2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Utah Gambling Addict Sentenced to Seven Years Following Credit Union Heists
A Utah man has been sentenced to seven years' incarceration after the robberies of two credit unions. He was described as having serious gambling addiction and faced mounting gambling losses, according to recent news reports. On April 26, Utah federal Judge Ted...
Montana Casino Robber On The Loose After Mother’s Day Holdup
Montana authorities continue to search for a man who robbed the Maverick Casino in Billings on Sunday. He claimed to have a firearm and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. The sole bandit entered the gaming venue at about 12:18 pm....
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak Finally Gives Up Coronavirus Emergency Powers
Nevada’s state of emergency, which gave officials beefed-up powers to address the COVID-19 pandemic at gaming properties and elsewhere, is coming to an end. It will officially stop on May 20 after 26 months. Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, a Democrat, announced the...
Maryland Casino Kidnapper Confesses, Sentenced to Decade in Prison
One of several men accused in the armed abduction of a victim from a Maryland gaming property was sentenced this week to more than 10 years in prison. The victim was also beaten and had his life threatened, and his money and...
The D Casino Announces $1.4M Jackpot Payout on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Slot
Another player has hit it big on a Wheel of Fortune slot machine. This time, it was at The D Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas. The D reported the slot player hit over a $1.4 million jackpot on Wednesday (May...
Montana Casino Robbers Appear in Court After Alleged Theft, High-Speed Chase
Two Montana women were arraigned recently in federal court for allegedly committing an armed robbery on March 20 at Billings' Magic Diamond Casino. One then fired a gun into the air, and they led cops on a high-speed chase on the streets...
Montana’s Honest Toms Casino Smoky Blaze Could Be Homicide
The Bridger, Montana fire which led to the deaths last month of two people in Honest Toms Saloon & Casino is now being investigated as a possible homicide. Autopsy results have to be released. Word about the homicide inquiry was announced today...
Oklahoma’s 7 Clans Casino Sees Four Wounded Victims Found Near Property
Four unnamed victims were discovered shot Tuesday near the 7 Clans First Council Casino Hotel of Newkirk, Okla. Three remain hospitalized and one was released after undergoing treatment. Each suffered gunshot wounds. The unnamed individuals were located on Tuesday by deputies in...
Oregon’s Indian Head Casino Site of Double Drug Arrests, Suspect Hospitalized
Two men were arrested Wednesday on drug charges and other counts at Oregon’s Indian Head Casino. Fentanyl may have been involved in the case. When Warm Springs Tribal Police Department (WSTPD) officers arrived, they apprehended two of three people in a 2009...
Tom Jones, Legendary Singer, Returns to Las Vegas for One Night Concert
Tickets for Tom Jones’ one-night performance at the Encore Theater at the Wynn Las Vegas go on sale this Friday. He will appear on Oct. 7. Jones, now 81, returns to Las Vegas after a dozen-year absence. The performance is part of...
