Indiana Republicans: Champions of Hate and Discrimination

Read MoreFamily values. That’s a dog-whistle euphemism for one thing: Hate and discrimination. Okay, so that’s two things.

Read MoreFamily values. That’s a dog-whistle euphemism for one thing: Hate and discrimination. Okay, so that’s two things.

Read MoreWhat an honor to be quoted so extensively at one of the premier go-to sources in journalism. No, not The Wall Street Journal. Not The Washington Post. Not even the Chicago Tribune. I’m talking about the official Jack Daniels website, of course.

Read MoreQuit comparing George Soros to Sheldon Adelson.

Last night, Marieta and I had the great pleasure of dining out with Gary Thompson and his lovely wife, Gina. Here are a few thoughts of the joyous experience.
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Read MoreI love Mediterranean cuisine. Loosely defined as Lebanese, Greek, Turkish, Armenian, Moroccan, Israeli, and Persian (Iranian) cooking, Mediterranean cuisine is still relatively new to some American tastes, exploding in popularity only within the past 20 years or so. Now, different varieties of Mediterranean-themed restaurants can be found in most major cities, including Las Vegas.

Read MoreChris Hanson is an inspiration. He’s genuine. He’s the real deal.

Read MoreI live in a section of Las Vegas called “The Lakes.” Let me tell you more about this wonderful place.

Read MoreOf all impersonations, Frank Sinatra’s might be the toughest to pull off. Despite the noble attempt, watching the latest crooner we’re never quite able to shake the awareness that we’re consuming Spam from a can instead of real meat.

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Want to avoid long lines? Want to circumvent clamoring for a favorable spot in the pecking order? Want to ward off the disheartening possibility of getting turned away at the 2015 World Series of Poker? Well, here’s some helpful advice on the best way to avoid rejection and heartache: PRE-REGISTER.

Read MoreThis is the third of three posts today about the upcoming 2015 World Series of Poker, which takes place at the Rio Las Vegas — May 27 to July 14.
Photo (L to R): Nolan Dalla, Gregory Grivas, Joel Garcia (who presented me with an outstanding bottle of Duet Zinfandel from Temecula Valley), and Poker Room Manager Christopher Gawlik — posing on the second floor of Planet Hollywood, where the second best tournament series in Las Vegas will be held this summer.