Writer: Ken Adams
Watching and waiting: Summer 2024 begins now
The summer tourist season officially begins with Memorial Day weekend. AAA has predicted the busiest holiday in 20 years. Forty-four... more
A mirage created by the desert sun that lasted 35 years
The famous Mirage, created by Steve Wynn, is nearing the end of its life. MGM purchased the Mirage from Wynn in 2000. The property was... more
Bet on it: Igaming is the future of gaming
The gaming industry is on a very long upward spiral. Gross gaming revenue reached almost $68 billion in 2023, more than $20 billion more... more
Riding a camel to the casino
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt are building, trying to reengineer and diversify their economies. Part of the reason is... more
Atlantic City: Making a silk purse
Atlantic City is facing its biggest threat in decades: New York City. At the East Coast Gaming Congress in Atlantic City last week,... more
Caitlin Clark: A star on the horizon for women’s sports and sports betting
Sports betting is not only exploding, but also penetrating previously unknown territory. Thirty-eight states have legalized sports... more
Opening Day: A new season and a dark shadow
Baseball season is here. Opening day was Thursday, except for those two games in Korea that really don’t count. The Los Angeles Dodgers... more
Not Kerkorian’s MGM, but grand just the same
MGM Resorts International had a pretty good year in 2023. The company generated $16 billion in revenue, up 23 percent from the previous... more
It was all smooth sailing, then bang! COVID happened
Four years ago on March 17, the governor of Nevada at the time, Steve Sisolak, ordered all casinos in the state, as well as restaurants,... more
January a winter with two tales
Nationally, the gross gaming revenues (GGR) in January were up 4.5 percent to $5.7 billion. It was the smallest increase in the... more
