2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Motown Star Mary Wilson Remembered for Las Vegas Shows, Her Supreme Legacy
Mary Wilson, the longest-performing member of The Supremes who later lived and appeared in the Las Vegas Valley, has died. She was 76. Wilson appeared at such venues as the Copa Room in the Sands Casino, as well as the Smith Center...
Texas Proposals on Sports Betting, Casinos Not Moving Forward, Top Politician Claims
A Texas bill to pave the way for commercial gaming properties and a related proposal to allow sports wagers will not be enacted by the legislature any time soon, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) said on Tuesday. The often-discussed gaming legislation would...
Indonesian Christian Gamblers Caned 40 Times Under Sharia Law
Two alleged gamblers were each given 40 lashes on the back with a cane Monday in Indonesia’s Aceh province, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP). The pair were also accused of drinking alcohol. The sentence was imposed in public by a masked Sharia...
Casino Suicides Often Linked to Problem Gambling, Depression, Psychologist Warns
A rash of recent suicides at US gaming properties are not surprising, given some of the risk factors, according to a Tennessee psychologist who follows problem gambling. Dr. James P. Whelan, who directs the Institute for Gambling Education and Research at the...
Senators Likely to Avoid Gambling in Questioning Merrick Garland for Top DOJ Job
Attorney General nominee Merrick Garland will likely not get grilled about gaming law during upcoming Senate confirmation hearings, legal analysts predict. But they add that President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Department of Justice (DOJ) overall is a bit of an...
Bellagio to Renovate Hotel Rooms, Eyeing Las Vegas Recovery in 2021
Bellagio’s new colorful room upgrade will provide “comfort” to attract players and travelers to the Las Vegas Strip gaming property as the COVID-19 pandemic hopefully winds down, according to casino sector analyst the Rev. Richard McGowan. The hotel hopes that the upgraded...
Justice Department May Follow Wire Act Appeal Ruling with Minor Action, Lawyers Say
The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) controversial appeal of the Wire Act may end with last month's ruling by the First Circuit, according to gaming attorneys. They believe the DOJ will conform to January's decision on the Wire Act with only a little...
Mandalay Bay Conspiracy Theory Could Lead to Congresswoman Greene’s Ouster, Expert Confirms
US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) recently revealed conspiracy theories could lead to her expulsion from Congress. She has claimed gun control supporters were somehow behind the deadly 2017 Mandalay Bay mass shooting on the Las Vegas Strip. Many Democrats want to...
Online Sports Betting Moves Ahead in Argentina’s Neuquen Province
Argentina’s Casino Magic online sportsbook will launch within a few months in the nation’s Neuquen Province. The sportsbook will likely go live in Neuquen during the first four months of 2021. Eventually, the company wants to expand into other regions in Latin...
Plaza Casino To Open Slot Area With Brian Christopher, Targets Younger Players
Today, Las Vegas’s Plaza Hotel & Casino opens a slot machine gaming area named for popular online gaming celebrity Brian Christopher. The gaming area at the downtown property will provide players the chance to try their luck on the popular games they...
