2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
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A planned Arkansas vote to expand legalized gambling has been effectively withdrawn by organizers.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...
Casino de Tandil Proceeds with Reopening Plan in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina’s Online Gaming to Expand
Argentina’s Casino de Tandil is moving forward in its effort to resume operations, which will make it the first gaming venue in Buenos Aires province to reopen since closing because of the coronavirus pandemic. The gaming venue has developed a reopening plan...
Tribal Casino Leaders Want More COVID-19 Funds, Confident on Safety
Tribal chairs and top tribal executives overwhelmingly believe they have sufficient procedures in place to reopen safely. But the majority also says tribes need more federal coronavirus relief funds to offset devastating community effects, according to a recent survey. A recent survey...
NBABet Stream Launches with Wagering Analysis of Pro Basketball Games
NBABet Stream, which provides streaming broadcasts of pro basketball games complete with exclusive gambling-related content, debuted this week. Some say it could become a model for other sports leagues. It kicked off with the Oklahoma City Thunder-Denver Nuggets game on Monday, Aug....
Navajo Gaming Employees to Stop Getting Paychecks, Coronavirus Continues to Impact Indian Country
Close to 1,000 employees who had been on leave with the Navajo Nation’s gambling operation will stop getting paid after Monday, Aug. 3, as the tribal community continues to struggle with lost revenue from the COVID-19 pandemic. Some 900 workers were alerted...
Moran Promoted to Permanent Chair of Nevada Gaming Commission, Brown Named Commissioner
Ogonna Brown — a partner at the Las Vegas office of Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie — was recently named the fifth member of the Nevada Gaming Commission, filling a previously vacant seat. Veteran commission member John T. Moran Jr. also was named...
Nevada Gaming Board Launches 156 Cases, Face Mask Violations Claimed at Three Casinos
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has kicked off 156 cases related to non-compliance on the state’s health and safety regulations. The violations occurred since gaming properties began to reopen on June 4 after months of shuttering because of the coronavirus pandemic. Three...
