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Farewell From Howard Barish

“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”    As far as I’m concerned, this Theodor Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss) quote can never be overused. The message is so powerful, philosophical, and yet full of common sense.  What has felt like 10 years has truly been a memorable 30 months.  My first acknowledgement of gratitude […]

Remember the customer

Some months ago, at the beginning of what has become the coronavirus pandemic, I wrote a column about how Nevada must move into the 21st Century by permitting lottery ticket sales. As we approach this first Saturday in September (very peculiar sounding) and the 146th Kentucky Derby, I’m back with another “suggestion” here in The […]

Howard Barish interviews Gaughan Gaming’s Vinny Magliulo

General manager/managing editor Howard Barish interviewed Gaughan Gaming sports director, VP Las Vegas Dissemination Company, and VSiN Oddsmaker co-host Vinny Magliulo. A transplant from New York City, Magliulo described how he went to UNLV by day and learned how to deal dice at night.  The real college could have easily been called Gaughan University at […]

Howard Barish interviews Circa Sports’ Jeffrey Benson

General manager/managing editor Howard Barish interviewed Circa Sports operations manager Jeffrey Benson. Benson, a Virginia native, discusses the preparation for what will become the most ultra modern, high-tech three story sports book.  He also described the outdoor venue with six pools and a massive video wall to view sports while hanging at the pool. Check […]

South Point casino re-opens without fanfare

I had plenty of time and notice to be organized. Our editor asked if I would take a writing assignment for Las Vegas’ grand reopening to which I gladly accepted. Being in charge has some perks as I was given the choice of which property to cover. For a number of reasons too long to […]

It’s time for Nevada to have a lottery

Editor’s note: The following is the opinion of Gaming Today managing editor and general manager Howard Barish. I won’t speak for everyone, but I can only assume that in these strange days most of us are experiencing a human emotion that doesn’t occur too often during our “normal” routine. I’m speaking of personal reflection. It […]