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A New Paradigm
Mon, Feb 27, 2012
The opening of Revel in Atlantic City will spark new interest in the East Coast gaming market, but does the casino's new hiring practice mark a shift in employee relations?
Movies and Music
Fri, Jan 27, 2012
Is the casino industry as we know it, like movie theaters and old LPs, an antiquated model? How can casinos change with the changing times?
Old Song, New Verse
Fri, Dec 03, 2010
In the gaming industry, we are blessed to be led by a lot of smart people.
Bargain Bin?
Tue, Oct 05, 2010
Every time I talk to a casino executive, I hear the same thing. Times are tough. It’s difficult to even hold your head above the water. No improvement in sight.
Downsize or Right Size?
Mon, Aug 02, 2010
As I write this column, the House and the Senate in Massachusetts are grappling with different casino bills passed by each chamber.
Culture Wars
Tue, Jul 06, 2010
Every time I go to Macau, there’s something there that amazes me and it ends up skewing my view of Asian gaming once again.
The Strip Hangover
Mon, May 24, 2010
Since I rarely get to a movie theater (except to view the latest Disney flick with my kids), I still haven’t seen the movie The Hangover.
Bucking the Backlash
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
Someone who has been around gaming as long or longer than I have will always get my respect.
Guys in the Striped Shirts
Thu, Apr 01, 2010
They say that if you notice the umpire or referee at a sporting event doing his job, he’s not doing it very well.
Paradigm Shift
Tue, Feb 02, 2010
You can’t hear it. You probably couldn’t see it. But maybe you can feel it. I did. I could feel the paradigm when it shifted and I believe we all saw the impact.
Plain, Honest Folks
Tue, Dec 08, 2009
Those of us in the industry laugh when we read books or see movies with casino owners portrayed as sleazy criminals, connected to the mob, committing all kinds of heinous crimes while being protected by dirty politicians.
Opportunity Knocks
Wed, Nov 11, 2009
Bottom? Has anyone seen the bottom? So the experts tell us we’re bouncing along the bottom of the latest version of the recession.
Money for Nothing?
Tue, Oct 06, 2009
Over the summer, in connection with my story in this issue about Atlantic City, I had two separate interviews that made me think about why people and institutions invest in the gaming business
Mixed Media
Tue, Sep 08, 2009
There are so many anti-gaming “experts” out there, I believe I must try to balance out the shrill negative naysayers with a positive, progressive message.
Fight To The Start
Wed, Aug 05, 2009
The opening of the Singapore casinos has turned into something of a horse race.