2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Weekends Starting to Ramp-Up in Las Vegas Casinos, Weekdays Remain Quiet, Hard Rock Chairman Reports
A casino industry leader says Las Vegas gaming business is picking back up on weekends. Weekdays, however, continue to be "very soft," according to Hard Rock International Chairman Jim Allen. Meeting the Future In his report, Hard Rock International Chairman Jim Allen...
California Supreme Court Decision Advances Planned Tribal Casino
A proposed tribal gaming property near Madera, Calif. got a push forward this week when the state’s Supreme Court dismissed a long-standing lawsuit. The move was celebrated by the tribe. The state’s highest court ruled that former Gov. Jerry Brown (D) acted...
Wyoming Tribal Casinos Face Predicted Job Losses, Lower Revenue
Wyoming tribal gaming properties could lose some $20 million annually due to recent changes in statewide gambling rules, according to a former Wind River Hotel and Casino CEO. Legislation approved by the Wyoming State legislature in March could also mean 350 jobs...
John Villante Faces Up to 30 Years’ Sentence for Brother’s Bloody Death at Harrah’s Atlantic City
John Villante has pleaded guilty in connection with the 2019 death of his brother in a hotel room at Harrah’s Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, according to a recent statement released by Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner. On Thursday, Villante,...
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chastises Encore Boston Harbor for Oversize Hotel Party
Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) officials scolded Encore Boston Harbor after a large party took place in a hotel suite earlier this month. The crowd size violated state safety guidelines to prevent the spread of coronavirus. During Thursday’s meeting, the MGC reviewed the...
Police Escalate Search for Colorado Man Who Vanished After Visiting Century Casino in July
Colorado authorities are looking for Jose Federico Aranda, who was last seen at Century Casino a month ago. His car was found abandoned 13 miles from the Black Hawk gaming property. Aranda has been missing for 28 days. The Aurora man last...
Harrah’s Joliet Casino Murder Case Considers Alleged Killer’s Competency
Questions arise over the mental competency of Robert A. Watson -- the man accused of a brutal slaying at Harrah's Joliet casino in 2019 -- affecting whether he will stand trial. Previously, Dr. Monica Argumedo, a defense psychiatrist, claimed Watson, 27, suffered...
Massachusetts Roulette, Craps Ban Will Be Devastating for Encore Boston Harbor, Expert Warns
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s (MGC) decision to once again delay offering table games such as craps and roulette at gaming properties will harm Encore Boston Harbor, says a New England gambling expert. “For a casino like Encore Boston Harbor, where over 50 percent...
COVID-19 Settlement by Culinary Union, MGM Resorts Was Predictable, Legal Expert Says
The recent withdrawal of a coronavirus safety lawsuit by the Culinary Union against MGM Resorts International was standard procedure, according to a UNLV legal authority on the hospitality sector. But the union isn't done yet. "A resolution is not surprising," Anthony Cabot,...
Arkansas Casino Expansion Advocates Halt Process to Hold Statewide Vote
A planned Arkansas vote to expand legalized gambling has been effectively withdrawn by organizers. That's after state officials challenged the process used to collect signatures on a petition to pave the way for the constitutional referendum. Arkansas Wins in 2020 recently dropped...
