Writer: Nick Sortal
From pizza job to Hard Rock empire, James F. Allen has delivered
More than four decades ago, long before he guided a Native American tribe to annual revenues of more than $2 billion, James F. Allen held a... more
What casino tax is right for your state?
Sure, casinos are worried about revenues, but the entities they need approval from in order to operate — state governments – also... more
Former Isle CEO leads initiative to mentor, educate women in gaming industry
Casino operators generally understand the value of gender diversity, says Virginia McDowell, the former CEO of the Isle of Capri Casinos,... more
How has Florida governor botched gambling? Let us count the ways …
A pro-business Republican, one not beholden to the religious faction of the party, gets elected governor. Before he even warms the desk... more
Sexual Harassment in Poker: Jaclynn Moskow Allegations Against Nolan Dalla and His Response
Moskow, a 31-year-old doctor from South Florida who began playing big-money poker in 2013, noted that her emailed invitation from the... more
Genting’s Resorts World completes Bimini hotel, but challenges remain
The hotel is complete and the casino doors are open at Resorts World Bimini, in the Bahamas. The next challenge is transportation. On... more
Five key words in the battle over daily fantasy sports
Player selection is the basis for fantasy sports. Choosing the right batter to go against a struggling pitcher can produce a big win. So... more
WSOP makes tweaks, upgrades to create high expectations for 49 days of poker
To be sure, the main event of the World Series of Poker is mesmerizing, with storylines of unknowns taking a shot at fame and established... more
Genting in Miami: Don’t count them out yet
The Florida legislature has snubbed Genting’s attempt at a casino in Miami, and the company has been unable to mount a winnable... more
Seminoles’ CEO James Allen deposition: 144 pages (one redacted) of moderately interesting stuff
My redacted version of a deposition Seminole Gaming CEO James Allen gave to the state hit my Inbox at 6:48 p.m. Friday, and I just now... more
