2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Casino Crime News Roundup: Cleveland Casino Ex-Poker Dealer Charged
A JACK Cleveland Casino poker dealer reportedly was fired and later arrested for allegedly repeatedly stealing from the gaming table at the Ohio gambling property. Jason Saliba, 51, of North Olmsted, Ohio, was charged with 14 counts of violating casino gaming laws....
Feds Name Alleged Hackers, Reportedly Linked to Scattered Spider
Four suspects have been indicted and a fifth was the subject of a criminal complaint after federal authorities investigated high-profile hackings against many large companies and individuals. Each of the five individuals is reportedly linked to the infamous group of hackers called...
Striking Culinary Union Members Arrested at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Fifty-seven Culinary Union members and officials were arrested Thursday night during the continuing strike at the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. The arrests occurred at about 6 p.m. as reporters and photographers interviewed and photographed the picketers who were blocking a street. Union...
Fontainebleau Guest Was Likely Drugged, Has $125K Rolex Stolen, Cops Reveal
A reputed sex worker was arrested this month after she allegedly stole a luxury watch from a man staying at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Koncina Brisbon, 30, reportedly met the man in the hotel’s Bleau Bar at about 3:15 a.m. on May...
Culinary Union Says Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is Hiring Scabs During Strike
Hundreds of workers have applied to Virgin Hotels Las Vegas to fill temporary positions after some 700 hospitality workers went out on strike on Friday. But the union says replacement hires are scabs. The hotel said in a recent statement it’s “grateful”...
Casino Jackpot News Roundup: Player Wins Over $1M in New Mexico
A woman won more than $1M while playing a slot machine on Saturday at New Mexico’s Ohkay Hotel Casino. The unnamed Taos County resident collected $1,032,690 after wagering $3.75. The machine was a Buffalo Xtreme slot made by Aristocrat Gaming. "The young...
Casino Crime News Roundup: Woman Allegedly Assaulted Troopers, Casino Worker
A woman was arrested on Saturday after she assaulted two Pennsylvania state troopers, a casino employee, and a good Samaritan at the Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, police said. Kaleigh McManus, 33, of New Haven, Conn., was apprehended and charged with aggravated...
Las Vegas Crime News Roundup: Man Allegedly Tossed Five Puppies Into Dumpster
The recent discovery of five puppies, that were stuffed into a trash bag found in a Las Vegas dumpster has led to a man’s arrest. The puppies smelled of chlorine when they were found on November 5 at an apartment complex on...
Defendants Plead Guilty After Officer’s Death at New York State Casino
Two defendants pleaded guilty on Monday following the death of a police sergeant at New York’s Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel. Under a plea deal, Michael Elmore, 33, pleaded guilty to first-degree aggravated manslaughter and obstruction of governmental administration. When sentenced on...
Hospitality Workers Begin Strike at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Several hundred Culinary Union members reportedly walked off the job Friday morning at the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. The Las Vegas strike began at 5 a.m. PT on Friday after labor and management failed to reach an agreement, the union said. Picket...
