2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Aquarius Casino Resort Murder Defendant to Appear in Nevada Court Later This Month
One of two men charged with murder after a Laughlin, Nev. casino fight last July is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 27. David Cruz, 45, of Las Vegas is expecting in court as part of a preliminary hearing. Cruz was...
NagaWorld Employees Arrest by Cambodians Damage Company Reputation: Opinion
Cambodian police arrested 15 protesting workers this week at NagaWorld in Phnom Penh, according to Chinese news reports. The move could have a negative impact on the nation’s largest casino and its operating company. Among those detained was Chhim Sithar, president of...
Las Vegas Strip Murder Suspects Held Without Bail After Two Fatal Shootings
A pair of men charged in two Las Vegas Strip homicides on Friday remained behind bars this weekend. One New Year's Eve shooting was at Palace Station Casino. The other was at Fashion Show Mall. Both were in parking garages. The suspects...
MGM Springfield Hotel Room $20K Theft Reported, Prompts Police Inquiry
Massachusetts State Police continue to investigate the alleged theft of over $20,000 from a safe in a room at the MGM Springfield. The victim is a New Jersey high roller who frequently plays blackjack and poker. Richard Angelica said he discovered the...
Casino Dress Codes Spotlighted After Model Stopped at Australian Gaming Floor
OnlyFans model Mikaela Testa was prevented this month from entering an Australian casino, allegedly because of her racy outfit. After making some quick adjustments, she was allowed onto the gaming floor. But overall, dress codes at gaming properties in recent years are...
Turning Stone Casino Gingerbread Village Honored, Christmas Competition Finalist
New York State’s Turning Stone Resort Casino gingerbread village recently was identified as a top US holiday display by Forbes magazine. Only 14 hotel properties nationwide made the list. Many visitors already have come to the Verona, N.Y. gaming property to see...
Quebec Casinos Remain Shuttered as COVID-19 Situation Becomes Critical
The Province of Quebec has temporarily closed gaming properties and other entertainment venues because of COVID-19 threats. There is increased risk of the virus in the Canadian region, given the fast-spreading omicron variant. Quebec’s bars and movie theaters also have been shuttered....
Santa Fe Station Casino Shooter Arrested for Attempted Murder of Guard
A former convict remained in custody this weekend in Las Vegas after being charged with attempted murder. He allegedly wounded a security guard at Santa Fe Station Casino Thursday. The man was identified on Friday as Michael Joseph Kasper, 33. He is...
Harrah’s New Orleans Should Settle Lawsuit Brought by Barred Black Woman, Lawyers Advise
Deja Harrison, a woman barred from entering Harrah's New Orleans after a confrontation over proper identification, has filed a lawsuit against the casino. As the incident gains more media attention, a law professor urged the casino to settle out of court, while...
Illinois’ Rivers Casino Suspect Apprehended for Two Robberies
A 24-year-old man recently appeared in Illinois court after getting charged in connection with two robberies outside of Rivers Casino. Both robberies targeted visitors at the Des Plaines gaming property. Kenneth Lyke of Hoffman Estates, Ill. was arrested last week. He is...
