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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Michael Silverblatt, Radio ‘Bookworm’ Who Interviewed Authors, Dies at 73
His public radio show, “Bookworm,” was a literary salon of the air for 33 years, drawing guests like Joan Didion, Susan Sontag and David Foster Wallace.
John Shirreffs, 80, Dies; Trainer of a Nearly Perfect Horse
He guided Zenyatta, a spectacular mare, to 19 consecutive wins and won the Kentucky Derby in 2005 with Giacomo, a 50-1 long shot.
Christopher S. Wren, Times Bureau Chief in Hostile Lands, Dies at 89
Over three decades, he reported from Moscow, Beijing, Tehran and elsewhere and wrote well-received books based on his reporting, including one about his globe-trotting cat.
Eric Dane, McSteamy on ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ Dies at 53 After Battling ALS
His breakout role came in 2006 as the handsome Dr. Mark Sloan, nicknamed McSteamy, the head of plastic surgery at a Seattle hospital. He died 10 months after announcing his A.L.S. diagnosis.
Doug Moe, 87, N.B.A. Coach as Freewheeling as His Style of Play, Dies
A former college All-American touched by scandal, he was irreverent and unpredictable as he piloted his fast-paced Nuggets and Spurs.
José van Dam, Suave and Riveting Opera Star, Dies at 85
One of the most esteemed singers of his era, he had a wide repertoire that included Mozart, Wagner and the title role in Messiaen’s epic “St. François d’Assise.”
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