2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Could Casino Moguls Donate as Trump Campaign Seeks $60M for Election Challenges?
Donors reportedly are getting asked to contribute $60 million or more to pay for legal challenges by Donald Trump’s campaign to fight alleged “irregularities” in the recent vote for president. The request follows millions of dollars in donations already made to the...
Casino Culinary Union Takes Credit for Nevada Biden Votes, GOP Challenges ‘Illegal’ Ballots
The Las Vegas-based Culinary Union -- which represents multiple gaming property workers -- along with its national affiliate, Unite Here, is claiming credit for getting votes for former Vice President Joe Biden. On Friday, Biden was poised to declare victory in the...
UK’s Silverbond Enterprises License Revoked, Company Operates Park Lane Casino
UK officials have decided to revoke the license of Silverbond Enterprises Ltd. after an extensive review, according to the Gambling Commission. Silverbond operates Park Lane Club, a brick-and-mortar gaming property in London’s Mayfair district. The revocation goes into effect on Nov. 18....
Las Vegas Casino Sector Awaits Presidential Vote Count in Nevada
Las Vegas’ gaming industry, still rebounding from the coronavirus pandemic, is anxiously watching for final tallies of Nevada’s votes for president. An official announcement is expected Thursday morning. Given the close race between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden,...
Woman Dies After Shooting Self on South Dakota Casino Dance Floor, Police Report
South Dakota authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances around a 28-year-old woman's death. She appeared to have fatally shot herself at the Buffalo Bodega Gaming Complex while on the dance floor at a Halloween party, according to local news reports. The...
NY Senate Leader Has Positive Post-Election Outlook For Online Sports Betting
New York state Sen. Joseph Addabbo (D-Queens) is upbeat about his proposal for statewide online sports betting. But the proposal needs support by the end of the year, he says. Addabbo says his fellow senators and assembly members now have more interest...
Spain Moves Forward with Gambling Sponsorship Ban on Soccer Teams
Spain's soccer clubs are struggling financially because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Soon, Spain may no longer permit gaming companies to sponsor soccer teams, while teams argue they need sponsorship revenue. La Liga league president Javier Tebas said the new policy would lead...
Washington State Tulalip Casino Parking Lot Assault Leads to Second-Degree Murder Arrest
UPDATE: The victim of a fatal assault outside of a Tulalip, Washington state casino was identified by a local medical examiner this week as Hana Letoi, age 35, of Tacoma. Bail for the unnamed defendant in the case was set at $1...
Wisconsin Turtle Bay Casino Ex-Employee Indicted for Alleged Embezzlement
A Wisconsin grand jury has indicted a former Turtle Bay casino worker accused of embezzling over $72,000 from the tribal gaming property. He faces up to 160 years in prison. Leva Oustigoff, Jr., 58, of Cumberland, WI., was indicted on eight different...
Rodents Blamed for Thursday’s Paris Las Vegas Outage, Many Visitors Remain Angry
Paris Las Vegas’ Thursday night power outage was blamed on rodents damaging a nearby electrical transfer switch, according to Nevada news reports. The outage led to frustrated hotel visitors who struggled to find their way in darkened hallways for hours. NV Energy...
