Obituaries Related to "Gamble" from New York Times Archive
Felicia Campbell, Professor Who Studied Gambling and Pop Culture, Dies at 89
Ms. Campbell was the longest-serving professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She died of complications of the novel coronavirus.
Archbishop Oscar Cruz, Philippine Critic of Graft and Gambling, Dies at 85
He made it his main mission to rid the Philippines of illegal gambling, drawing the ire of officials. He died of complications of the new coronavirus.
Stanley Ho, Who Turned Macau Into a Global Gambling Hub, Dies at 98
Mr. Ho led the tiny Chinese territory’s transformation into the world’s most lucrative gambling destination.
A ‘Liberty’ Rebellion in Idaho Threatens to Undermine Coronavirus Orders
Even some public officials have challenged social-distancing requirements, calling them assaults on the Constitution. One group wants to gather up to 1,000 people for Easter.
Brooklyn Shooting: 4 Killed at Crown Heights Social Club
The motive was not clear, but illegal dice and card games were occurring at the club when the shooting started, the police said.
Oscar Gamble, Power Hitter With Prodigious Hair, Dies at 68
In addition to his home runs, he was known for his formidable Afro — until, that is, he was traded to George Steinbrenner’s Yankees.
Shock in Southern Tier of New York as Hopes of Gambling and Fracking Both Die
Hopes in the Binghamton area for an economic revival led by hydraulic fracturing and a luxury casino were dashed by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo.
Bill Eadington, Economist and Gambling Expert, Dies at 67
Mr. Eadington was one of the first academics to study gambling, as both a force for economic development and a challenging social problem.
Bill Eadington, Economist and Gambling Expert, Dies at 67
Mr. Eadington was one of the first academics to study gambling, as both a force for economic development and a challenging social problem.
Amarillo Slim, Gambler With a Sly Wit, Dies at 83
Mr. Slim won five times in World Series of Poker events and was elected to at least four gambling halls of fame.
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Aldrich Ames, C.I.A. Turncoat Who Helped the Soviets, Dies at 84
As chief of the counterintelligence branch of the C.I.A.’s Soviet division, he had access to some of the nation’s deepest secrets. He had been serving a life sentence since 1994.
Rosa von Praunheim, 83, Dies; Captured Gay Life in Germany on Film
His first feature-length movie, in 1971, was called his country’s “Stonewall moment,” for jump-starting a gay-rights movement. He became a leading voice of it.
Doug LaMalfa Is Dead: Republican Congressman From California Was 65
A Republican in the House since 2013, he portrayed himself as a voice for his constituents in his northeast district. His death narrowed his party’s slim majority in the chamber.
Bela Tarr, Titan of Slow-Moving Cinema, Is Dead at 70
Called his “masterpiece,” one film, “Satantango,” is seven hours long. A favorite of critics and film festivals, he focused on the “human dignity” of marginal characters.
Eva Schloss, Anne Frank’s Stepsister and Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 96
Freed from Auschwitz, she was silent about her ordeal for four decades. Then she decided to dedicate her life to educating people about the dangers of prejudice.
Robert Heide, Daring Playwright and Warhol Collaborator, Dies at 91
He helped create the Off Off Broadway theater scene, wrote and acted in Andy Warhol’s films, and turned his fascination with collectible Americana into books.
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