Writer: Ken Adams
James Bond polishing the Big Apple
New York has officially solicited proposals for three casinos in the New York City area. The state’s Gaming Facility Location Board voted... more
Four tribes on the Las Vegas Strip and $14 billion in bets in New York
It is the time of year when we wax nostalgic and think of the best of times in the previous year. The media makes lists of the biggest... more
A risky business in Australia, Macau, and everywhere
The government of New South Wales in Australia is proposing a tax increase on slot machines – “pokies,” as they’re called there. The tax... more
For casinos in Macau 2023 should be better than 2022
It’s official. On Friday, December 16, 2022, the six merry concessionaires of Macau signed new contracts with the government. MGM, Galaxy,... more
It is rodeo time, the best two weeks of the year in Las Vegas
Every year in December, the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo comes to Las Vegas. This year, the rodeo ran between December 1 and December 10.... more
Au contraire: Questioning a Times-told story of the spread of sports betting
On November 20, The New York Times published an article on sports betting. In classic Times’ fashion, the article sought to dig into the... more
Learning to be Tulalip and Native American
The Tulalip tribes are once again breaking new ground. Tulalip prides itself in being a leader in self-determination and preserving its... more
A once-grand dame rotting in the Mississippi mud
Riverboat gambling was once the leading edge of the Great Expansion of casino gaming. On April Fools Day 1991, in Bettendorf, Iowa, Vanna... more
Springfield wants to have its cake and eat it too
Springfield, Illinois, has a dilemma. The city wants more tourism, employment opportunities, capital investment, tax revenues, and a new... more
Dropping the ball in Times Square
The New York Times is reporting that Caesars and SL Green Realty, a well-known property owner and real-estate developer, are proposing a... more
