Writer: Ken Adams
Win, profit and a front-man: Finding the correct words
The casino industry gets its fair share of media coverage. At times, the coverage is very good and factually correct. The newspapers in... more
Wynn and MGM: Life in a Glass House
The biggest news in the gaming world for five days in May was the sale of Wynn Resorts’ Encore Boston Harbor to MGM Resorts International. ... more
A Derby to end all Derbies
The May 4th Kentucky Derby was first of three horse races that constitute the Triple Crown. It was squeezed into a very busy weekend that... more
What is a gaming regulator’s job?
Gambling regulators in Louisiana, New Jersey and Massachusetts have some big issues on their plates and no one is quite sure what to... more
A tale of Tunica’s decline
The Resorts Casino in Tunica, Mississippi is scheduled to close on June 30th. It will be the third casino to close in Tunica since 2014. ... more
What is going on in Macau these days?
In March, casino revenue in Macau fell 0.4 percent to $3.2 billion; in February revenue was up 4.4 percent and in January down 5 percent.... more
Caesars is for sale: Let the buyer beware
Oh, once mighty Caesar, what has befallen thee? Caesars Entertainment, once the strongest of casino companies appears to be nearing its... more
Gambling on sports: The flood gates are open
The national gaming narrative is being kidnapped by the legalization of sports gambling. It has been less than a year since the Supreme... more
Will Las Vegas Sands and Wynn Resorts survive the end of the Adelson-Wynn era?
The future of sports teams after creative geniuses and super stars leave is a frequent topic of discussion. The same kind of discussion... more
Macau Dances the Chinese Tango
Gaming revenues in Macau have stagnated lately. It is difficult to put a finger on the exact cause partly because the city is a mixture of... more
