2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Some 150 Mourners Remember Two Kids Who Died in Detroit Casino Garage on Cold Night
A boy and girl were eulogized this week They passed away after being in a cold van at a casino garage Friends, relatives, and well-wishers attended a farewell this week for the two children who passed away earlier this month in a...
California Casino Gas Station Sells Diesel Instead of Unleaded in Error
Wrong fuel sold for few hours Repairs to autos could be costly Motorists should get cars checked soon _______________________________________________________________ Motorists wound up filling their tanks with diesel fuel instead of unleaded gasoline earlier this week at California’s Rolling Hills Casino Travel Center....
Philadelphia Casino Evacuated After Bomb Threat
No bomb was found Guests, employees were forced to leave Normal operations resume ________________________________________________________________________________ Rivers Casino Philadelphia was evacuated on Thursday morning after a bomb threat. The threat turned out to be unfounded, according to local media reports. The incident was reported...
Las Vegas Sees Murder Spree, Several Arrests
Teen killed on way home from party Possible murder-suicide Hookah lounge deadly shooting Multiple deadly shootings and homicide arrests took place over recent days in Las Vegas, according to local news reports. In one case, a 17-year-old was shot dead on Corsaire...
Henderson Residents Support Embattled Police Chief, 1,400 Signatures on Sympathetic Petition
Members of the public defend Henderson police chief Over 1,400 signatures were placed on a petition to reinstate her Chief Hollie Chadwick is on leave until March 6 Many Henderson, Nev. residents are throwing their support behind the city’s police chief who...
Hard Rock Casino Rockford Slot Attendants Vote to Join Teamsters Union
Vote was 98% affirmative They likely will seek salary increases Workers were fed up with status quo Employees at Illinois’ Hard Rock Casino Rockford who staff slot machines have overwhelmingly voted to join the Teamsters Union. The recent vote carried by 98%,...
Israel Investigates Alleged Illegal Betting, Match Fixing in Soccer League
Two investigation firms looked into allegations Police may take over inquiry Half of the league games could have been fixed ________________________________________________________________________ One of Israel’s soccer leagues is under scrutiny this week after accusations were made that as many as half of its...
Jackpot News Roundup: $12.3 Million Won at Nevada’s Virgin River Casino
Player bet $5 Money won on a Megabucks Spitfire Multipliers Red Hot 7s slot machine game Unnamed winner ________________________________________________________________ A $5 bet led to a $12,371,364.88 payout on Sunday at the Virgin River Casino & Lodge in Mesquite, Nev. The jackpot was...
Casino Crime News Roundup: Fire Closes Casino Parking Garage
A parking garage temporarily was closed on Monday morning after a blaze broke out at California’s Chumash Casino Resort. The fire initially was noticed at 8:10 a.m. in the lower level of the parking complex. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department was...
Henderson Police Chief Placed on Leave After Alleged Union Busting
Chief Hollie Chadwick got into a dispute with the police union Reported issues over overtime by union official She reportedly has until next month to let the city know if she will take buyout Henderson, Nevada Police Chief Hollie Chadwick was put...
