2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Dotty’s Casino in Spring Valley, Nevada Site of Reported Double Shooting
Two victims were apparently shot outside of a Dotty’s Casino location in Spring Valley, Nev. on Thursday night. Initial reports say the pair were both critically injured. Witnesses told the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department they heard repeated gunfire at about 9:30...
Off-Strip Shooting Leads to Death of Las Vegas Police Officer
A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officer was shot and killed Thursday morning near the Las Vegas Strip. A suspect was arrested later that day and is to appear in court on Friday. While at a crime scene, Officer Truong Thai,...
Montana’s Lucky Lil’s Casino Site of Reported Murder-Suicide
A man shot and killed another man in Anaconda, Mont.’s Lucky Lil’s Casino on Wednesday evening, according to local media. The shooter then went to the property’s parking lot, where he killed himself. The victim was shot twice in the head at...
Oklahoma Casino Restaurant Implements Robots to Serve Meals, Beverages
Oklahoma’s Choctaw Casino & Resort is the latest gaming property to automate some serving tasks in its restaurant. Three robots will soon bring food and drinks to guests’ tables and return dirty dishes to the kitchen after a meal. The high-tech robots...
Las Vegas Conventions Authority New Ad Campaign: Leave Kids at Home
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) debuted a new television advertising campaign this week. The marketing initiative encourages parents to leave their kids at home while visiting Las Vegas. In one of the spots, a middle-aged father pretends to be...
Stolen Vehicle Strikes Las Vegas Police Cruiser, Second Car in Pursuit Near Strip
A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officer was taken to a local hospital Tuesday after a suspect drove a stolen vehicle into a police cruiser near the Las Vegas Strip. The unnamed suspect was later apprehended. The incident began at about...
Washington State Casino Elderly Winner Followed, Beaten, Robbed
An 81-year-old woman was tailed home last week after an evening of gambling at Washington State’s Muckleshoot Casino. Once there, a robber struck her in the head and stole her purse. Inside was $1,200. As the sole robber approached her, the victim...
Connecticut’s Foxwoods Casino Parking Garage Sees Fire, Multiple Vehicles in Flames
Several vehicles in Connecticut’s Foxwoods Resort Casino’s parking garage caught fire late Tuesday afternoon. There did not appear to be any injuries, but vehicles were likely damaged from the flames. It is unclear what caused the fire. Staff from a local fire...
Louisiana Casino Death Shows Lack of Resources for Struggling Teenagers
Relatives have disclosed the teenager found deceased last week at Louisiana’s Paragon Casino Resort had been struggling with drugs and mental health issues. But officials have yet to release a formal cause of death. It troubles the family because Giah Barrere, 17,...
Powerball Ticket Purchased in Iowa Pays Out $2M, Five Correct Numbers
A lucky person who purchased a Powerball ticket in Forest City, Iowa has won $2 million. The ticket was bought at a Casey’s convenience store for Monday’s drawing. The name of the winner has not been revealed as of early Tuesday. The...
