Writer: Ken Adams
Macau, Hong Kong and the Chinese Dance of Time
Macau and Hong Kong have much in common. Both are former colonies that have been reclaimed by China. In 1997, Hong Kong left the... more
Piggly Wiggly and Daisy Usher in a New Era
Make no mistake about it, Illinois is a gambling state. In the Land of Lincoln, there are ten casinos, five horse race tracks, a $3... more
Fantasy Sports Catches a Wave
In the waning days of June, Delaware, New Jersey and Maine passed fantasy sports legislation and Indiana approved regulations. Those... more
Cheating Slots in the 21st Century
At a meeting recently, an associate asked me about a slot scam that had taken place in 2014. The case was reported by Wired Magazine in... more
Every Casino’s Nightmare is Here!
Our worst nightmare has happened; a casino in the Philippines was the target of an armed attacker. In a world dominated by real and... more
A Not So Grand Bargain
The Illinois legislature is attempting to devise a compromise budget bargain that will satisfying both political parties and the... more
Up, Up and Away – Maybe
The revenue crisis in Macau seems to have ended. Gaming revenues have been rising for nine months after plunging for twenty-six months. ... more
A City and an Industry in Transition
The casino industry has changed dramatically since the 1980’s when I worked at the Comstock Hotel and Casino. In those days, Reno... more
A Battle Begins in Earnest in Oregon and Washington
On Monday, April 24th, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s casino opened. Impatient crowds chanted Open! Open! Open! during the formal ribbon... more
An Update on the Current Status of Gaming Expansion Legislation
With one quarter of 2017 in the books, it is a good time to look at the state of gaming expansion in the country. As of the middle of... more
