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.

Twin River Enjoys ‘Staggering’ Reopening in Mississippi

Twin River Worldwide Holdings has begun bringing back its seven casino properties closed by Covid-19. Marc Crisafulli (l.), executive vice president and president of Twin River’s two Rhode Island...

Published June 15, 2020

WEEKLY FEATURE: ‘Mideast Peace’ Deal for California Card Clubs, Tribes Gets Backlash

Trying to broker a peace between California card rooms and gaming tribes, state Senator Bill Dodd is pushing a bill that would legalize sports betting in the state but...

Published June 8, 2020

The Big Countdown: Derek Stevens On the Reopening of Las Vegas

Las Vegas casino owner Derek Stevens believes in the future of Las Vegas, and put his money where his mouth is, offering thousands of free flights to the city’s...

Published June 1, 2020

Why Some Casinos Are Reopening Smoke-Free

When U.S. casinos began to reopen last week, some that once accommodated cigarette use had shifted to smoke-free. In light of Covid-19—a respiratory disease—could this this the start of...

Published June 1, 2020

Beyond Coronavirus: The Unique Challenges of Tribal Gaming

As casinos across the U.S. start to reopen, they must adjust to fewer guests, lower revenues and a long-term comeback. GGB News spoke to industry expert Jeff Hartmann (l.)...

Published May 25, 2020

Post-Covid-19, What’s in the Cards for California Card Rooms?

How will the coronavirus affect California’s 66 card clubs? GGB News asked Kyle Kirkland (l.), president of the California Gaming Association, about the possible lasting impact of the crisis,...

Published May 25, 2020

‘No Compromise on Safety’: New San Manuel Chairman

When it comes to reopening its casino, California’s San Manuel Tribe is in no hurry. Kenneth Ramirez, recently elected tribal chairman (being sworn in at left), believes in safety...

Published May 18, 2020

Valley View Casino Among the First to Reopen in San Diego

Valley View Casino (l.) in San Diego County will reopen May 22 after two months on lockdown, leading the way for tribal resorts in the vicinity. It’s an exciting...

Published May 18, 2020

San Diego’s Rincon Tribe Mulls Conditions Under Which it Might Reopen Casino

Bo Mazzetti (l.), the chairman of Southern California’s Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians, says his tribe is “ready to go” and set to reopen Harrah’s Southern California. But he...

Published May 04, 2020

California Tribes Consider Reopening Plans

California has 62 gaming tribes, all with different plans for reopening their casinos once the coronavirus begins to recede. Chairman Gregory Michael Sarris, of Graton Rancheria (l.) in Sonoma...

Published April 27, 2020

Tribal Groups Call for Ouster of BIA’s Sweeney

Tara Sweeney (l.) of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) came under fire from tribal groups last week for her proposal to let Alaskan Native Corporations benefit from the...

Published April 20, 2020

Connecticut Council Presses for Online Gaming

The many small communities that make up southeastern Connecticut support the state’s two gaming tribes in their push to offers online gaming. Governor Ned Lamont shot down their request...

Published April 13, 2020

Riding Out the Crisis, Mapping the Recovery

Canada has 115 casinos, all of them shut down by the coronavirus. Paul Burns (l.), president and CEO of the Canadian Gaming Association, looks at what’s ahead when those...

Published April 6, 2020

Practice Safe Poker at Online Masters Tournament

The coronavirus is shutting down casinos around the world, but it’s also made room for the Online Poker Masters Tournament in April. Traditional players and iGamers will join for...

Published March 30, 2020

Brave New World: The Gaming Industry, After Covid-19

How will the gaming industry get back into the game once the coronavirus threat has passed? to Michael Soll (l.), president of The Innovation Group, believes we need to...

Published March 16, 2020

Former Washington Commissioner Commends Tribal Response to Virus

Former Washington State Gaming Commissioner Chris Stearns (l.) says tribal casinos in the state, which did not immediately close their doors on news of the Covid-19 threat, have since...

Published March 16, 2020

Massachusetts Casino Bill Gets Mixed Reception

Rep. Susan Williams Gifford’s (l.) controversial bill in the Massachusetts legislature would lower the bar for investment to build a casino in the Bay State’s Region C.

Published March 16, 2020

WEEKLY FEATURE: Massachusetts Tribe Soldiers On

This year marks 400 years since the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts. Cedric Cromwell (l.), chairman of the tribe that met them there, says it’s shameful that the...

Published March 9, 2020

Maine Study Recommends Expanding Tribal Rights

For four decades, a federal land settlement act has prevented Maine tribes from exercising the same sovereign rights as tribes in other states. The state’s recent review of the...

Published March 3, 2020

Alaska Mulls Lottery Bills

For decades, Alaska’s mighty petroleum industry kept the state’s finances fat and happy. Declining prices have created a budgetary crisis. Stepping in to address the problem are two proposals...

Published February 24, 2020