2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Muckleshoot Casino Alleged Voyeurism in Restroom Leads to Washington State Arrest
A registered sex offender has pleaded not guilty after he allegedly recorded an employee at the Muckleshoot Casino while in a toilet. The defendant was in the neighboring restroom stall during the Dec. 21 incident at the Auburn, Washington State property. John...
Encore Boston Harbor Halts Development Plan, Project To Be Reevaluated
Wynn Resorts is reevaluating a planned Everett commercial development across from its Encore Boston Harbor venue. But at least one gaming sector analyst believes it will eventually be built at the Massachusetts casino. Under a prior plan, the casino company was to...
Las Vegas Strip Murder Defendants Remain in Jail, Casino Robbery Charges Mount
Two men accused of New Year’s Eve homicides and attempted robberies at Las Vegas Strip properties are still behind bars. The duo appeared in court on Monday, but a judge refused to set bail after reviewing key evidence. Jesani Carter, 20, and...
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....
