2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Tulalip Resort Casino Washington State Murder Case Dropped, Defendant Released
A murder defendant is now a free man after a Washington State charge was dropped last week because of lack of evidence. Hana Letoi,35, of Tacoma, Wash., passed away after injuries at Tulalip Resort Casino on Oct. 23, 2020. Her boyfriend, Nomeneta...
Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy Sues Insider, Publication Stands by Sex Stories
Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy has filed a lawsuit against Insider and several of its employees in Boston federal court. He is claiming he was defamed and his privacy rights were violated in a series of exposes about his sexcapades with several...
Las Vegas Casinos Usher in Year of the Tiger with Large Parade, Lion Dances, Celebrations
Las Vegas gaming properties rang in the Lunar New Year this past weekend with traditional lion dances, a community parade, other special events, and feasts. They marked the launch of the Year of the Tiger. The tiger is known for being brave,...
Treasure Island Slot Winner To Rightfully Collect Almost $230K After Machine Error
Arizona resident Robert Taylor will collect his legitimately won $229,368.52 at Las Vegas’ Treasure Island Hotel & Casino this weekend. He won the money on a progressive slot machine at the gaming property on Jan. 8. But a machine error prevented anyone...
Seneca Niagara Casino Loaded Gun Incident Leads to Rapper’s Appearance in Court
A 22-year-old rapper appeared in court Thursday on charges he tossed a firearm from the roof of a parking structure at New York State’s Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. He was one of several men who were filming a rap video when...
Chukchansi Gold Casino Visitor Dies In California Car Crash
A 41-year-old Fresno, Calif. woman passenger was killed and a 63-year-old driver remains hospitalized following a Wednesday night accident on Highway 41 in California’s Madera County. They were returning from a visit to Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino when the car went...
Encore Boston Harbor Development Plan Could Propose Smaller Venues
Encore Boston Harbor apparently is looking to scale down a planned economic development across from the Everett, Mass. gaming venue, according to a Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) official. It appears a proposed entertainment building will have fewer than 1,000 seats, as opposed...
Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy Plans to Sue Publication After New Sex Allegations
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is once again defending himself against explicit allegations of his sexual escapades. In the latest twist, it was alleged he filmed sex with three women without their consent. One of the women also alleges he broke her...
Aquarius Casino Resort Murder Defendants Reportedly Fail To Show Up for Court
Two defendants both charged in a July murder at Nevada’s Aquarius Casino Resort allegedly failed to turn up for a scheduled court appearance last week. The hearing was rescheduled for Feb. 24 in Laughlin, Nev. Justice Court. Neither Julio Ceasar Arrezola Rodriguez,...
The Lodge Hualapai Holdup Leads to Nevada Lawsuit By Victimized Former Bartender
An ex-bartender at a South Summerlin, Nev. sports bar/gaming venue filed a lawsuit this week in state court. He is challenging how his paychecks were deducted to repay over $3,900 that he handed over to an armed bandit who demanded money. The...
