Writer: Ken Adams
Filling the shoes Bill Harrah wore
The unthinkable is happening: Harrah’s, a Reno icon and the heart of the downtown casino core, will close. Caesars Entertainment and VICI... more
The year’s end – a glance back and a peek forward
December marks the end of the year, and every December, people are inspired to draw up lists of the most important events of the passing... more
Looking to Xi’s New Macau
The citizens of Hong Kong have been protesting for six months. They are objecting to a law that would give China more extradition powers... more
Cyber Bowl Sunday and dialing in your bet
It’s becoming increasing evident how significant online and mobile gambling is becoming in the gaming industry. Atlantic City is the... more
Ameristar is waiting and watching, like Wynn
In my piece from November 15, Maddox and Wynn Resorts Know When to Hold’Em, I opined that Wynn Resorts was waiting for Las Vegas to... more
When is an Indian casino an Indian casino?
Indian gaming is not easy to define these days, now that tribes are beginning to move into traditional commercial casino gaming. The... more
Maddox and Wynn Resorts know when to hold ‘em
The Las Vegas Strip is among the most dynamic business districts in the world. On the Strip, nothing stands still for long; there, change... more
Reno has an evolving identity, and a changing narrative
Reno has always been a city that was conflicted about its identity. Lately in the local press there have been columns and articles, each... more
A dangerous idea married to dangerous technology
Forbes recently published an article on Facebook about its potential legal action against a relatively unknown company, The Spinner. ... more
Danville and Its Dream
The expansion of casino gaming in Illinois is progressing at a measured pace. Chicago is still waiting for new legislation that reduces... more
