2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Las Vegas’ Dotty’s Casino Robbery, Murder Leads to Second Arrest
A second man was arrested this week in connection with a robbery and vehicular murder at Las Vegas’ Dotty’s casino, according to local news reports. He was identified as James Garvey Holmes. Holmes, 54, was apprehended Tuesday by Las Vegas Metro police....
Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino Giving Free Slot Play for Food Donation
The Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino is holding a food drive today (May 25) for those affected by the May 14 supermarket mass shooting on the city’s East Side. The Jefferson Avenue Tops Friendly Market store remains closed, creating few options for the...
Dotty’s Casino Robber May Have Targeted Player Who Just Won $30K, Cops Reveal
The man who robbed a woman at Las Vegas’ Dotty’s casino apparently targeted the winning player after she won about $30,000, a recently-released arrest report reveals. Samuel Schmid allegedly yanked her pocketbook and fled the gaming venue. Upon driving away, a manager...
Pahrump Nugget Casino Deadly Hit and Run Leads to Nevada Murder Arrest
A man remained behind bars this week after he allegedly struck a pedestrian at Nevada’s Pahrump Nugget Hotel & Gambling Hall parking lot with his car. The victim later died from serious injuries. Jeremy O’Brien, 42, of Pahrump, Nev., intentionally drove into...
Dotty’s Casino Murder Suspect Gets Public Defender Appointed to Represent Him
The man accused of running over a Dotty’s casino manager finally appeared in Las Vegas court this week. Samuel Schmid, 28, was charged with open murder for the crime during an appearance today (May 24). On Monday, he failed to show up...
Atlanta Gambling Dispute Leads to Deadly Shooting, Cops Seize Firearm
A gambling disagreement turned into a fatal shooting early today (May 24) in Atlanta. A 32-year-old man died from his wounds. Another man, believed to be 31-years-old, was named a person of interest. He was apprehended by Atlanta Police Department (APD) officers....
Dotty’s Casino Murder Suspect Refuses to Show for Las Vegas Court Appearance
The man facing several charges in the death of a manager at Dotty’s casino allegedly failed to show up to Las Vegas court on Monday. A judge reportedly ordered him to be brought to the courtroom today (May 24) “by any means...
Montreal Casino Dealers on Strike, Poker Room Shuttered
Dealers at Canada’s Casino de Montreal went out on strike starting on Saturday after negotiations failed to produce an acceptable agreement. The venue’s poker room was temporarily closed. Other operations remain open as normal. The strike started at 9 am Saturday. Workers...
Casino Arizona Gambler Allegedly Left Kids in Car, Told Toddler Was ‘Getting a Cookie’
An Arizona man was tossed in jail on Thursday after he allegedly left his two children in a car outside of Scottsdale’s Casino Arizona. He went inside to gamble for over a half hour, police said. Keo Bunchhor, 39, of Glendale, Arizona,...
Las Vegas Cops Search for Man Stealing Chips from Strip Casino, Video Out
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers are on the prowl for a man who is suspected of stealing casino chips from at least one local gaming venue. The thefts have taken place five times since last November, and the suspect remains at...
