Writer: Ken Adams
The Times Are Getting Tougher – A Macau Update
Macau generates more gaming revenue than any jurisdiction in the world. Because of its revenue, everything related to gaming that happens... more
Gambling Is Probably Part of Our DNA
Did you see the news article about a casino in Utah? Yep, there was a casino in Utah, but it was a long time ago before Joseph Smith or any... more
The US Gambling Market is Saturated, yet the Casinos Keep on Coming
The word “saturated” is commonly applied to the casino industry these days. It is more than a word; it is a reality. A few years ago, the... more
John Romero: The Man Who Invented Table Game Tournaments
The casino industry has some stars and big names; people who helped shape and drive the industry. John Romero might not be on that list for... more
It Is Not Christie’s Fault the Lottery is Failing to Meet Expectations
The New Jersey lottery is not producing what the state put in its budget. Nor is it producing what Northstar and the governor promised when... more
It’s Official: The Chinese Gaming License Review is Underway
Very few people in this country pay any attention to Macau. It is too far away and too alien to us to be very interesting. However, for me,... more
The Tesla Effect: Reno Finds a New Economic Driver
Since the end of the Second World War, the casino industry has been the driver of Reno’s economy. But not anymore; now an electric car is... more
Mohegan Sun Goes to Korea
Casinos everywhere are being attacked on every side by newer, bigger and more expensive competitors located closer to the customers. Small... more
Is Diversification A Good Idea?
Diversification is being touted by analysts and financial institutions as the long-term solution to gaming’s problems. It might be or it... more
Hunting Tigers and Flies in a Happy Macau
China and Macau can be a mystery to outsiders. The rules are sometimes vague and subject to change without much notice. The reasoning... more
