Writer: Ken Adams
Retraction: COMMENTARY: Even Sol Kerzner is not Immune to the Nigerian Tricksters
Publisher’s Note: This morning we received the following from Ian Douglas, Executive Officer, SK Hospitality (who works for Mr. Sol... more
The Democratization of Gambling
It is no secret to anyone that gambling is in the midst of a dynamic expansion phase in the United States. In the last few years,... more
Fixing the Match Down Under
The first of the major tennis tournaments of 2016 is underway down under. At the 105th edition of the Australian Open, the world’s best... more
The Billion Dollar Prize – a Carny’s Dream
The Powerball jackpot has passed out of our atmosphere into the stratosphere – the realm of billion dollar prizes. “Step right up Ladies... more
A Tale of Two Gambling Cities – Las Vegas and Macau
In the waning days of 2015, Chinese police announced the arrest and confession of a corrupt official who had accepted $30 million in... more
The Great Recession Gives Way to the Great Expansion
By all accounts, the recession has passed and state by state the gaming industry should be in recovery. But that is not the case because... more
Most important gaming stories of 2015 – in my opinion
The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same I had almost finished the list of the stories I thought were the most important of... more
Chinese Buffet Goes to Jail without Passing Go
The situation for casinos in Macau has not improved; gaming revenue in November fell 32.3 percent to $2.1 billion. Studio City opened... more
Steve is Breaking New Ground Again – Encore Player’s Club
Steve Wynn has been a trendsetter and visionary for at least 25 years. One could argue that he has been setting trends in gaming since he... more
Caesars and the World Series of Poker
From the first day of the final round, the winner of the 46th WSOP seemed certain. Joe McKeehen had what most observers called an... more
