Writer: Ken Adams
A Tale of Two States and Two Lines of Thought
In Chicago, Illinois on April 16th, the state gaming commission held a hearing on two proposed casino expansion bills. One would allow for... more
Fluttering in the British Isles
Gambling in England is not like it is in the United States. American gaming is governed by individual states and not by federal regulation,... more
The Casino Industry’s Worst Nightmare – the Feds
Over the course of my career, I have watched the casino industry fight and lose more than one battle with the federal government. The first... more
Massachusetts: Ensuring the Nation’s “Best” and Most Rigorous Regulations
Massachusetts came late to the gambling game. Actually, Massachusetts is not quite there yet; it is still in the process of getting into... more
Making Up a Story Helps Make Sense of The Confusion
It is never easy to understand a complicated issue and the gaming industry in the 21st century has certainly become complicated and... more
Indian Gaming: A Tale of Treaties and Time
Indian gaming is twenty-six years old and for all of that time, its existence has been contentious. That is not surprising as the entire... more
The Lion’s Share: A Grand Ghost Goes Extinct
In 1994, one evening and late into the night during the annual gaming show, I was walking the floor of the MGM Grand. I was tired and... more
Steve Wynn or Mohegan Sun in Massachusetts?
On February 25th, voters in Revere approved Mohegan Sun’s plan to build a $1.3 billion resort at Suffolk Downs. Voter approval is one of... more
Is the Internet Ready for Casino Gambling?
The internet gambling story gets more interesting by the day. For the last few years, internet gambling has been mostly a side story. It... more
Atlantic City Finally Got Some Good News
It has been a really cold winter this year and the weather is affecting gaming revenues all over the country. Pennsylvania, Ohio,... more
