2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Two More Women Implicate Four Queens Security Guard in Alleged Las Vegas Sex Assaults
A one-time Four Queens security officer, identified as Jose Dejesus Garcia, 40, was recently charged for alleged sexual assaults involving two women, who may have been working as prostitutes at the Las Vegas venue in 2018, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. The...
Kamala Harris Claims Fertitta Brothers Likely Pay Less in Taxes Than Nevada Casino Workers
Presidential hopeful Sen. Kamala Harris reportedly took a swipe against Station Casinos owners Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta about the small taxes the brothers probably pay while their company fails to recognize a union. The remarks came during an appearance before a Las...
New York Seneca Nation Must Pay Estimated $355M from Slot Revenue Following Court Ruling
A New York federal judge Friday effectively ordered the Seneca Nation to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in slot machine and some video lottery revenue it held back from New York State and local communities over a disputed money sharing compact....
Wisconsin Ho-Chunk Tribal Casino Vaping Ban Stirs Emotions on All Sides
Wisconsin’s Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison has forbidden e-cigarette use and vaping inside the venue, adding to its existing ban on tobacco products. The recent move led to wide support from anti-smoking supporters, who hope it encourages other gaming properties to become totally smoke-free....
Ukraine Moves Forward With Far-Reaching Gambling Bill But Regional Attorney Urges Investor Caution
Ukrainian legalized gambling, which will allow licenses for up to 20 brick and mortar casinos and 10 online gaming operations, is coming closer to reality. An initial bill was submitted Wednesday to the Parliament for a first reading. Under the proposal, Ukraine’s...
MGM Springfield Possible Sale, Leaseback Called Unlikely Given Regulatory Hurdles
If MGM Resorts tries to sell its MGM Springfield casino and then lease back the venue, the proposal would face certain scrutiny from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) and apparently skeptical city officials. At best, it was described by one local expert...
Former Trump Princess Gambling Boat Now Selling for $6M
A pair of Gary, Indiana gaming vessels, one of which formerly belonged to a company run by Donald Trump, are listed for sale at an asking price of $6 million each. The price tag is far less than the original construction costs....
Las Vegas Culinary Union To Hold Forums Featuring Top Democratic Presidential Contenders
Nevada’s Culinary Workers Union will begin a series of town hall meetings spotlighting presidential candidates, starting with US Sen. Kamala Harris on Friday. The California Democrat is the first of the field of Democrats who are expected to take part in the...
South Korean K-pop Celebrities Likely To Skate In Gambling Scandal
South Korean police spent months investigating gambling allegations involving Seungri, who was part of a popular K-pop band, and Yang Hyun-suk, himself an ex-K-pop performer who stepped down as controversial CEO of YG Entertainment. But indictments are unlikely, according to multiple recent...
Australia Could Require Facial Scan for Online Gaming Players, Raising Concerns
Australian online gamblers -- or those who want to watch adult content on their computers -- may soon have to agree to a facial scan. Under a legislative proposal, access to sites would not be granted until the image is compared with...
