2472 stories by Ed Silverstein
Massachusetts City Leaders Warn that Nearby New Hampshire Casino Will Lead to Problems
The city council in Lawrence, Mass. claims the recently-approved gaming property in nearby Salem, NH could lead to drugs, poverty, and sex trafficking. The charitable casino is to be located in a former Lord & Taylor store at The Mall at Rockingham...
Las Vegas Crime News Roundup: Man Who Attacked Judge Faces Up to 65 Years in Prison
Deobra Redden will be spending up to 65 years behind bars for jumping over a Las Vegas court bench and repeatedly assaulting a judge. Redden, 31, of Las Vegas, was sentenced this week to between 26 and 65 years, his attorney, Carl...
Alleged Drunk Motorist Crashes Into New Hampshire DraftKings Sportsbook Site
An employee was injured and a gaming property building was damaged after a Honda CR-V was driven into a New Hampshire casino on Monday night. The employee, described as a 47-year-old woman, didn’t suffer serious ailments, but was transported to a local...
Armed Las Vegas Hotel Guest Shot Dead by Police Officer Following Standoff, Cops Reveal
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) is investigating the recent deadly shooting of an armed man by an officer at the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa. The man refused to surrender to officers despite extended attempted negotiations, according to news...
Casino Crime News Roundup: Suspect Identified in Southland Casino Parking Lot Murder
The man suspected of fatally shooting a victim last month outside of Arkansas’ Southland Casino has been identified by the West Memphis Police Department. Travis Boyd, 34, is described as “armed and dangerous,” and remains on the loose, police said. He’s 5...
Bettor Investment Group Reportedly Offered to Buy Concord Casino
An entity called Bettor Investment Group recently attempted to purchase New Hampshire’s problem-plagued Concord Casino, according to a news report. The Concord Monitor reported this week that Better Investment Group made an offer for the charitable gaming property, citing documents from the...
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Gets Preliminary OK for New Management, Worker Strike Continues
A new entity got initial regulatory approval this week to manage daily operations at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) on Wednesday backed having an operation called “C&C 4455” take over routine management at the off-Strip property, according...
Accused Hustler Casino Robber Charged with Violent Holdups
A man who allegedly threatened, assaulted, and robbed a woman in the parking lot outside of California’s Hustler Casino was arrested on several charges this week. Oshae Pollard, 21, of Los Angeles, was charged for brazenly robbing the victim at the Gardena...
Man Who Shot at Vegas Cops Had Kidnapped, Bound, and Sexually Assaulted Prostitute, Prosecutors Reveal
The man who led Las Vegas cops on a Friday night chase before crashing his vehicle in a casino parking lot before shooting at an officer had abducted and sexually assaulted a sex worker hours before the shooting, authorities said. The November...
Jackpot News Roundup: Thanksgiving Provides Many Generous Payouts at US Casinos
Thanksgiving has proven to be a lucky time for visitors to gaming properties nationwide. A woman named Carlina had reason to be especially thankful after winning about $617K at California’s Eagle Mountain Casino. The $617,150.11 payout for the Central Valley resident is...
