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2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Las Vegas Strip Murder Defendants Could Face Execution for New Year’s Eve Crimes
Two California men arrested for murders on New Year’s Eve and other Las Vegas crimes could face the death penalty if convicted, published reports reveal. The duo both pled not guilty earlier this week to multiple charges. The defendants, Jordan Ruby, 18,...
Goa, India Casino Visitor Robbed at Knifepoint, Jewels Stolen
A man who had just stopped at a gaming venue in Panjim, India was assaulted and robbed at knifepoint Thursday. Two local taxi drivers were charged in the holdup. The man apparently did not suffer serious injuries. The suspects were identified as...
Strat Casino Fart, Explosion Threats Lead to Las Vegas Prosecution, Police Reveal
A man remains in custody Thursday for claiming recently he was going to “blow the building up” at The Strat Hotel, Casino & SkyPod. Brian Gower, 46, threatened he "had a grenade in his ass and he wanted to fart" at the...
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...