Writer: Ken Adams
How Much Are a Casino’s Customers Worth?
Caesars is said to have a database of over 35 million people. That database is the result of years of mergers, acquisitions and aggressive... more
The Son of Kerry Packer Makes a Very Large Wager in Las Vegas
Kerry Francis Bullmore Packer was the richest man in Australia when he died. His family made its money in publishing and broadcasting.... more
What Was The Gaming Revenue In Colorado And Mississippi In July?
That used to be an easy question to answer, not just for those two states, but for any state with casinos. However, it is getting more... more
Is Atlantic City a Failed Experiment?
In a recent conversation with Jeff Compton, he asked if I thought Atlantic City was a failure. It is not an uncommon question. If you... more
Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian is a Leader in a Time of Need
It has always been natural for me to compare Atlantic City and Reno. Maybe that’s because like most people in the casino industry in Reno,... more
Revel Is a Monument of Broken Dreams
It is official. Revel is closing September 10th. The Revel operating company says that even if a buyer is found, the property will still... more
Reno’s Kings Inn Sells after 35 Years of Being Deserted and Abandoned
Forty years ago, Reno was in the midst of a casino boom. Within a few years, the MGM Grand opened along with the Comstock Hotel, Riverboat,... more
The Donald and the Dame
Donald Trump has always been great at grabbing headlines. Wherever he goes he creates a flurry of media excitement and wherever he goes he... more
Adjusting to New Market Realities
On June 1st, Harrah’s Casino Tunica closed its doors for good. Harrah’s shocked the Mississippi Gaming Commission and many others with the... more
Millions of People Go To Las Vegas Every Year Because It Has So Much More
A small and relatively insignificant news item caught my eye recently. In the report, the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana... more
