Writer: Ken Adams
Looking for a Break from a Stressful World, Steve Wynn Doubles Down in Las Vegas
No one in the gaming industry is as entertaining as Steve Wynn. He may fly below the radar for short periods of time, but then he bursts... more
Good Public Policy versus Bad Public Policy
Nebraska is the latest state to discuss the expansion of gaming. It is in the process of establishing a renewed public policy regarding... more
Messages Coded in Communist Party Chinese – a Secret Language
Not much has changed in Macau, not in a year or even two years. The only difference I see reading the region’s English language media is... more
What Did You Just Say, Mr. Mayor?
Breaking news: Don Guardian, the mayor of Atlantic City, has spotted the enemy and they are us. The good mayor is warning anyone who will... more
Leaping into a Virtual Year
Atlantic City received some great news in March; revenues from the casinos in the boardwalk city were up 14.7% in February. A leap year... more
UNLV Assumes the Mantle of Bill Eadington
Great news! UNLV is opening a center to study gaming regulation. The subject is a very personal one for me. When I was promoted to the... more
The Nugget of John Ascuaga: A Sad Ending to a Noble Career
When Michonne Ascuaga resigned from the Nevada Gaming Commission, it was a sad event for Nevada and for the Ascuaga family. She is part of... more
A New Kind of War Coming to the Middle East
The world is a serious place, too serious most of the time and the Middle East is one of least funny places. War and violent political... more
There are Hidden Troubles to be Faced
You might ask, as some have, why do I write so much about Macau? There are several reasons. Macau, even in decline, produces two or three... more
Some Thoughts on Joe, Peyton, Cam and Trauma
Few events capture the nation’s attention quite as much as the annual Super Bowl. This year, over 111 million people watched at least part... more
