496 stories by Larry Henry
Gulf Coast Casinos Brace For Storms, As Louisiana Gets Federal Assistance
At least one New Orleans-area casino was closed on Monday, Aug. 24, as two major storms barreled north across the Gulf of Mexico toward the Crescent City. Boomtown Casino in Harvey, La., was closed Aug. 24 “until further notice," Security Supervisor Paxton...
Former Mobster’s Death Recalls Las Vegas Era Portrayed in Movie ‘Casino’
A former mobster who had a bit part in the 1995 Martin Scorsese movie Casino has died in Las Vegas, capping a colorful period in the city’s underworld history. Frank Cullotta, 81, died Thursday, Aug. 20, in a Las Vegas hospital from...
New York State Casino Closings Could Impact Schools, Cities with Budget Crunch
With commercial casinos closed in New York because of coronavirus concerns, tax money from gaming is expected to be down about $600 million, according to the state budget office. About 80 percent of gaming tax revenue goes to education. The other 20...
New York State Casino Workers Set to March on Capitol, Demand Jobs Back
New York's casino employees plan to rally in Albany this week to tell Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) they want to start earning a living again. The rally outside the state Capitol is set for 11 a.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 20. In...
Nevada Bars and Taverns Featuring Slots Await Judge’s Decision On Reopening
A lawsuit that would overturn Gov. Steve Sisolak's (D) order closing any slot machine establishments that do not serve food may reach a decision this week. The closure affects some 62 Southern Nevada bar and tavern owners whose venues feature the machines....
Battle Over Louisiana Casino Smoking Rights Hits Lake Charles
The fight to end smoking in Louisiana casinos is shifting to Lake Charles near the Texas border. Most of the Bayou State’s big cities -- including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport -- have banned smoking in casinos. The Shreveport City Council...
