Writer: Ken Adams
Jeffrey Compton, CDC Gaming, and the Adams Daily Report
Sometime in 2002, I received a phone call from Jeffrey Compton. I was in Cripple Creek, Colorado, at Johnny Nolon’s Casino. Jeff wanted... more
Big stories with a long shelf life
At the end of every year media outlets give the top stories of the year in every field and for every place. Those lists of biggest stories... more
Asabiyya, Assad, and hope for a New Middle East
Ibn Khaldun was an Arab philosopher, traveler, and historian. In his seminal work, Muqaddimah, Khaldun postulated that a unique common... more
A senatorial hearing with something for everyone
The United States Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on sports wagering on December 17, titled “America’s High-Stakes Bet on... more
Robbery or no robbery, Bally’s was not responsible
The casino industry dodged another bullet. Recently, a U.S. District Court judge ruled that Bally’s Twin River Casino in Rhode Island had... more
Tyson and Paul, a special event worthy of the name
On Friday November 15, Mike Tyson at age 58 returned to the ring to face Jake Paul, 31 years his junior. Because of his advanced years, the... more
A cautionary tale for Thailand
The success of casino gambling in Macau and Singapore has spurred envious attempts to replicate those successes. Macau and Singapore have... more
What will be with the new chief executive in Macau?
In October, Macau generated $2.6 billion in gaming revenue, a post-pandemic record. Not since 2019 has the gambling hub generated that... more
A tale of unprecedented individual action
Last week, the Birmingham Mail in the UK published a very disturbing story about loaning agencies refusing home loans to people who... more
Igaming is part of a vicious cycle of decline in Atlantic City
In September, New Jersey reported $558.3 million in gross game revenue. The revenue is derived from casinos, sports betting, igaming and... more
