Writer: Ken Adams
Riding a camel to the casino
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt are building, trying to reengineer and diversify their economies. Part of the reason is... more
Atlantic City: Making a silk purse
Atlantic City is facing its biggest threat in decades: New York City. At the East Coast Gaming Congress in Atlantic City last week,... more
Caitlin Clark: A star on the horizon for women’s sports and sports betting
Sports betting is not only exploding, but also penetrating previously unknown territory. Thirty-eight states have legalized sports... more
Opening Day: A new season and a dark shadow
Baseball season is here. Opening day was Thursday, except for those two games in Korea that really don’t count. The Los Angeles Dodgers... more
Not Kerkorian’s MGM, but grand just the same
MGM Resorts International had a pretty good year in 2023. The company generated $16 billion in revenue, up 23 percent from the previous... more
It was all smooth sailing, then bang! COVID happened
Four years ago on March 17, the governor of Nevada at the time, Steve Sisolak, ordered all casinos in the state, as well as restaurants,... more
January a winter with two tales
Nationally, the gross gaming revenues (GGR) in January were up 4.5 percent to $5.7 billion. It was the smallest increase in the... more
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
