2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Encore Boston Harbor Casino Violence Leads to Three Injured Police Officers
One Massachusetts state trooper suffered a concussion and two other officers were injured during two separate arrests of violent guests at Encore Boston Harbor this weekend, news reports said. During the first incident, two state troopers suffered injuries when arresting an allegedly...
Casinos, Card Rooms Likely to Prioritize Disinfection as Washington State Sees Coronavirus Death
Washington state had the first fatal US case of COVID-19 virus, as West Coast casinos and card rooms apparently will need to take steps and make plans to minimize the spread of the global illness. Though risk of contracting the virus remains...
Alabama Judge Asks Where is Missing Money as He Sentences Ex-Casino Employee for $192,000 Theft
An Alabama federal judge who sentenced a former Wind Creek Montgomery Casino employee to three years in prison for theft-related charges asked the defendant this week where is the still-missing cash stolen from the tribal gaming property. “Where's the $200,000,” US District...
European Union Top Court Backs $8.7M Italian Tax Bill on Stanleybet
Stanleybet, a large European sports betting operator, has lost a legal appeal over a hefty $8.7 million tax bill after the European Court of Justice sided with the Italian government in a carefully watched case. Courthouse News Service said a decision released...
Mashpee Wampanoag Look to Congress, Court Appeals after Ruling on Massachusetts Casino
The Mashpee Wampanoag have lost a key appellate case related to a stalled tribal casino planned for Taunton, Massachusetts, located in the southeastern section of the state. The controversy has led to multiple court cases and Congressional debate. On Thursday, a three-judge...
Las Vegas Casinos Implement Basic Coronavirus Precautions as Anxiety Builds
Las Vegas gaming properties are monitoring the global outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, and some are taking a few common-sense safeguards. But worries are building about the impact the malady may eventually have on the Nevada region, though US risk for getting...
South Korea’s Kangwon Land Casino to Remain Shuttered Until Saturday Given Coronavirus Risk
South Korea’s Kangwon Land will stay temporarily closed until Saturday morning because of health threats associated with the COVID-19 virus. The gaming property initially closed at noon on Sunday and was to reopen 6 a.m. today. Now, Kangwon Land is scheduled to...
Casino Operator Sought for Vietnam’s KN Paradise Cam Ranh Resort
Vietnam’s KN Paradise Cam Ranh resort is moving ahead with its plan to open a large casino following government approval. It has begun looking for an international gaming operator, too. Vietnam’s regulators approved the Cam Ranh casino having some 2,000 slots and...
Illinois Venue Harrah’s Metropolis Casino Scheduled to Reopen Following Flood Worries
Illinois venue Harrah’s Metropolis Casino and Hotel will reopen Tuesday morning after rising waters from the Ohio River forced the Metropolis gaming property to close on Sunday. The riverfront southern Illinois gaming complex is scheduled to resume operations at 8 a.m., according...
Arkansas Ethics Complaint Leads to Investigation of Pro-Casino Group
The Arkansas’ Ethics Commission is looking into allegations that a group which supports a gaming property in Pope County is acting as an unregistered political action committee or ballot question committee, news reports said. The complaint further claims the local organization, called...
