2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Angry Gambler Attacks Bayou Casino Slot Machine
A gambler -- sporting a camouflage jacket -- entered the Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel apparently ready to do battle. Tribal police in Louisiana are still searching for the man who punched a slot machine -- causing about $500 worth of damage --...
Connecticut Considers Forming Gaming Commission, Opening Competitive Process for Resort Casinos
Connecticut lawmakers are considering setting up a gaming commission and instituting an open bidding process for casino licenses. The role of the gaming commission would be more advisory, as it would analyze competing proposals from casino operators. As envisioned, the gaming commission...
Philippines Regulator PAGCOR Pleads with Duterte to Ease Casino Licensing Ban
PAGCOR, the Philippines gaming regulator, is trying to convince the nation’s controversial president to ease up on a one-year-old ban preventing any new casino licenses from being granted. But so far at least, Rodrigo Duterte has shown no penchant for relaxing his existing...
Connecticut’s Planned Tribal Winds Casino Project Still Up in the Air
A tribal casino proposed for non-sovereign land in East Windsor, Connecticut finally has a name -- Tribal Winds -- but the gaming venue may have to wait as it faces continuing legal and regulatory roadblocks. Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribal leaders have also...
Luxor Capital Group Revealed as New Buyer of Ocean Resort Casino Atlantic City
Ocean Resort Casino’s new controlling owner was finally identified this week as Luxor Capital Group -- a New York City-based hedge fund -- which will take over from current owner Bruce Deifik, who will be out of the picture entirely once Luxor...
Hard Rock Atlantic City Ready for Sports Betting Launch as Super Bowl 53 Hovers
Atlantic City's Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is getting ready for Super Bowl 53 with a newly approved sports book that should be taking action just in time for Sunday's big race between the Pats and the Rams in Atlanta. The Hard...
New York State Assembly May Launch Gambling Addiction Study, But Is There an Agenda?
In New York, a recent proposal to study gambling addiction is making its way through the State Assembly, even as questions arise if it is a thinly veiled anti-gambling measure. Assembly Bill A00591 calls upon Commissioner Arlene Gonzalez-Sanchez of the State Office of...
Hawaii Says Aloha To Possible State Sports Betting Corporation Measure Post-PASPA
Hawaii may soon be joining the ranks of states with legal sports betting: the Aloha State has introduced House Bill 1107, which would offer betting on sporting events to anyone over 18 years old via a specially set up corporation. Under the measure,...
Arizona Proposes Tribal Sports Betting Bill Allowing for Both On and Off Sovereign Land Wagering
In Arizona, a ground-breaking new proposal could lead to legalized tribal sports betting in the state. Introduced this week in the state legislature, the bill would allow tribes to offer sports wagering in limited off-reservation locations, as well as within tribal casinos. Senate...
Pennsylvania ‘Games of Skill’: Legal Issues Continue to Trouble Authorities, Confuse Providers
In Pennsylvania, so-called "games of skill" are causing confusion for law enforcement. The machines, which look a bit like traditional slots at first glance (see video below) are found primarily at gas stations and convenience stores -- but their legality is in question....
