2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
California Poker Scandal Atypical of Sector, Says Plaintiffs’ Attorney
The California lawsuit against Stones Gambling Hall and player Mike Postle for alleged cheating relates to one gaming venue, one player, and possible accomplices, not the entire poker sector, claims the Maryland gaming lawyer representing the card-playing plaintiffs. In a statement to...
Lake Tahoe Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Brutal Killing Results in Life Sentence
A gruesome 2017 killing at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Stateline, Nevada has led to the sentencing of a homeless illegal immigrant to life in prison for second-degree murder. Jose Rodriquez-Quezada, 45, will serve another eight to 20 years --...
Delhi, India Authorities Apprehend 58, Seize Gambling Equipment from Illegal Temporary Casino
Delhi, India police detained 58 suspects following a late-night raid Sunday on a gambling den housed in a Ghitorni village hotel basement. The incident happened just days before a religious festival. During a search of the property, police seized many rupees worth...
Lucky Thief Steals $13,000 from Washington State Casino After Crawling to Unlocked Safe
The King County Washington State sheriff needs the public’s help to arrest a man who got down on all fours in a Shoreline casino, crawled past a counter, and eventually reached an office where he found over $13,000 in an unlocked safe....
Maryland Casino Employee Charged for Allegedly Cashing in Counterfeit Vouchers
A Live! Casino and Hotel worker was charged for allegedly printing five fake casino vouchers and cashing them in at the Hanover Maryland venue for $14,500, according to news reports. Anne Arundel County police said Ronald Dalisay, 44, of Ellicott City, cashed...
MGM CEO Jim Murren Suggests Casino Could Lead to More Sports for Yonkers Region
MGM Resorts International may use its ownership of the Yonkers New York Empire City Casino to expand regional sports and entertainment offerings, especially if it gets a license for additional gaming. In a recent keynote address, MGM CEO Jim Murren told local...
Cee-lo Dice Game Dispute Likely Led to New York City Bloodbath
Four people were killed and four others were injured during a dice game-related argument that turned deadly Saturday in a New York illegal gambling den, police said. Among the deceased is Chester Goode, 37, who may have initiated the shooting when he...
Thailand Gambling Prevalence Among Adults, Children Causes Worries Locally and Globally
Thailand continues to have many residents getting involved with different types of wagering, new research reveals. But there is particular worry over the East Asian nation’s younger kids gambling. That was the conclusion of a study of Thailand gambling trends. The Thai...
Two Dozen Convicted of Macau Loansharking Head To Prison
Twenty-five suspects were sentenced to prison terms of four months to 16 years after being convicted in connection with a loansharking scheme targeting Macau gamblers, according to recent news reports. Several of the ring members were also banned from entering any Macau...
Encore Boston Harbor Now Provides Free Self-Parking
Encore Boston Harbor is making it easier to get to the new Everett, Massachusetts casino, with free self-parking for guests seven days a week. That is in contrast to many properties in Las Vegas now charge gamblers parking fees. With the no-charge...
