Writer: Ken Adams
A tale of revenue and foot traffic on opposite sides of the Pacific
Sands China announced a major milestone in Macau recently. According to the announcement, Sands has welcomed 1.1 billion guests to its... more
Pray tell what ails the famous Las Vegas Strip?
London’s Daily Mail is at it again, scorching Las Vegas twice this month. On August 12, the Daily Mail gave its readers a taste of... more
Building to fit the market is a skill, not a slam dunk
Sometimes stories in the Adams Daily align to form a narrative. While the stories themselves may be totally different, something,... more
A long game on the Strip
“Casino in dying Las Vegas dumps human dealers” is a recent headline from the UK’s Daily Mail. Las Vegas is a virtual headline... more
Dragging Main and listening to old-time rock and roll in Reno
It is August and in Reno that means Hot August Nights (HAN). Reno’s annual car and music event began August 1 and runs through August 10... more
Winchell, Runyon and high casino drama in the Big Apple
The ripest, richest casino prize in the United States is about to be awarded. New York is poised to grant up to three casino licenses for... more
No one wants to play with Big Jule’s dice
On July 14, media outlets reported the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas had thrown a wild card into Sin City with a suite dedicated to the... more
One Big Beautiful impossible challenge
The 119th Congress passed a gigantic tax and spending bill that was signed by the president on July 4. It was lovingly titled One Big... more
Japan, North Korea, and Thailand: threads dangling in time
On the northeast coast of North Korea, a new resort is opening on Tuesday, July 1. Wonsan-Kalma has hotels, shopping centers, restaurants,... more
Play Ball! Las Vegas is ready to throw out the first pitch
Las Vegas is adding one more reason for people to visit: a baseball team. As if the city needed another reason. Las Vegas already gets 40... more
