Mob in Reno Post
Guest post by Buddy Frank, gambling historian, NHS Friends of NHS board member, and Artown speaker
This post is a follow-up to his Artown – On The GO! lecture on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
“From Rick’s Resort to a $120 Billion Entertainment Industry…And How Reno Got Left Behind.”
Learn about the history of gambling in Nevada and how Reno got left behind with guest speaker Buddy Frank, gaming consultant and historian.
A historical and humorous look at the worldwide history of gambling from the very beginning to tomorrow’s new forms of wagering.
Speaker Bio:
Buddy Frank has a 40+ year career in casino management and was inducted into the Slot Operations Hall of Fame in 2023. After graduating from UNR, he spent a decade as a local television reporter in Reno on KTVN Channel Two. Today, he has an active consulting business and teaches classes on gaming topics for the University of Nevada, Reno.
