Writer: Ken Adams
MGM Makes a Grand Statement with National Harbor
The most important casino opening of 2016 took place in National Harbor, Maryland late on the evening of December 8th. The $1.4 billion MGM... more
No Jeff, It Is Not Breaking News
Breaking news is an important topic around the campfire at CDC. We do our best to keep gaming industry insiders up-to-date on events and... more
Steve Wynn in Uncharted Territory
Steve Wynn is in unfamiliar territory; his Wynn Palace Macau is not an instant success.* Steve has a reputation for “getting it right”... more
Chris Christie and Atlantic City: a Tale of Woe
In politics timing is as important as location is in real estate and business. If a politician catches a wave he/she might ride it all the... more
The Day after and I Have Loser’s Remorse
The results of the presidential election came as a shock to many people, including me. It was startling, not because it could not be... more
Damn the Torpedoes! Full Speed Ahead!
A battle royal erupted in Las Vegas this year. Torpedoes have been launched from all sides and the ship of football seems to be in grave... more
Off With Their Heads or At Least Whack Them About
In a very embarrassing moment for Crown Resorts, eighteen of its employees were arrested for industriously rounding up high-rolling... more
The Eighth Wonder of the World Leaves a Hole in AC
The Trump Taj Mahal Hotel & Casino turned out its lights on October 10th sending the casino industry in Atlantic City into another... more
A Tidal Wave of Slot Machines Hits Illinois
A tidal wave of slot machines called VLTs has hit the towns and casinos of Illinois. None of the casinos have been sunk yet, but they are... more
Is there a Communist Takeover Plot in Macau?
The government of Communist China and its surrogate in Macau may be laying the ground work to take the licenses of foreign-owned casinos... more
