2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Detroit Greektown Casino Outside Melee Leads to Injured Cops, Arrests
A heated disagreement between two groups erupted into a violent dispute outside of Detroit’s Greektown Casino Saturday night. It involved dozens of what appeared to be younger individuals. Participants were seen pushing cops as well as jumping on officers’ backs. Officers tried to...
Rush Street Gaming Ups Minimum Pay to $15 Per Hour for Hundreds of Casino Workers
Rush Street Gaming is increasing its hourly salary to $15 for non-tipped workers at Rivers Casinos. The rise comes as many gaming properties nationally apparently face a worker shortage, with casinos resuming operations following COVID-19 closings. “Clearly, the casinos are having a...
Las Vegas Traffic Nightmare Ushers in Full Capacity Casino Weekend
Las Vegas traffic came to a complete standstill on key roadways Friday evening. The congestion interfered with what is shaping up to be a busy weekend for gaming properties since casinos only recently began operating at full capacity. Traffic on Interstate 15...
California Man Wounded Outside of Illegal Casino, In Critical Condition, Deputies Say
A man was shot outside of a suspected illegal gambling joint Thursday night in Oildale, Calif. The victim was in critical condition, receiving treatment at a local hospital Friday, authorities reported. The unnamed man was shot multiple times, according to KGET, a...
Sahara, Resorts World To Use Centralized Booking System for Property Amenities
The Sahara Las Vegas and the forthcoming Resorts World Las Vegas soon will be using a new booking solution that centralizes reservations for the many amenities found at a gaming property. Hotel guests can simplify the reservation process for pools, nightclubs, sportsbooks,...
Oklahoma’s Comanche Nation Casino Parking Lot Shooting Leads to Federal Charges
A man who was banned from a Comanche Nation Casino since 2016 has been charged after allegedly firing a shot last month toward a federal officer in the venue parking lot. News reports published this week say Michael Oloa is charged with...
Goa Casinos Remain Closed, State’s COVID-19 Deaths Reach Almost 2,700
Delta Corp's gaming locations in Goa will remain shuttered for at least another five days, as the Indian resort region continues to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. India Infoline News Service, a national news site, reported this week that Delta Corp-operated casinos...
Rhode Island Cities Would Get $3M Annually if Casinos Ever Suspend Operations, Bill Says
Under a new state bill, the two Rhode Island gaming properties would continue to receive at least $3 million a year from the state, even if the casinos once again get shuttered. The legislation would keep the state money flowing to the...
Nevada Eliminates Ban on Surge Pricing for Rideshare Services, Fewer Delays Likely
Lyft and Uber are once again able to use surge pricing for rideshare services at Las Vegas casinos and McCarran International Airport. Late last week, Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) removed the temporary statewide pricing ban, effective immediately. The ban was put in...
Idaho Casino Hotel Raid Leads to Meth, Heroin Trafficking Charges
Three men were arrested on drug charges recently following police discovering suspected methamphetamine, heroin, and over $10,000 at Idaho’s Clearwater River Casino & Lodge. Narcotics paraphernalia was also found in the hotel’s guest room. The room was raided by police late last...
