Writer: Ken Adams
Crooks in the game, a threat of epic proportions
Just as the National Basketball Association was launching its 2025-2026 season, something untoward happened. Several high-profile NBA... more
‘Las Vegas is dying’ is a 21st-century positive feedback loop
It is a story seemingly with no end: “As Vegas Dies,” “Is Sin City Dead?,” “Las Vegas hits a wall,” “Las Vegas Strip resort venue files for... more
MGM walks off the stage, leaving a stunned audience
Shocking news! MGM Resorts International is dropping its bid for a full casino license near New York City. MGM already operates a racino in... more
Harrah’s Club reborn and reimagined as a bit of mint
Sometime this fall, The Mint Bar is slated to open. The site was once home to the Reno National Bank, which opened in 1915, and later... more
A New York state of mind
September is a time of change. The season is transitioning from summer to fall. Daylight is fading faster than a baseball team from San... more
Mixed signals: Changing preferences or a recession?
Are we in a recession? It is not easy to say. Some signs point to a recession and others not. The Fed lowered the interest rate, which is... more
In the Land of Lincoln, gambling is big business
Sometimes a story triggers a moment of insight, a glimpse into the future. That happened to me this week when Illinois reported casino... more
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
