Dan Gilbert resides in Michigan with his wife Jennifer Gilbert. His wife serves on the Gilbert Family Neurofibromatosis Institute at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. and also serves on the boards of ORT America and the Israeli and Overseas Committee of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit.
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Surprise Announcement by Dan Gilbert
Rocket Mortgage stock skyrockets! It’s taking off like a bullet!! ANNOUNCEMENT by Dan Gilbert The one and only Dan Gilbert of Converting Cities fame and previous owner of the Cavaliers basketball team in Cleveland, Ohio recently announced that his successful Rocket Mortgage Company will convert to a totally not-for-profit mortgage enterprise (details to be released).Continue reading “Surprise Announcement by Dan Gilbert”
Take Your Medicine Rice – Ultimate Seed Explosion
TAKE YOUR MEDICINE RICE – ULTIMATE SEED EXPLOSION The perfect non-sticky rice. Dry is good. Lots of nutrients. Just what the rice doctor ordered. Serve as is, or with sauteed veggies. Your choice! Makes 12 cups
Steve’s Morning Wood
STEVE’S MORNING WOOD Preparing for LIPID PANEL TEST. NINE DAYS. ALMOST RAW oats, dried fruit – cherry-berry blend, walnuts, flaxseed, cinnamon, cocoa, flaxseed, vegan yeast for B12. MAKES 11-12 cups
And Then There’s Detroit Where It All Started
Detroit’s native son, billionaire Dan Gilbert, makes the case for his town Connie Loizos Thu, April 15, 2021, 9:30 AM Dan Gilbert loves his hometown of Detroit. He loves it so much that the billionaire founder of what would eventually become the mortgage lender Quicken Loans has poured at least $2.5 billion into rehabilitating buildings inContinue reading “And Then There’s Detroit Where It All Started”
Canada Is Embracing Single-Gaming Sports Betting, Coup for the Score
Canada Green Lights Single-Game Sports Betting, Win for theScore, Other Gaming Companies Posted on: February 17, 2021, 07:41h. Last updated on: February 17, 2021, 07:41h. Todd Shriber Expertise: Financial, Gaming Business, Mergers and Acquisitions. In a highly anticipated move, Canada’s parliament on Wednesday approved wagering on individual sporting events, paving the way for eventual introduction in provinces andContinue reading “Canada Is Embracing Single-Gaming Sports Betting, Coup for the Score”
High Speed Victorville, California to Las Vegas Rail Line Targeted for Spring Construction Start
High Speed Victorville, California to Las Vegas Rail Line Targeted for Spring Construction Start Posted on: January 15, 2021, 02:04h. Last updated on: January 15, 2021, 03:03h. Larry Henry Expertise: Commercial Gaming, Gaming Business, Legislation, Politics, Regulation. Construction on a high-speed rail line connecting Victorville, Calif. to Las Vegas could begin this spring. Brightline West said in a status updateContinue reading “High Speed Victorville, California to Las Vegas Rail Line Targeted for Spring Construction Start”
Las Vegas Era From Movie ‘Casino’ Gone Forever: Former Mobster
Las Vegas Era From Movie ‘Casino’ Gone Forever: Former Mobster Posted on: January 10, 2021, 04:26h. Last updated on: January 12, 2021, 10:17h. Larry Henry Expertise: Commercial Gaming, Gaming Business, Legislation, Politics, Regulation. Near the end of his life last summer, former mobster Frank Cullotta said Las Vegas as depicted in the movie Casino will never come back. Former mobster Frank CullottaContinue reading “Las Vegas Era From Movie ‘Casino’ Gone Forever: Former Mobster “
Trump Plaza Implosion Symbolic Ending to Donald Trump Casino Career
Trump Plaza Implosion Symbolic Ending to Donald Trump Casino Career Posted on: February 17, 2021, 12:59h. Last updated on: February 17, 2021, 02:40h. Devin O’Connor Expertise: Commercial Gaming, Entertainment, Politics. Today’s implosion of Trump Plaza in Atlantic City is the unofficial end to former President Donald Trump’s business dealings in the gaming industry. A few minutes after 9Continue reading “Trump Plaza Implosion Symbolic Ending to Donald Trump Casino Career”
JACK Management Buys Two Ohio Casinos from Dan Gilbert
Billionaire businessman Dan Gilbert is out of the Ohio casino Expertise: Financial, Gaming Business, Mergers and AcquisitionsBillionaire businessman Dan Gilbert is out of the Ohio casino businesses. That’s after reportedly selling his JACK Entertainment to the company’s management team last month. JACK Chairman Matthew Cullen confirmed to the Cleveland Jewish News (CJN) that the gamingContinue reading “JACK Management Buys Two Ohio Casinos from Dan Gilbert”
Casino Parking Garages Continue to Be Settings for Violent Crimes
Casino Parking Garages Continue to Be Settings for Violent Crimes Posted on: September 19, 2020, 09:00h. Last updated on: September 19, 2020, 11:27h. Ed SilversteinExpertise: Crime, Legal, Tribal Gaming. Multiple US gaming property garages were the scenes of shootings in recent months. In the latest incident, a shooting took place last Monday at the Agua Caliente Casino garageContinue reading “Casino Parking Garages Continue to Be Settings for Violent Crimes”
Joe Biden 2020 Odds Shorten Following Contentious Debate
Joe Biden 2020 Odds Shorten Following Contentious Debate with President Trump Posted on: September 30, 2020, 12:24h. Last updated on: September 30, 2020, 01:13h. Devin O’Connor Expertise: Commercial Gaming, Entertainment, Politics. The odds of former Vice President Joe Biden becoming the 46th president of the United States are shortening following the first of three planned presidential debates. PriorContinue reading “Joe Biden 2020 Odds Shorten Following Contentious Debate”
Las Vegas Court Approves $800M Settlement for 2017 Shooting Victims
Posted on: September 30, 2020, 02:20h. Last updated on: September 30, 2020, 03:20h. Devin O’Connor Expertise: Commercial Gaming, Entertainment, Politics. A Las Vegas court has signed off on MGM Resorts and its insurers settling with October 2017 shooting victims for $800 million. $800 million has been approved for victims’ families and survivors of the Route 91 Harvest massContinue reading “Las Vegas Court Approves $800M Settlement for 2017 Shooting Victims”
Japanese Police Arrest Top Yakuza Boss Over High Stakes Baccarat Den
Japanese Police Arrest Top Yakuza Boss Accused of Running High-Stakes Tokyo Baccarat Den Posted on: September 30, 2020, 02:49h. Last updated on: September 30, 2020, 03:20h. Philip ConnellerExpertise: Crime, Regulation, Retail betting. Tokyo police said this week they had arrested a high-level yakuza boss who they accuse of operating an illegal casino in the bustling Roppongi area ofContinue reading “Japanese Police Arrest Top Yakuza Boss Over High Stakes Baccarat Den”
5Dimes Settles with Feds, Forfeits $46 Million as Offshore Sportsbook Seeks Path to US Legitimacy
5Dimes Settles with Feds, Forfeits $46 Million as Offshore Sportsbook Seeks Path to US Legitimacy Posted on: September 30, 2020, 11:58h. Last updated on: October 1, 2020, 12:04h. The US Department of Justice announced Wednesday it reached an agreement with 5Dimes, with the offshore sportsbook forfeiting more than $46 million to settle a federal criminalContinue reading “5Dimes Settles with Feds, Forfeits $46 Million as Offshore Sportsbook Seeks Path to US Legitimacy”
Two teens, man charged in fatal shooting of Cleveland police officer, informant
Sharon’s View: Three teenagers, 15, 17, 18 years old (2 juveniles 1 adult). Approach two old guys (53 & 50 years old) sitting in a car “behind a mostly abandoned strip mall on West 67th Place near West 65th Street and Storer Avenue.” To most teenagers, people in their fifties are old. Old white peopleContinue reading “Two teens, man charged in fatal shooting of Cleveland police officer, informant”
Two more arrested in slaying of Cleveland police officer, informant, sources say
Two more arrested in slaying of Cleveland police officer, informant, sources say Updated Sep 07, 2020; Posted Sep 07, 2020 Cleveland police Det. James Skernivitz was shot and killed during a drug investigation. By Adam Ferrise, cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio — Police arrested two more people in connection with the slaying of Cleveland police Det. James Skernivitz andContinue reading “Two more arrested in slaying of Cleveland police officer, informant, sources say”
US Casinos Push for Cashless Gambling Payments, Citing Virus
By Associated Press, Wire Service Content June 16, 2020, at 10:06 a.m. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The American casino industry wants gambling regulators to make it easier to adopt cashless payment transactions on the casino floor, citing a desire to help customers avoid handling money during the coronavirus outbreak. In a report released Tuesday, the AmericanContinue reading “US Casinos Push for Cashless Gambling Payments, Citing Virus”
With bets off during coronavirus, Ohio’s casino, racino revenue down $112 million –
With bets off during coronavirus, Ohio’s casino, racino revenue down $112 million Updated Apr 07, 5:54 PM; Posted Apr 07, 2:04 PM MGM Northfield Park, JACK Thistledown Racino and JACK Casino Cleveland. (Rich Exner, cleveland.com) By Rich Exner, cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio – The record start to the year for Ohio’s casino and racino industry came toContinue reading “With bets off during coronavirus, Ohio’s casino, racino revenue down $112 million – “
Ohio’s casinos, racinos must shut down or keep customers, workers below a total of 100
Updated Mar 13, 2020; Posted Mar 13, 2020 By Rich Exner, cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio – Ohio’s four casinos and seven racinos must shut down or keep the total number of people in the buildings, including employees, under 100, as part of the state’s effort to contain spread of coronavirus, the state ordered Friday. Continue reading “Ohio’s casinos, racinos must shut down or keep customers, workers below a total of 100 “
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