Writer: Ken Adams
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
Ten days in September: the MGM attack saga
For 10 days in September, MGM Resorts’ computers were out of order, offline, shutdown and unresponsive to business needs. People... more
The Nevada Current is right, Nevada is remiss
A recent headline in the Nevada Current read, “Nevada’s lack of casino self-exclusion law par for state, say experts.” That screamed an... more
A replay of the Marlboro Man and Joe Camel
The battle lines are being drawn. On one side are the sports-betting companies, on the other regulators, lawmakers, and disgruntled... more
For Boyd, Hawiians are great customers, teachers, and partners
The island of Maui in Hawaii has been devastated by fire. It is a tragedy of epic proportions. More than 3,000 acres and 2,200 structures... more
Scandals are very dangerous for sports betting
Sports betting casts a very large shadow across the landscape. It has become a major industry of its own in just five years. In 2018, the... more
Where have all the blackjack dealers gone, long time passing?
On August 11, J. B. Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, signed legislation that permits convicted felons to work in non-gaming jobs in... more
It has been only 30 years, but 30 years at full throttle
Anyone interested in casino gambling in the United States knows there are two general categories: standard commercial casinos and Indian... more
