2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
MGM Springfield Police Confrontation Leaves One Man Critically Wounded, Cop Injured
A 24-year-old Springfield, Mass. man was hospitalized in critical condition early Thursday after getting shot by one or more police officers overnight at the MGM Springfield parking garage. Minutes earlier, he allegedly injured a Springfield police officer with a flare gun. The...
California’s Morongo Casino Scene of Murder Suspect Arrest, Police Dog Injured
A California murder suspect was arrested outside of the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon on Wednesday. He was injured during the apprehension, as was a police dog. Koron LeKeith Lowe, 24, required treatment at a local hospital. Once discharged, cops...
Reid Airport Baggage Fee Dispute Leads Las Vegas Officer to Charge Traveler
A California man was arrested recently at Las Vegas’ Reid International Airport after allegedly resisting a police officer. Last week’s incident began when the would-be passenger got into a dispute over fees charged by Spirit Airlines for two bags. Olalekan Oguntiba of...
Texas Casino Gambling Legalization Continues to Divide Politicians
A recent debate among Republican candidates vying for Texas’ 122nd House seat shows legalization of commercial gambling remains a controversial issue. The politicians offered conflicting stands during the San Antonio forum. Four candidates -- Adam Blanchard, Elisa Chan, Mark Cuthbert, and Mark...
Fremont Casino Slot Payout Provides Over $1.1M to Hawaiian Visitor to Las Vegas
A player from Hawaii won over $1.1 million last week at the Downtown Las Vegas Fremont Hotel and Casino. The big payout came from an IGT Wheel of Fortune slot. The guest was playing a Super Times Pay 2x 3x 4x 5x...
Horseshoe Indianapolis Casino Corpse Discovery Leads to Indiana Inquiry
The investigation into a dead body found at Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing and Casino’s parking garage continues two days after it was located. An autopsy on the unidentified man in Indiana commenced on Monday. But it is unclear if it was concluded by...
Grandstand Casino Armed Altercation in Montana Leads to Injured Deputy
A Billings, Mont. police officer is now on administrative leave following a Grandstand Casino likely shooting earlier this month. A deputy was injured, and another man required hospital treatment from the incident, KTVQ, a local TV station, reported. The apparent shooting took...
Harrah’s Hoosier Park Casino Scene of Assaults After Suspect Downs Drinks
A woman was arrested last week for allegedly scratching an Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) officer during a drunken episode. The incident took place last February at Harrah's Hoosier Park Racing & Casino in Anderson, Ind. Juania Ardizzone, 45, of Yorktown was charged...
Fortune Bay Casino Incident Leads to Guilty Plea for Sex Contact with Kids in Minnesota
A Canadian man has pleaded guilty to having sexual contact with two minors. The incidents took place at Minnesota’s Fortune Bay Resort and Casino in 2018. Earlier this week, Brady John Hillis, 32, admitted to two counts of abusive sexual contact with...
California’s Table Mountain Casino Explosion Sees Worker Undergo Surgeries
A 19-year-old continues to recuperate after suffering second- and third-degree burns over half of his body while working at California’s Table Mountain Casino. It is unclear what led to the construction explosion which caused the injuries. Eric Magallon, Jr. was airlifted Monday...
