2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
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...
Casino Miami Melee Follows Outside Shooting, Two Victims Hospitalized
Miami cops continue to investigate a shooting spree near Casino Jai-Alai Miami. Three people were wounded Thursday evening outside of the Florida gaming property, and the casino was evacuated by police. Officers had their firearms drawn as they entered the casino, according...
Las Vegas Sands Texas Casino Effort Fails in ’21, Legislative Future Is Debatable
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) spent between $10 milli0n and $20 million in recent months to promote gambling legislation in Texas. The company “has absolutely nothing to show for its money,” says Rice University political scientist Mark P. Jones. The money paid...
Las Vegas Strip Site of Possible Hate Crime Against Jewish Tourist, Suffers Head Injuries
A 67-year-old Jewish man was shoved to the sidewalk on the Las Vegas Strip near the Park MGM earlier this week. He suffered a noticeable gash on his head, and one report said he had a “bloody head wound & concussion.” Paul...
Las Vegas Car Rental Prices Climbing, Soon Tourists May Pass, Profs Warn
Increasing rates for rental cars in Las Vegas are edging closer to a price tag where travelers may rethink about paying the cost. Rental cars already are in short supply or are unavailable at some Las Vegas locations for the Memorial Day...
Las Vegas Metro Officers Not Charged in Death Could Chill Some Tourists, Law Prof Says
The recent decision not to prosecute four Las Vegas Metro police officers in last June’s shooting death of Jorge Gomez could impact tourists visiting the Las Vegas Strip, warns UNLV law professor Addie C. Rolnick. “Business and tourism require a safe community,”...
Caesars Palace Tries Out New Everi Jackpot Management, Tax Reporting System
Las Vegas’ Caesars Palace has begun to field test a management system for slot machine winnings. It is called Jackpot Xpress, and is offered by Las Vegas-based Everi Holdings. The high-tech system is a jackpot and tax form management solution. It lets...
Ohio Multimillion-Dollar Gaming Operations Lead Grand Jury to Indict Four, Feds Reveal
Four suspects were recently indicted by an Ohio grand jury after jurors were presented with evidence about several alleged illegal gambling sites. Each of the four defendants was charged on Tuesday. They appeared before federal Magistrate Jonathan Greenberg in Cleveland later in...
