By Kim Velsey 6/13/12 3:22pm

Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous

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Did Steve Wynn Buy His $70 M. Ritz-Carlton Duplex for a Hometown Advantage in Casino Competition?

It appears that casino kingpin Steve Wynn did indeed buy   Christopher Jeffries’ dazzling duplex at 50 Central Park South with more in mind than great closet space and Central Park Views.

It looks like he may be angling for a little resident respect when he vies for one of the state’s new casino licenses. And we thought he was still smarting over the loss of his old place at the Plaza! Read More

By The Editors 3/21/12 10:36am

opinion

A Good Bet

Yes, gambling is going on all around us, and nobody is shocked to hear about it. That’s why Governor Cuomo and the State Legislature were right to take a big step toward the construction of seven new casinos in the state. Simply put, if you don’t build them, they won’t come. Read More

By The Editors 4/19/11 11:04pm

Editorial

Read It and Weep: The Case for Legalizing Online Gambling

Preet Bharara, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District, recently announced the indictments of 11 individuals connected to three Internet poker companies that allegedly took in or laundered billions of dollars in illegal gambling schemes. The scope of the criminal activity was shocking: The government moved to close down more than 75 bank accounts that Read More