2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Democratic Candidates Likely to Join Picket at the Palms Before Nevada Presidential Caucus
Democratic presidential candidates are expected to take part in a picket line at the Palms casino on Wednesday -- in a show of support as Las Vegas Culinary Workers Union (CWU) members struggle to get their first contract with Station Casinos. The...
MGM’s Outgoing CEO Jim Murren To Stay “Involved” as Company Expands in Japan
MGM Resorts International Chairman and CEO Jim Murren, who this week announced his eventual departure, said he will remain “involved” with the company’s efforts to open an integrated resort in Japan. "I'm absolutely sure I'm going to be involved in the Japan...
Massachusetts Continues to Study Problem Gambling, Other Effects from New Casinos
Impact from Massachusetts gaming operations on the state’s economy and social conditions continues to be scrutinized by University of Massachusetts’ researchers, as state officials project lower receipts from the casinos. Some $3 million was recently announced for current and upcoming UMass studies...
Nevada Culinary Workers, Sanders Supporters Clash over Health Insurance
A dispute has broken out between the Culinary Workers Union (CWU) and supporters of Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign after a CWU flyer surfaced in Las Vegas. It warned members their current health plan could be replaced with a government-run insurance system supported...
Illegal Casino In His Apartment Forces Russian Politician To Quit His Post
A St. Petersburg, Russia politician, Oleg Kalyadin, quit his local government post and was tossed out of the United Russia party after police found an illegal gambling operation in an apartment he owned, news reports said. Police discovered roulette tables, poker equipment,...
MGM Grand Detroit Acted in ‘Good Faith’ As Player Gambled Away $6M from Investors
The MGM Grand Detroit has escaped paying over $6 million to a dozen investors who lost their money to an "admitted" fraudster who repeatedly and unsuccessfully played at the casino’s blackjack tables, according to a recent Michigan Court of Appeals’ ruling. The...
Sexy Outfits Once Again Seen on Workers at ICE London Trade Show
A fresh round of criticism was leveled this week against gambling businesses employing young models and actors dressed in lewd and stereotypical clothes while they worked at some of the over 600 exhibition tables at the London ICE trade show. Organizers had...
Ex-Miccosukee Casino Employees, Conspirators Plead Guilty to $5.3M Florida Embezzlement
Eight Miami residents pleaded guilty to various federal charges in an embezzlement scheme that led to the theft of $5.3 million from the tribal Miccosukee Resort & Gaming property, according to court documents. Four of the defendants -- Michel Aleu, Lester Lavin,...
Additional Indictments Filed Against Japan’s Tsukasa Akimoto for Alleged Bribery
Tsukasa Akimoto, a Japanese politician who played a key role in the ongoing process to legalize casinos, was indicted again in connection with a suspected bribery scheme. Akimoto, 48, was allegedly paid over $18,000 by 500.com Ltd., an online gambling business based...
Kitakyushu No Longer Wants To Vie for Japanese Casino License
Kitakyushu is the latest city in Japan to drop out of the intense competition to land one of three gaming licenses to be awarded by the national government. The Kyushu island community attracted three gaming operators and affiliated investors interested in opening...
