David Ross, Author at GGB News

Author: David Ross

David D. Ross edits the Escondido Times-Advocate and Valley Roadrunner newspapers. A freelance journalist for over 40 years, Ross is knowledgeable about San Diego's backcountry and has written on tourism in Julian, Palomar Mountain, San Diego Safari Park—and the area’s casinos. He has a master’s degree in military history from Norwich University.

California Tribal Leader: Voters Will Say Yes to Sports Betting

In 2022, Californians will vote on a measure to legalize sports betting at tribal casinos and racetracks. James Siva, chairman of the California Nations Indian Gaming Association, is confident...

Published July 7, 2021

Like Tribes, California Tracks Wary About Mobile Sports Betting

California sports betting is usually framed as a fight between tribal casinos and commercial card rooms. But racetracks like Del Mar (l.) also have a stake in the decision,...

Published June 21, 2021

UNLV Report Warns Sportsbooks, Media to Promote Responsibly

A report from the International Gaming Institute of UNLV advises sports betting operators to act responsibly when it comes to advertising and promos—before some bureaucracy tells it to. An...

Published May 24, 2021

Tribal Chairman: Minimum Wage Hikes ‘The Right Thing to Do’

As the debate grows about minimum wage hikes, this tribal casino voluntarily stepping up to increase rates. Greg Sarris (l.), chairman of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, says...

Published May 17, 2021

California Tribes Talk Back on Fee-to-Trust Foot-Dragging

For nearly 30 years, San Diego County has opposed virtually all land-to-trust applications by local tribes. The policy has created simmering resentment in a county with more tribal casinos...

Published April 19, 2021

Foxwoods’ First Native CEO: Appointment ‘Means Everything’

In March, Jason Guyot (l.), a veteran of Foxwoods Resort Casino, made history, becoming the resort’s first-ever Pequot chief executive. Guyot had filled the role on an interim basis...

Published April 21, 2021

Bill Sponsor: Sports Betting Overdue in Texas

Texans are proud of going their own way; it’s a tradition in the Lone Star State. But when it comes to sports betting, state Rep. Dan Huberty (l.) thinks...

Published March 22, 2021

Pequot War Revived With Sports Betting Pact

Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Chairman Rodney Butler (l.) is outraged at the separate sports betting deal made between Governor Ned Lamont and the Mohegan Tribe. Butler said the deal "reopened...

Published March 15, 2021

Arizona Sports Betting Bill: Is The Fix In?

In Arizona, questions swirl around a plan by Governor Doug Ducey (l.) to make sports betting available to tribes and sports franchises, but omit bars and taverns. One newspaper...

Published March 8, 2021

Georgia: Casino Resorts Would Capture Drive-Thru Travelers

Some Georgia developers have proposed casino resorts as a way to attract tourists already traveling through. One potential location: Atlanta Motor Speedway (rendering l.)

Published February 15, 2021

Nebraska Horsemen’s Plan to Revolutionize Racing

Nebraska horsemen are taking a new approach to keep their industry going, says industry leader Robert Moser (l.): nonprofit ownership of tracks in partnership with a casino operator. Gaming...

Published February 15, 2021

Washington Tribes Fight To Keep All of the Sports Betting Pie

When Washington state lawmakers approved sports betting for the state's gaming tribes, it excluded commercial operators like card rooms and racetracks. A new bill co-sponsored by state Senator Marko...

Published January 25, 2021

Washington Card Rooms Fight for A Piece of Sports Betting Pie

Last year, Washington State lawmakers approved sports betting for the state's gaming tribes, excluding commercial operators like Maverick CEO Eric Persson (l.). Now support is growing for a bill...

Published January 25, 2021

Connecticut Lawmakers Close In On Legal Sports Betting Deal

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has called for legal sports wagers, and Speaker of the House Matt Ritter (l.) says lawmakers are getting close to a deal. But it won't...

Published January 18, 2021

California Tribe: Pandemic ‘Perfect Time’ to Launch Hospitality Group

Last month, the Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi-Yokut tribe of Northern California announced a new business arm, Palace Hospitality, giving other tribes a chance to benefit from its expertise and...

Published December 28, 2020

Loop De Loop: New, People-Friendly Transit Systems to Move Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Convention Center Loop, set to open in January, and a second citywide transportation loop planned by Elon Musk’s Boring Company, could be the start of what...

Published December 14, 2020

Harrah’s Whistleblower Resists Moving Complaint to Federal Court

After Darrel Pilant, the leader of Harrah’s Southern California (l.), resigned rather than reopen the property at the height of the pandemic, he sued Caesars Entertainment, which manages the...

Published November 23, 2020

Jamul Tribe’s Chairwoman Pinto A ‘Warrior’

Erica M. Pinto (l.), the chairwoman of the Jamul Indian Village, received the Warrior Award from the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of California in early November. The small...

Published November 16, 2020

AWARD WINNER! Maverick CEO Persson: Destined for Gaming

GGB News Reporter David Ross won first place in the Magazine: Profiles category of the annual awards program from the San Diego Press Club. Congratulations to David! Here’s his...

Published October 26, 2020

Michigan Tribe Separates Gaming From Pot

Bay Mills Tribal Chairman Bryan Newland (l.) tells GGB News that his tribe’s two businesses are totally disconnected. One has nothing to do with the other, but is an...

Published October 26, 2020