Banned at 150 Casinos: Scott Kirby’s Gambling Past Shapes Airline Strategy

Banned at 150 Casinos: Scott Kirby's Gambling Past Shapes Airline Strategy

After spending years being known in aviation circles for an unusual side story, United Airlines’ chief executive officer Scott Kirby has openly embraced it.  The once-quiet detail about his surprising past as a casino card counter has now become an explanation of how he chooses to run his company.  “I Don’t Actually Gamble” Kirby previously […]

Nelly Avoids Assault Charge in Missouri Casino Case

Nelly Avoids Assault Charge in Missouri Casino Case

The legal troubles facing rapper Nelly have cleared, at least for now. A Missouri court recently dismissed a misdemeanor assault charge tied to a confrontation at Ameristar Casino last summer. Instead, Nelly secured an agreement requiring him to accept a lesser charge. Instead of facing the original allegation, the Grammy-winning artist accepted responsibility for a […]

Texas Casino Debate Intensifies amid New Scrutiny

Texas Casino Debate Intensifies amid New Scrutiny

A recent editorial by The Dallas Morning News has added to the tensions surrounding the long-running debate over casino gambling in Texas. The report viewed the issue less as an economic opportunity and more as a potential social risk, arguing that the financial promises tied to expansion deserve far more scrutiny than they often receive. […]