Writer: Ken Adams
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 of... 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 person. ... more
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 shelter... 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 governor. ... 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

