2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Nevada’s Casino-Centric Economy Needs Further Diversity, Leading Economists Warn
Nevada's economy must expand beyond its gaming industry reliance and add other types of industries, two economists said. Their prescription comes in response to a recent call by Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) to diversify the industries in the state, given the coronavirus...
Sheldon Adelson’s Priorities Won’t Block Changes at Sands or Nationally, Experts Predict
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) could soon embrace online gaming despite long-time opposition from CEO Sheldon Adelson, who died on Jan. 11, industry experts said. His legacy will not lead to prohibitions against online gambling or sports betting initiatives at the company. Instead,...
Nevada Casinos on Alert with State Counter Terrorism Center as Biden Inauguration Approaches
Las Vegas casino security officials remain on watch this week, with Joe Biden's Wednesday inauguration and residual concerns about potential pro-Donald Trump protests in Nevada and nationwide. Southern Nevada casinos are staying abreast of any risks via the Southern Nevada Counter Terrorism...
Station Casinos, Fertitta Brothers Singled Out by Unite Here Union for Trump Donations
The Unite Here union lashed out this week at Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta and their company, Station Casinos, for the brothers’ millions of dollars in contributions to embattled President Donald Trump and other Republicans. The 300,000-member union alleges such donations allowed for...
Thailand Cockfights, Gambling Dens Promote COVID Spread, Health Experts Warn
Gamblers assembled at Thailand’s cockfights and illegal gaming dens are leading to higher risk for coronavirus transmission, cautions a US public health expert. Dr. Amesh Adalja, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security, told Casino.org that “spectating...
Nevada Gov. Sisolak Extends COVID Restrictions, Experts Question Effectiveness
Nevada’s gaming floors, bars, and restaurants must keep in place the 25 percent occupancy limit for another 30 days due to coronavirus risk, Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) announced on Monday. But the move led experts to question its effectiveness and the impact...
Laughlin, Nevada Bloody Casino Robbery Leaves Man in Critical Condition
A man was left in critical condition on Monday after an assault and robbery outside of Laughlin, Nevada’s Colorado Belle Casino Resort. The man was found bleeding after the assailants fled the scene. The unnamed victim was undergoing treatment at a Las...
Las Vegas Police Seek Shooters in Double Homicide Near the Strip
Two men were murdered in a spree of gunfire close to the forthcoming Virgin Las Vegas casino late Friday afternoon. Las Vegas Metro police continued to search for suspects into the night. One of the victims died at the site of the...
MGM Resorts Furloughs 140 Las Vegas Managers, But Hiring 400 Seasonal Pool Workers
MGM Resorts International has furloughed about 140 managers at its Las Vegas properties. That's while it also is planning to hire 400 seasonal pool workers starting next month, according to local news reports. Since the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak began, close to 63,000...
Las Vegas Police ID Woman Who Allegedly Left Toddler at Wynn Restroom
The woman who allegedly abandoned a little girl in a Wynn Las Vegas restroom last week was identified by Metro police Thursday. She is Mariam Ramos, 26, police told multiple local news organizations. The woman’s identity was released by police after an...
