Writer: Ken Adams
Betting on a new Caesar
Betting is in fashion these days. There are frequent wagering opportunities that rarely existed before. You can bet on death, war, sporting... more
The future and predicting the market
In the ongoing saga of the prediction/futures markets, Kalshi is suing the governor and attorney general of Utah. Kalshi seeks to stop Utah... more
Sandoval and Burnett to the rescue at Resorts World
Brian Sandoval, Chairman of the board of Resorts World, told the Nevada Gaming Control Board that Resorts World had put its... more
The gaming landscape is shifting and ringing a bell
The gaming landscape is changing. The governor of Arizona wants to raise the tax on sports betting to 45 percent. She is one of several... more
Las Vegas Sands takes a beating in the market
The fourth-quarter earnings season is beginning. The Wall Street analysts made weak-to-dismal forecasts for the gaming industry. One... more
A showman with no grass growing beneath his feet
On January 22, KSNV-TV announced a new marketing program in downtown Las Vegas. Three casinos, Circa, The D, and Golden Gate, were going to... more
Pulling back the veil in New Jersey
On January 16, the New Jersey Department of Gaming Enforcement reported the state’s gaming revenue for December and the full year... more
What happened to the good old days?
Sitting around the campfire late into the night and telling stories is a distinctly human characteristic. We may have had speech before we... more
At the speed of business
The new chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board has a background in gaming. Mike Dreitzer is an attorney and a former deputy attorney... more
Prediction markets, remote gambling, New York City, and more: 2025 in review
At the end of every year, journalists and other commentators make lists of the top stories of the year. The stories are told from the... more
