I worked for Sheldon Adelson. I obviously knew of him but never met him. I admired his philanthropy but didn’t always agree with his politics. I enjoyed visiting his casinos and dining in some of his restaurants or attending conventions at his Sands Expo Center. With heavy heart we say goodbye to our Chairman, Founder […]
In their brief three-year history, the Golden Knights have developed a reputation for being fast skating and setting up each other with pretty passes and delivering highlight-reel goals. They’re trying to change that rep a little in Year Four and be more of a gritty, down-and-dirty offense. To that end, Wednesday’s training camp was dedicated […]
In a year that has been different to say the least, there has been one certainty when it comes to handicapping the NFL: Randy Madayag usually has a good opinion on the league’s outcome every week. The race and sports shift manager at the BetMGM sportsbook at The Mirage has been near or at the […]
Scrooge paid a visit to Maine just after Thanksgiving as Scarborough Downs closed its doors. The harness track south of Portland had been in business for 70 years and when the lights went out on Nov. 28, it meant for hundreds of people whose livelihoods depended on the track, their Christmas was going to be […]
Longevity can be a beautiful thing when it comes to carving out one’s career. It can also be challenging, especially when that career is in the casino industry. Lamarr Mitchell has worked at MGM Grand Resorts International since 2000. He has been the senior director of the property’s race and sports book since 2005. Suffice […]
When opportunity knocks, you open the door, even if you’re not quite sure what’s going to happen. Chris Robichaud took that leap of faith at his place of employment — The Brook Casino in Seabrook, New Hampshire. The 44-year-old from Windham, Mass., was content working at the casino’s manager for poker and table games when […]
