2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Virginia Resort Casino Critics Warn of Pitfalls After Release of Encouraging Study
Virginia appears divided on expanded legalized gaming following a recent far-reaching study which predicts proposed gambling venues to have “a positive, but modest, economic impact on local economies.” “Gaming in the Commonwealth 2019”, compiled by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission,...
Suffolk OTB Tries Again to Open Controversial Medford New York Casino
Suffolk Regional Off-Track Betting (OTB) is once again attempting to open a contentious gaming venue in Medford, New York. The move comes just as a consultant was selected to study possible gambling expansion throughout the Empire State. Suffolk OTB recently filed initial...
Arkansas Blackjack Player Allegedly Stole $17,000 Worth of Chips from Oaklawn Casino
Hot Springs, Arkansas’ Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort, which is undergoing a major expansion, recently saw a theft of $17,000 worth of poker chips, leading to the arrest of a local man. Derrick Patrick Belton Jr., 42, was arrested this week on a...
Casino Shootings Continue in Billings Montana as Police Search for Clues
Billings, Montana police pursued their investigation this week into two recent shootings -- one of which took place at a local casino -- to see if they are connected. In one of them, a man fired three rounds near the bar at...
Las Vegas Expects 322,000 Thanksgiving Visitors – Workers Picket Airport
McCarran International Airport passengers landing on Tuesday for the Thanksgiving holiday are among the 322,000 travelers expected to visit Las Vegas this week. But airport travelers were met by a contingent of local workers protesting the treatment of catering employees. About 50...
Baltimore Man Arrested for Allegedly Snatching $16,000 Worth of Chips from Horseshoe Casino
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore is the latest gaming venue to see the theft of casino chips. The larceny led to the arrest of a local man. Samuel Stovall, 31, was charged Saturday for allegedly stealing $16,000 worth of chips from the Horseshoe Casino....
Washington State’s Macau Casino to Compensate Gambling Commission for $1.25M Investigation
Washington State’s Macau Casino will pay $1.25 million to officials under a recent agreement with the Gambling Commission to cover inquiry costs. Authorities investigated alleged loansharking and money laundering at two company gaming venues. The payments will partially reimburse the commission for...
PlayOn Device That Provides Chips to Table Players To Bow In Las Vegas
PlayOn, a new casino technology that pays gamblers between hands in casino chips. has led to controversy, as it will soon be in use at Las Vegas venues. The device means players can avoid getting up from a gambling table to head...
Encore Boston Harbor Was Scene of More Than 160 Arrests, Summonses Since June
The thousands of daily visitors entering the Encore Boston Harbor has led to more crime for Everett, Massachusetts since the gaming venue opened there in June, according to recent data. Over 160 people reportedly were arrested or given a summons in just...
Hard Rock Selected to Operate Planned Virginia Casino as Officials Poised to Release Gaming Study
Hard Rock International continues to expand its gambling operations nationwide with news that it will run a proposed $250 million casino in Bristol, Virginia. Developers of the gaming venue -- tentatively called the Hard Rock Casino Bristol -- met with officials from...
