Writer: Ken Adams
East is East, West is West, and never the twain shall meet
In the latest round of DraftKings and FanDuel going rogue, both resigned from the American Gaming Association (AGA). A few days earlier,... more
From Tunica to Norfolk, Boyd’s dance of adaptation
Boyd Gaming was in the news this week, twice. In one instance, Boyd opened a new property in Norfolk, Virginia. The Interim Gambling Hall,... more
Crooks in the Game Part II, or An Imagination Gone Wild
On November 4, when New Yorkers were flocking to the polls to choose a new mayor, a former college assistant volleyball coach received a... more
Crooks in the game, a threat of epic proportions
Just as the National Basketball Association was launching its 2025-2026 season, something untoward happened. Several high-profile NBA... more
‘Las Vegas is dying’ is a 21st-century positive feedback loop
It is a story seemingly with no end: “As Vegas Dies,” “Is Sin City Dead?,” “Las Vegas hits a wall,” “Las Vegas Strip resort venue files for... more
MGM walks off the stage, leaving a stunned audience
Shocking news! MGM Resorts International is dropping its bid for a full casino license near New York City. MGM already operates a racino in... more
Harrah’s Club reborn and reimagined as a bit of mint
Sometime this fall, The Mint Bar is slated to open. The site was once home to the Reno National Bank, which opened in 1915, and later... more
A New York state of mind
September is a time of change. The season is transitioning from summer to fall. Daylight is fading faster than a baseball team from San... more
Mixed signals: Changing preferences or a recession?
Are we in a recession? It is not easy to say. Some signs point to a recession and others not. The Fed lowered the interest rate, which is... more
In the Land of Lincoln, gambling is big business
Sometimes a story triggers a moment of insight, a glimpse into the future. That happened to me this week when Illinois reported casino... more
