Writer: Ken Adams
Chicago Would Be a Plum Indeed
The opportunities for casino companies to expand into new jurisdictions are dwindling. With the recent expansion in New York, Massachusetts... more
Before There Was a Super Bowl, There Was Horse Racing
In the waning days before Super Bowl 49, when the media was at a frenzied pitch, the Northwest Indiana Times ran an article about changes... more
Christie: Turning AC Around and Running for President
Governor Christopher “Chris” Christie is not one to sit still and watch the grass grow. If he sees a problem, the governor jumps in with... more
The Embezzler Driven by Gambling – Myth or Reality?
The gaming industry is many things to many people. To the people who buy a lottery ticket, play a hand of poker, bet the ponies or go to a... more
What is Happening in Macau and Who Cares?
Gambling in Macau is the least popular topic that I ever discuss in a column. I have often wondered why no one wants to read about Macau as... more
The Most Important Gaming Stories of 2014 – in My Opinion
Every year, in every sport, business, industry and community, someone compiles a list of the most important events of the outgoing year.... more
Legalized Online Gambling: Is It a Fantasy or Reality?
Two years ago the Department of Justice decided that online gambling was not against federal law. In the opinion of the feds only sports... more
When Building the Casino – Think Canoe
Recently there was a short article from Eureka, California about the promotion of a tribal member to the position of general manager at the... more
Looking For the Problem in Problem Gambling
The time has come for the gaming industry to address gambling addiction. In the long-term there are no absolute solutions, just as there... more
Philadelphia – Is a New Casino a Good Idea?
The latest development in the ongoing wave of casino expansion in the Northeast took place in Pennsylvania on November 12th.. The... more
