Writer: Ken Adams
The state bird has returned
A growth spurt is taking place in Las Vegas and the timing is strange. The sudden burst of casino development is typical after a long... more
Gaming is a seasonal industry, sports betting even more so
Gaming is a seasonal industry. Winter and summer have slower revenue months than spring and autumn. Many extenuating circumstances, such as... more
Slot machines and bottles of wine side by side on the shelf
During the recent AGS GameOn Summit, Nick Hogan of ReelMetrics compared slot floors to shelf space in a supermarket. Hogan suggested that... more
When Sam McMullen said he wanted to spend more time with his family, he meant it
Sam McMullen wanted to spend more time with his family, so he did. Sam McMullen died on May 30 in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Review-Journal... more
Blackstone buys more than the buildings in Australia
Gaming regulation in Australia is going through a period of change. Under pressure from the investigations into Crown Resorts, regulatory... more
Tribal sovereignty and the battle for Oklahoma
In 1987, the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians in litigation against the state of... more
Old wives’ tales and ancient myths
DraftKings announced its first-quarter results on May 6. CEO Jason Robins forecasted over $2 billion in revenue for the year. Revenue for... more
Sports Town USA: Welcome to the home of the Las Vegas Desert Dogs
Las Vegas has a new sports team, the Desert Dogs, an expansion team and the 15th team in the National Lacrosse League. It lists some... more
Could a mobster ghost live under Resorts World Las Vegas?
Resorts World Las Vegas opened in June 2021. It was the first resort on the Strip in over 10 years. The $4.3 billion resort was built on... more
After the pandemic, the guard is changing
The COVID pandemic was a watershed, a tipping point, or possibly even a black-swan event. It certainly was rare and unexpected and its... more
