Writer: Ken Adams
Casino Industry Pioneer Clifford Perlman Dies at 90
The first generation of gaming industry pioneers built a platform on which today’s leaders have been able to erect the magnificent... more
The New Filipino President Is Taking his Country and Gaming in Hand
Rodrigo Duterte was sworn in as president of the Philippines on June 30th and he hit the ground running. In his first few days, Duterte... more
Voters in New Jersey are Facing a Tough Choice
The nation is heading into the final phase of the campaign season. Everything up to this point has been child’s play compared to what... more
Steve Says He and His Palace Are Ready
At what seemed like the last moment, Wynn Palace finally received its table game allotment. It was given permission for 100 new-to-market... more
Is MGM Becoming Grand Again?
MGM International Resorts has a storied history; founded by Kirk Kerkorian and called MGM Grand; it was the largest hotel casino in Las... more
Fantasy Giants Might Have Gambled Their Future on a Single Season
It is amazing how much change can occur in just twelve months. Last year before the beginning of the 2015 National Football League... more
What do Pennsylvania and Macau Have in Common?
Pennsylvania and Macau, not a pair that crops up in everyday conversation; both have casinos, but Sheldon Adelson is probably the only... more
Expecting Too Much: A Recipe for Disappointment and Failure
Much of the gaming expansion legislation passed in the last eighty years was driven by a need for tax revenues, employment and economic... more
The Massachusetts Lottery Wants to Play the Expansion Game
Lotteries have been in the news a lot lately. First a lucky winner hit Mega Millions for $540 million after thirty-five consecutive... more
Fight for Survival and Revival on the Famous Boardwalk
It was the Fourth of July weekend, fireworks sparked overhead and reflected off the ocean’s waters. It should have been a very good... more
