Writer: Ken Adams
Pete Rose is dead, but his career lives on in the record books
Peter Edward Rose died this week at 83. He was one of baseball’s all-time great and most controversial players. Rose’s baseball career... more
A Tin Lizzie’s lesson in planning a new casino
The Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort in Deadwood, South Dakota, is touting sports betting as a revenue driver. The Tin Lizzie has 220 slot machines... more
The battle over smoking in casinos: Not over, but end in sight
There is an ongoing battle in the casino industry over smoking. There are several organizations attempting to get smoking banned in casinos... more
The SAFE Bet Act, a clear and present danger
It has been four and half years since the Supreme Court overturned the 1992 Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act. The case in... more
A bipartisan idea with challenges
The world of politics is very contentious these days, especially in the heat of a presidential campaign season. However, in a rare case,... more
In defense of a bad idea
On August 1, DraftKings announced that it was going to impose a surcharge of 3.2 percent on winnings in states that charge more than 20... more
The question of skill or gambling in the 21st century
Last week in Pennsylvania, 12 casinos joined in a lawsuit. The suit seeks relief from the tax burden imposed on operators of slot machines.... more
A Catfish Bend gaming economy
If anyone asks, Catfish Bend Casino in Iowa does not want any new competition. It has enough without it. But a new casino in Cedar Rapids... more
A frightening thing happened on the way to the Forum
On Friday, July 19, the world woke up to news that computers in many industries, government agencies, and media outlets were out. The... more
Chicago the new flagship for Bally’s
Bally’s on Friday announced the funding for its permanent casino in Chicago. The billion-dollar resort is set to open in September 2026.... more
