2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Pasco Washington Tribal Casino Possible if Land Placed in Trust
The Pasco, Washington State region could get a tribal gaming venue if 184 acres are eventually approved by the US government for federal trust status. That follows a failed initiative to permit sports betting at the state's multiple tribal casinos. The Confederated...
New Jersey Drug Offenders Who Get Sober Could Work in Casinos
New Jersey casinos may soon employ rehabilitated drug offenders, despite concerns over addiction relapses, if proposed state legislation is approved. Under Assembly Bill No. 5817, New Jersey’s Casino Control Commission would be able to grant a casino key employee license, and the...
Flamingo Las Vegas: Injured Marie Osmond Says Let’s Get On with the (Final) Show
Famed entertainer Marie Osmond is not letting an injured knee keep her from performing Saturday with her brother Donny for their last show, as they cap off an 11-year run at the Flamingo in Las Vegas. Prime tickets for the final performance...
Australia Gets Beefed-Up Powers to Block Illegal Online Gambling Sites
Australia’s government can now force internet providers to block illegal foreign gaming websites, especially those which fail to pay out winnings to residents. The move builds on previous steps by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), a national regulator, to remove...
South Carolina Man Dies after Shootout at Suspected Illegal Gaming Operation
South Carolina police are continuing to look into a Sumter shooting which left one person dead and three others injured at a home which was allegedly being used for illegal gambling. Local police said there was an exchange of gunfire at the...
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...
