Writer: Ken Adams
Wynn and Adelson: Trying to Please in Macau
It is earnings season; in the next few weeks all of the major gaming companies will reveal their 4th quarter results. The first to do so... more
Reno and the Flood That Swept Away an Era
Just one week into 2017 and Reno was on flood alert. On January 8th the Truckee River reached 14.7 feet and in some areas overflowed its... more
Baccarat and New Year’s Eve on the Strip
Globally, the New Year is rung in with giant parties and fireworks displays. The grandest of those pyrotechnic extravaganzas are broadcast... more
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” and... 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
