Posted by Nolan Dalla on Apr 24, 2024 in Blog |
THOUGHTS ON EVANGELICAL STREET PREACHERS
While driving home from the Las Vegas Strip yesterday, I stopped at the busy intersection of Flamingo and Decatur. A street preacher was hoisting a large sign with Bible verses written on it while he was screaming holy scripture into a bullhorn.
The traffic light took a while, so I pulled out my phone and recorded a minute of his “sermon” before the light turned green.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Apr 23, 2024 in Blog |

This meme popped onto my Facebook feed today. I usually scroll past them. Most people know how I feel about mindless memes. That said, this one is so typical of so many that constantly bombard us with one thing — guilt.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Apr 22, 2024 in Blog |

WHAT’S YOUR “STAND IN LINE” TIME LIMIT?
Call this a food line over/under poll.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Apr 21, 2024 in Blog |

SCATTERSHOOTING AND RANDOM THOUGHTS (THIS WEEK)
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Apr 20, 2024 in Blog |
Signed in 2015 by Iran and several world powers including the United States, the JCPOA placed significant restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program and external military actions in exchange for sanctions relief.
Then in 2018, the Trump Administration withdrew the United States from the deal. Iran began ignoring limitations on its nuclear program a year later and ramped up it’s actions throughout the Middle East.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Apr 19, 2024 in Blog |

A QUESTION ABOUT VACANT BUSINESSES AND COMMERCIAL MISMANAGEMENT
See photo: This is one of the nicer areas of Las Vegas (Charleston and Fort Apache — at Boca Park). It’s in the middle of an affluent, well-developed neighborhood, with lots of commercial businesses.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Apr 18, 2024 in Blog |

When I worked in casinos and covered poker, one of the people I was lucky to work alongside over many nights and many years was Marc Convey, from the U.K.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Apr 17, 2024 in Blog |

On Sunday night, TV news magazine 60 Minutes ran a feature on cybersecurity and hacking.
The most high-profile attack recently was last year’s dark web ambush and data breach targeting casino mega-giant MGM Resorts.
Here’s my article on the attack, and the fallout which continues to impact all casinos, and remains a potentially catastrophic threat.
Thanks to casinos.com for publishing this news item / op-ed.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Apr 17, 2024 in Blog |
I’m headed to Dallas for a week to spend time with my mother. Seeking advice.
While in town, I’d like to visit one or more of the (legal) Dallas poker rooms. I’m seeking recommendations and advice as to the best room, location, and games.
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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Apr 15, 2024 in Blog |
CATCHING A FALLING KNIFE (TRUMP’S LATEST SCAM)
“I feel like I’m trying to catch a falling knife.”
— Truth Social investor (sucker)
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