2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Dotty’s Casino Alleged Bandits Remain in Jail, Face Robbery, Murder Charges
The two men accused in last month’s death of a Dotty’s Las Vegas casino manager were self-identified as an uncle and his nephew. The younger man also paid the older man about $1,100 for finding a jackpot winner to rob in the...
Las Vegas Chapels Warned: Pay Up Or Stop Elvis Presley-Themed Weddings
Many wedding chapels in Las Vegas that provide ceremonies using Elvis Presley’s likeness were notified by a licensing company to stop using his persona, or pay a significant licensing fee. The demand has led to a local uproar over the Las Vegas...
Rockford Casino Gunman Hospitalized, Illinois Officials Review Police Shooting
An armed man who was shot and critically wounded Saturday by a deputy and two police officers at Hard Rock Rockford Casino remains hospitalized today. He had pointed a gun at his head and fired a shot into the air before aiming...
Michigan Gambling Raid Leads to Six Arrests, $33K Reportedly Seized
Six suspects were apprehended after Warren, Mich. police raided a local bar-restaurant on Friday. It was identified as Club Babylon. The suspects include four men in their 50s and two women, ages 43 and 57, according to the Macomb Daily, a Michigan...
Texan Gambled Away Some of $1M Swindled From Investors, Feds Claim
A 42-year-old man was sentenced to 10 years in prison on May 26 for allegedly defrauding more than a dozen investors in a complex swindle. The six-year scheme raised over $1 million. Some of the money was spent gambling at casinos, prosecutors...
Snoqualmie Casino Motorists Line Up for Free Gasoline, Only Five Gallons Still a Draw
Close to 100 Washington State motorists took advantage of this holiday weekend’s free gasoline giveaway at Snoqualmie Casino. The limited promotion took place as gasoline prices are setting record highs. The giveaway occurred at 7 am Friday, with cars lining up starting...
Hard Rock Rockford Casino Site of Shooting, Man Critically Injured by Illinois Cops
An unnamed man was hospitalized in critical condition Saturday night after he was shot in the parking lot of Illinois’ Hard Rock Rockford Casino. The suspect suffered “life-threatening” gunshot wounds, police revealed. Police claim he “pointed” a firearm at officers. That led...
Hong Kong Gambling Den Violence: Man Fatally Stabbed, Woman Beaten
A man was knifed to death Fiday at an illicit gaming joint in Hong Kong. A woman was punched and kicked until she lost consciousness. Suspects were apprehended. The Standard, an English-language Hong Kong newspaper, reported that the 46-year-old man was stabbed...
Mirage Volcano Preservation Effort Is About Saving Las Vegas Strip Memories
This Memorial Day weekend could be one of the last holidays to watch the faux volcano explode in front of The Mirage. The Las Vegas Strip iconic attraction could soon be dismantled. Memories tied with it may fade, too, unless preservationists succeed...
Santa Ana Illegal Gambling Joints Raided, Multiple Arrests in California
California authorities have broken up several illegal gambling dens in Santa Ana as part of a far-reaching investigation. Suspects now face charges in connection with the recent raids. A total of nine suspects were either apprehended or are still being sought on...
