In 2026, some of the busiest casino floors are invisible; they live inside apps, browser tabs, and live streams, and they compete in the same feed as music, sport, and social video. Regulators and industry groups describe gambling as entertainment, but the attention economy adds a harder edge; platforms now win or lose on product […]
The sword pictured has been in my family for several generations, going back well over one hundred years. The sword belonged to my grandfather’s father, whose name was Calvin McLain. He was originally from Ohio and was a Captain in the army during the Civil War. From what I was told, he was given this […]
The landscape of the global online gaming industry, encompassing everything from traditional video games to the games you can play at regular casino sites and sweepstakes casinos (aka social casinos or social gaming platforms), has undergone significant changes in recent years. As players increasingly seek seamless and engaging platforms, new gaming sites have embraced a […]
As the online gaming landscape experiences a surge in activity, it becomes more important than ever for players to identify legitimate platforms that offer not only quality entertainment but also a safe environment for play. With the anticipated growth in 2026, gamers should remain vigilant to ensure they only interact with trustworthy sites. Understanding the […]
Governor Kathy Hochul & First Gentleman Bill Hochul 1. How long have you been married? 42 years this summer 2. Where did you meet? We first met while we were summer interns for the State Assembly in Buffalo in 1980. My job was clipping newspapers and one day Bill walked in and said to turn […]
BELIEVE IT OR NOT DEPARTMENT:Â This columnist has been communicating with a dead friend for well over a year. No, not through a Ouija board or a psychic but via the USPS and e-mail. Our preferred method of communication for our friendship was not the phone, and we instead enjoyed the unpredictability of receiving a […]