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Wheel Of Fortune Slots Changed View Of Casinos

How Wheel Of Fortune Slots, IGT Were Game-Changers For Gambling In America

Slot machines based on “Wheel of Fortune” turned casino visits from something shady into a broadly acceptable entertainment option.

Posted on: June 8, 2023 | | Steve Friess

Steve Friess State of Play It's Time To End Smoking In Casinos

Steve Friess: Scheduled Discussion On Casino Smoking Sparks Hope Gambling Industry Will Finally Ban It

Smoking in public is not about personal freedom. It is about violating other people’s personal freedom. Casinos need to stop allowing it.

Posted on: August 3, 2023 | | Steve Friess

Steve Friess State of Play Legalizing More Online Casino Will Take Time

Steve Friess: Unless Economy Tanks, There Will Be Lengthy Wait For More Online Casino

Once sports betting sinks in and becomes an ordinary, acceptable pastime, opposition to online casino will begin to wane.

Posted on: July 4, 2023 | | Steve Friess

Steve Friess State Of Play The Fontainebleau Rises

Steve Friess: My Mind Is Blown As Fontainebleau Las Vegas Nears Completion

Las Vegas has been on a roll. The realization of the long-damned Fontainebleau is the latest proof. It's really scheduled to open Dec. 13.

Posted on: September 26, 2023 | | Steve Friess

WSOP Card-Marking Controversy

Steve Friess: In WSOP’s Card-Marking Controversy, Autism Must Speak Louder

Poker pro Martin Kabrhel owes a more expansive explanation. He brought up how his autism affects his behavior and needs to talk more about it.

Posted on: July 6, 2023 | | Steve Friess

Steve Friess State Of Play Casino Labor Movement

Steve Friess: Casino Industry Must Heed Warnings Of Other Labor Strikes In Negotiations

The bottom line is that workers have control and will use it. They made important concessions in times of crisis and deserve a fair share.

Posted on: October 10, 2023 | | Steve Friess

Doyle Brunson Godfather of Poker Appreciation

Doyle Brunson Appreciation: I Once Won $100 Off The Late Poker Legend

The interview with the late poker legend Doyle Brunson was one of the reporter's favorite moments. Why? It was a candid, vintage Brunson.

Posted on: May 16, 2023 | | Steve Friess

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