2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
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...
Sex Assault Suspect Charged After Gunfire Exchanged With Las Vegas Police Officer
The man who allegedly shot at a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officer on Friday night after a high-speed chase was charged this week. Jaime Mendoza, 54, faces seven counts following the North Las Vegas confrontation and earlier reported sex assault...
Suspected Shooter of Vegas Uber Driver Has History of Threatening, Reckless Driving: Report
The woman accused of shooting and killing an Uber driver on the Las Vegas Strip following a road rage incident last month previously threatened someone with a gun at a restaurant, news reports revealed. In May, the 24-year-old female allegedly grabbed and...
New Charitable Casino Approved in New Hampshire
Salem, New Hampshire’s planning board last week gave the go-ahead to place a charitable gaming property in a former Lord & Taylor store. By a five-to-two vote, officials approved the use at The Mall at Rockingham Park. The Live! Casino will cost about...
Las Vegas Crime News Roundup: M Casino Visitor Struck With Bat
A woman suffered head injuries after being struck with a bat at Henderson, Nev.’s M Resort Spa & Casino on Sunday. The unnamed victim was taken to a local hospital for emergency treatment but there was no word on the extent of...
