2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Martha’s Vineyard Tribe Wants Stay on Judge’s Casino Ruling as Wampanoags Move Forward with Appeal
The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) has asked for a temporary stay -- and expedited review -- on US District Judge F. Dennis Saylor's recent ruling over a planned Martha’s Vineyard gaming venue. The request comes as the tribe appeals the...
Ohio Racinos Surpass $1B in Net Revenues in FY19 as Horsemen Envision Future with Sports Betting
Ohio officials are praising racinos for setting a net revenue record of more than $1 billion during the recent fiscal year as the state is also considering proposals to legalize sports betting. The Ohio Lottery Commission announced the approximately $1.05 billion total...
Japan Moves Forward in Process to Set Up Gaming Regulatory Committee
A committee that will eventually oversee casino regulation in Japan is now taking shape as gaming operators interested in capturing one of three likely licenses continue to wait for more details. Two officials were appointed this month to develop the new committee,...
Gaming Venues May Scrutinize Biometric and Facial Monitoring of Patrons as Privacy Laws Enacted
Casinos could increasingly become part of a national debate on how to regulate and use biometric surveillance and related high-tech methods of data collection on gaming patrons. On one hand, privacy advocates are concerned what gaming venues and other organizations are doing...
Puerto Rico Online, In-Person Sports Betting Proposal Likely to Soon Get Approval from Gov. Ricardo Rossello
Legal sports betting is moving ahead in Puerto Rico as legislation probably will be signed promptly by Gov. Ricardo Rossello. It is seen as a way to promote tourism and improve the Caribbean island’s struggling economy. A bill -- PC2038 -- was...
NBC Sports Launches Pick ‘Em NASCAR Game with Saturday’s Coke Zero Sugar 400 Featuring $10,000 Jackpot
A free game from NBC Sports, which allows auto racing fans to win at least $10,000, begins Saturday and is linked with the NASCAR series starting with the Coke Zero Sugar 400 held in Daytona. The game is offered through the NBC...
Personal Injury Experts Caution Casinos Following $3 Million Jack Cincinnati Award to Injured Ohio Gambler
Veteran personal injury attorneys say that last week’s jury verdict -- which awarded $3 million to a woman after she tripped on a downed “wet floor” sign at Ohio’s Jack Cincinnati Casino -- provides a reminder for all gaming venue officials about...
Georgia Authorities Continue to Monitor Amusement Machines ‘Across the State’ Illegally Paying Out Cash
Coin-operated amusement machines (COAMs) found in many convenience stores and gas stations in the Peach State are getting scrutinized by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) for illegally paying out cash to winners. Under state law, retail stores can offer COAMs. But...
Mohegan Tribal Council Member Kevin Brown Soon Likely to Resign Following Inquiry
Mohegan Tribal Council Ex-Chairman Kevin Brown is leaving the council completely following an ethics investigation, according to a Connecticut news report. Brown previously quit the chairman’s post in February for “personal reasons.” But last week, his pending departure from the nine-member tribal...
Tribal Law Experts Weigh in On New Trump NIGC Nominee
Two attorneys familiar with E. Sequoyah Simermeyer -- the nominee to chair the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) -- describe him as an experienced and “fierce” advocate for the tribes. Simermeyer was recommended for the post this week by President Donald Trump....
