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2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
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...
DJ Marshmello Leaves Palms Nightclub Gig Early Likely with Handsome Payout
Christopher Comstock -- known professionally as Marshmello -- the now ex DJ at Kaos Nightclub at The Palms Las Vegas, may have had a lucrative payout provision in his contract. Or, at least, went through recent negotiations with Palms management, as his...
Poker Experts Suspicious Over Mike Postle’s High Win Rate as He Denies Allegations
Former pro poker players are echoing concern from colleagues over possible cheating by Mike Postle, who has often played live-streamed games at California’s Stones Gambling Hall, but is now under scrutiny. Now engaged in such fields as law and academia, the former...
Fukuoka City, Japan Casino Proposal Shot Down by Mayor
Fukuoka City, Japan is resisting a local recommendation to vie for one of Japan’s three integrated resort venue licenses as the competition heats up in other communities. Mayor Soichiro Takashima recently said the timing to take part is not right, and given...
Scantily Clad Saipan Casino Hostesses Forced to Swim with Male Guests, Harassment Lawsuit Claims
Female VIP hostesses at Imperial Pacific International’s (IPI) Saipan casino faced continual harassment and intimidation by male guests, a recent federal lawsuit reveals. The allegations range from the workers being ordered to swim -- while wearing only bikinis -- with male patrons,...
Slot Machine Near Misses Do Not Lead to Continued Play by Gamblers: Study
Gamblers who come close to winning on slot machines -- but narrowly lose -- are not motivated to keep playing the game, according to a new Canadian study. For instance, someone who winds up with two lemons and a cherry on the...