2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Trump, Biden Woo Casino-Linked Voters as Gaming Properties Rebound
Presidential contenders Donald Trump and Joe Biden are trying to capture the support of voters concerned with the gaming industry as it struggles with the impact of coronavirus. But their positions differ based on whether the candidates are reaching out to casino...
Pechanga Casino Guest Files $10M Claim for Alleged Sexual Assault by Worker
California’s Pechanga Resort Casino is facing a $10 million claim from a woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted in March by a male hotel employee while she was in her room. The victim, identified as “Michele,”was physically injured during the March...
Boyd Gaming to Pay $300K Fine for Detaining, Handcuffing Wrong Fremont Casino Player
Boyd Gaming was fined $300,000 by the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) on Thursday for the “wrongful arrest” of a Fremont Hotel & Casino slot player who was accused of stealing another player’s credits. A security guard handcuffed the suspect for 90 minutes...
Ocean Casino Resort Whistleblower Lawyer Alleges Wrongful Termination, Replaced with Less Experienced Male Attorney
Veteran gaming executive Loretta Pickus claims she was wrongfully fired from her role as general counsel and senior vice president at Atlantic City's Ocean Casino Resort. She previously raised concerns about the gaming property allegedly relaying inaccurate information to the New Jersey...
Justice Ginsburg’s Mixed Legacy on Gambling Cases Weighed by Legal Experts
Gaming and tribal law attorneys say US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg leaves a mixed record on legal decisions related to commercial or Native American casinos. She passed away on Friday after 27 years on the high court. Notably, she was...
New Mexico Could See Expanded Gambling at Commercial Racetracks
New Mexico’s five commercial racetracks could get expanded gaming under draft legislation to be reviewed next month by a legislative committee. It would allow the racinos to add table games, video slot machines, and in-person sports betting, as well as online gaming,...
Casino Parking Garages Continue to Be Settings for Violent Crimes
Multiple US gaming property garages were the scenes of shootings in recent months. In the latest incident, a shooting took place last Monday at the Agua Caliente Casino garage in Palm Springs, Calif. The victim is expected to recover from the wounds....
Pennsylvania Reputed Gambling Ring Leader and Son Plead Guilty, to Pay $300K Fine
A father and son duo pleaded guilty this week to charges involving illegal wagering on state lottery numbers and sporting events. The two reputedly led an organized gambling ring for decades in western Pennsylvania. Robert “Bobby I” Iannelli, 90, of Pittsburgh, admitted...
Reopened Atlantic City Casinos Could Benefit from Tax, Sports Betting Relief Bills
Atlantic City’s nine gaming properties, struggling with the economic impact from COVID-19, may get sought-after financial assistance. The source of the hope is two bills The New Jersey Assembly’s Appropriations Committee plans to review on Thursday. One bill, A4002/S2257, provides casinos a...
ESPN Sees Opportunity to Tap Into Viewer Thirst for Useful Wager Info
ESPN kicked off a new sport betting YouTube channel this week, as the company tries to capitalize on increasing demand for online content related to the expanding sector. The ESPN YouTube offering includes segments from the Daily Wager and SportsCenter programs. This...
