Writer: Ken Adams
How a Founder’s Ball Became the Foundation of a Big Dance
On October 23rd an article in the Becker Hospital Review reported on a casino-themed, charity fund raiser called the Founder’s Ball held in... more
The New Strip on the Atlantic Coast
There are 38 casinos located in seven states between Boston and Washington, D. C. The long line of casinos might easily be called a strip,... more
The Rio Rumor: True or False?
There are rumors floating around Las Vegas that the Rio is for sale. One rumor says there are several suitors and the property is already... more
Sports, Media and Gambling Have a Common Cause
In May, the United States Supreme Court ruled against a federal law banning sports betting. With that ruling New Jersey, Mississippi,... more
Is Atlantic City a Phoenix Rising from the Ashes?
Atlantic City Casinos See Revenue Soar in July: That was the headline from the Press of Atlantic City on August 15th. It screamed out a... more
Dancing the Wall Street Tango
Wall Street can be a ruthless taskmaster. Public companies hold earnings calls each quarter to discuss and explain the company’s revenues,... more
The Right Man for the Job
Phil Satre has a new job; he is the chairman designate of Wynn Resorts. Satre has a long and storied career in gaming. After law school,... more
Here a Pokie, There a Pokie, Everywhere a Pokie-Pokie
In Australia slot machines are called Pokies. The name is derived from poker machines, although the name predates gaming machines that... more
The Latest Skirmish in the Tuscarora War
On Monday, July 23, 2018 officers of the Robeson County Sheriff’s office, Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives,... more
The Robot Invasion Takes another Beach
Vdara Hotel & Spa is a 1,495 all-suite hotel within the $8.5 billion CityCenter complex in Las Vegas. It opened in 2009, intent on... more
