Writer: Ken Adams
Sports gambling glitters, but all that glitters is not gold
Sports betting is sweeping the nation. It fills the media and is winning legislative battles in state after state. It has generated... more
Sheldon left the building, but his shadow is still on the wall
The Venetian, Palazzo, and Venetian Expo Center no longer belong to the Las Vegas Sands Corporation (LVS) and the Adelson family. Sheldon... more
Reno’s favorite, the Gold ‘N Silver, is at the center of a debate
Punxsutawney Phil had just seen his shadow and retreated when the news broke: The Gold ‘N Silver Inn sold to Jacobs Entertainment for... more
Who was that masked man?
On Thursday February 10, Steve Sisolak, governor of Nevada, held a press conference to announce the end of the universal mask mandate in... more
As always, Macau is shrouded in mystery
Casino stocks traded on the Hong Kong exchange have been on a roller coaster in the last couple of weeks. They had been trending down since... more
Adams Analysis: A heightened need for responsibility
Publisher’s note: The Adams Analysis is a quarterly, premium-subscriber only analysis of gaming news and trends by Ken Adams. Due to... more
The last vestiges of the 1970s’ casino industry leaving Reno
Several articles have appeared in the Reno Gazette Journal this month. One reported that the Bonanza Inn is for sale and will likely be... more
A dilemma in Iowa
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is considering granting an additional casino license proposed for Cedar Rapids. Opening the door to... more
Harry Reid was one of us
Harry Reid died just days before the end of 2021 and just days after the airport in Las Vegas, McCarran International, become Harry Reid... more
Amazon and Netflix clones find a home in gaming
It is no secret to anyone paying attention to the gaming industry in the United States that 2021 is a record year. Every jurisdiction has... more
