare: A tax increase
Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker is in search of an additional $900 million for the state’s budget. Among his recommendations is an... more
Igaming is a little-understood emerging phenomenon
In the few past years, the gambling landscape has changed dramatically. For most of its history, the industry consisted primarily of casino... more
The Taylor Swift Bowl, a spectacular spectacle
The Super Bowl is a national holiday, the peak of the football and betting seasons. It’s a time to gather, watch the game and attendant... more
Scott Sibella is a head-scratcher. What was he thinking?
On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, Scott Sibella pleaded guilty in federal court to failing to file “suspicious activity reports.” The alleged... more
The Mark and Miriam Team, Part II
When Mark Cuban sold a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks to Miriam Adelson and her son-in-law, Patrick Dumont, the media had a field... more
In a hotel-casino, a cheap room can sometimes be too cheap
Recently, the Las Vegas Review-Journal published a story by McKenna Ross with the headline: “How can some Vegas hotel rooms be so cheap?”... more
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
