2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Springfield, Massachusetts Officials Hope MGM Casino Neighborhood Rebounds
There is growing enthusiasm for a planned economic development district involving multiple city blocks around the MGM Springfield gaming property. The planned downtown district in Massachusetts’ third-largest city is now marked by many older buildings which are often vacant, foreclosed upon, or...
Connecticut Tribes Threaten Governor’s Plan to Split Sports Betting Among Contenders
Connecticut’s Mashantucket Pequots and Mohegans are strongly opposed to a proposal by Gov. Ned Lamont which would force the tribes to share in sports wagering when it becomes legal in the state with the region’s off-track betting operator and the Connecticut Lottery....
Confined Dog Dies in Stolen SUV Taken from Florida Casino
A $3,000 reward is now being offered after someone stole an SUV parked near Big Easy Casino in Hallandale Beach, Florida and later abandoned the Ford Escape, leaving a small dog inside to die, news reports said. Animal welfare groups Tuesday warned...
Face Masks Seen at Nevada, California Casinos as Coronavirus Concerns Increase
Players and visitors to gaming properties in Las Vegas and California are placing protective masks on their faces sporadically in an apparent effort to reduce the risk of exposure to the potentially deadly COVID-19 virus. While chances of catching the viral illness...
Rhode Island Man Allegedly Left Three-Year-Old Autistic Son Unattended in Cold Car at Twin River Casino
A three-year-old autistic boy was left in a locked, unheated car for a half hour Saturday while his father went into Lincoln, Rhode Island’s Twin River gaming venue to place sports bets, state police claim in news reports. The temperature was in...
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...
