2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
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...
Wareham Racino Option Further Fuels Massachusetts Casino Debate
A proposed Wareham, Massachusetts racino has created new legislative controversy, as officials continue to disagree over what type of gaming venue to place in the southeastern region of the state. The already contentious debate got more complex after state Rep. Susan Williams...
New Konami Casino Facial Recognition Technology Could Rival Reward Cards
Konami Gaming will offer its latest facial recognition tech for slot machines or table games next year as an option to loyalty cards, as privacy rights continue to be fought over in US courts. Konami is in the final stages of developing...
Taxis To Test Flat Rate Fare Between McCarran Airport, Las Vegas Strip Hotels
Taxi passengers traveling between McCarran International Airport and hotels on the Las Vegas Strip will soon pay a flat rate based on zones during a six-month 2020 test period, as ride share services like Uber grow in popularity. Starting on January 1,...
Kidnapped Cambodian Online Casino Worker Rescued Following Violent Threats
A kidnapped employee of an online casino based in Sihanoukville, Cambodia was rescued recently after being threatened her fingers would be cut off if she failed to pay a $4,950 ransom, as Southeast Asia responds to multiple recent abductions. The kidnappers claim...
Genting Malaysia Wants To Sell Luxury Yacht with Scandalous Past for $200M
Genting Malaysia Bhd is selling its "superyacht" -- with a checkered history -- for $200 million. Just six months ago, the casino mega-company acquired the 300-foot vessel for $126 million, according to news reports. The close to 60 percent markup deal will...
