Writer: Ken Adams
Steve Wynn, a Baby Panda and a Five-Year Plan
Trying to weave one’s way through the convoluted maze in Macau is not easy – so work with me on this one as we wander into three... more
Glenn Straub: A Man with an Imagination, But No License
Glenn Straub has become the man about town in Atlantic City, in part because he owns the tallest hotel in town and in part because he has... more
Pat Iacometti, A Practitioner of the Ancient Art of Keno
The Reno Gazette-Journal published the obituary of Patrick Iacometti recently. The obituary was brief, 120 words. It summed up Pat’s... more
The Casino Math of the 21st Century; When You Gain One, You Lose One
The expansion of legalized gambling in the United States has been dramatic. Eighty years ago, when Nevada legalized casino gaming, it was... more
If You Can’t Trust Phil, Who Can You Trust?
Two events occurred lately that should make gaming executives nervous. The first event has only an indirect connection to gaming,... more
What Keeps Steve up at Night?
These are trying times. A large segment of the population is very anxious about its economic future. The economy is recovering, but the... more
Pennsylvania and the Very High Cost of Regulation
The regulation of casinos is labor intensive and expensive. Each state has its own standards and needs a full staff to conduct license... more
Corruption Just Became More Expensive
In the nearly two years since the anti-corruption campaign started, the casino industry in Macau has changed dramatically. The seemingly... more
Ridgecrest is in a Battle for Its Soul with an Indian Casino
Would a casino in a small desert town in California offend God? Some appear to think it would. At a public meeting on the casino... more
Fantasy Sports Visits Washington; But It Will Not Stay
In May, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade will hold hearings on fantasy sports. The topic... more
