Writer: Ken Adams
A New Mayor Proclaims A New Era In Atlantic City
While the voters in New Jersey selected a new governor, the citizens of Atlantic City selected a new mayor. Immediately after being... more
Losing the Paddle Wheel and the Captain
Riverboat gaming is undergoing change, evolving away from its beginning. Riverboat gambling states are revisiting the legislation and... more
Illinois VLTs Now Exceed Casinos in Taxes Generated
Illinois has just seen a changing of the guard; in fiscal year 2017 VLT tax revenue exceeded that of the state’s ten casinos for the... more
Global Gaming Gets Unique Coverage
The 2017 version of Global Gaming Expo, G2E ended on October 5, 2017. By all accounts it was a success, even in the face of the carnage at... more
The Pac Man Returneth
The 1980s popular icon, Pac Man is coming to Las Vegas. On display for the first time as a gambling device at G2E, Pac Man is bringing... more
Fall Is Here and G2E 2017 Is Just Around the Corner
For young people just starting out in gaming, eager to learn all they can about casinos and casino gaming and for experienced executives... more
Icahn poker was played and Carl just raked in the pot – again
Carl Icahn just sold the unfinished Fontainebleau Las Vegas for $600 million making a tidy profit of $450 million on the deal. The $2.6... more
We Need to Install Bollards Now!
Bollard is a 19th century word that is being re-purposed in the 21st century. The word used to refer to a short, thick post on the deck... more
Playing Chinese Croquet with the Red King
In its own way, doing business with China is like playing a game of croquet with the queen of hearts. The rules are not quite clear and... more
Remembering Wayne Williams: a Friend and Mentor
Wayne Williams was 89 years old when he died on August 2nd. He was a member of the Tulalip Tribes of Washington and a very good... more
