Writer: Ken Adams
Mourning the Passing of Keno and Keno Men
Casino gaming is a mature industry, long past its youth. The last members of its pioneering generation are disappearing all too quickly. In... more
Getting a Casino License has Become a Tricky Business
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has found MGM suitable to operate a casino in Springfield. The chairman of the commission, Stephen... more
Change is a Necessary Fact of Life on the Las Vegas Strip
It is an old cliché that change is the only constant and that is definitely true in business. Fads come and go; customers’ ages, interests,... more
Shifting Momentum for Online Gambling
Legalizing online gaming is one of the major issues of the gaming industry. Over the last few years there have been wide swings in the... more
In Troubling Times, Casinos Are Looking For A Little Relief
There has not been much good news for the casino industry lately and sometimes even the good news is not really good. For example, two... more
The Circus Has Returned to Massachusetts
A week or two ago, it seemed as if Massachusetts had settled down and the casino licensing process was becoming something close to normal.... more
Is Blackjack an Endangered Species?
Blackjack, as a casino game, is an endangered species to my way of thinking. Not everyone will agree with me, but they will agree that... more
Before and After Cell Phones: A Generational Disconnect Forcing Change
Everything is constantly changing. Business, like all aspects of society, is dynamic and in a constant state of flux. The problem is not to... more
What Is A Casino To Do When The Gamblers Stop Coming?
In every gaming jurisdiction experiencing a long-term decline in revenues, casinos are being forced to cut expenses and restructure. The... more
If The Recession Is Over, Where Are The Gamblers?
By now, everyone has read the stories of gaming communities struggling under the weight of the Great Recession and increased... more
