2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Station Casinos President Richard Haskins Dies Saturday Following Michigan Watercraft Accident
UPDATE: The Emmet County Michigan Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Saturday afternoon boating accident on Little Traverse Bay where a 27-foot powerboat driven by James Moffatt, 77, of Vero Beach, Florida, collided with a jet ski driven by Richard Haskins, 56, of...
Several Pennsylvania Casinos Ban Inside Smoking Over Health Concerns
Multiple Pennsylvania gaming properties are now smoke-free after recent directives from state regulators to improve worker and player health. Among them is The Meadows Racetrack & Casino, located in Washington, which announced on social media that smoking was “phased out in the...
The Venetian, Caesars Palace Could Temporarily Shutter as Some Nevada Businesses Disregard Mask Rule
Some Las Vegas casinos could voluntarily temporarily close their doors because of coronavirus worries, following what is promising to be a generally upbeat July 4 weekend for gaming properties and tourism. “We hear some Las Vegas casinos could close temporarily due to...
Culinary Union Wants Legislation to Protect Nevada Workers from Coronavirus, Cases Mount
Pressure is continuing to build on Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) and state legislators to enact a bill during next week’s special session that would require more safeguards to protect casino workers from coronavirus. One gaming property employee already has died after...
Massachusetts Casinos at ‘Disadvantage’ if Guests Banned from Carrying Drinks Throughout Gaming Floor
A new Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) guideline stating that players cannot move about the gaming floor with beverages in their hands is going to be hard to enforce once the state’s gaming properties reopen, according to a gambling expert. The Rev. Richard...
Abramoff Faces Possible Prison Sentence, Formerly Incarcerated for Defrauding Tribes
New federal charges are pending against one-time lobbyist Jack Abramoff for a plot involving bitcoin. The new charges arrive several years after his previous arrest and sentencing for violations related to the tribal gaming sector. In the new case announced last week,...
Nevada Gaming Commission Approves ‘First Step’ To Expand Cashless Wagering at Casinos
The Nevada Gaming Commission Thursday backed several rule changes to encourage use of cashless wagering systems at the state’s gaming properties despite hearing numerous concerns. Under updated regulations and definitions, commissioners eliminated a basic "prohibition" on the use of cashless wagering systems....
Cashless Gaming Proposal Could Lead to Job Losses at Nevada Casinos, UAW Claims
The United Auto Workers (UAW) warns a plan to encourage more cashless gaming at the state’s casinos could lead to job losses and reduced tips among its members, as well as create more risk generally for fraud and litigation. The plan will...
Signature Deadline Approaching to Authorize Nebraska Casino Vote in November
Supporters and opponents of legal gaming in Nebraska are facing off for another round in the state’s ongoing debate over gambling expansion. Proponents need to collect some 130,000 signatures from Nebraska residents by July 2 to get the issue before the state’s...
Players Must Wear Masks at Most Gaming Tables in Nevada Casinos
Wearing of facial masks is now the rule for players and guests at most card and table games in Nevada gaming properties. That's after the Nevada Gaming Control Board heard many complaints that often half or fewer of patrons bothered to wear...
