2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Las Vegas Suspects Among 150 Nabbed in Cocaine Case, $31.6M Seized Globally
Four suspects were arrested in Las Vegas as authorities rounded up 150 alleged criminals in an international drug trafficking and money laundering operation. It involved the dark web and illicit activities in several nations. The US Justice Department revealed the arrests on...
Gambling Shack Raid Leads Oakland Cops to Arrest Three, Seize Flame Thrower
Oakland, Calif. police are continuing to investigate an illegal “gambling shack” they raided earlier this month. Eleven people were detained trying to flee the gaming joint and three were arrested, according to a police Facebook post released Monday. While there on Oct....
Biloxi, Miss. Cops ID Man Who Stumbled on Casino Garage Roof, Fell to Death
The man who accidentally fell to his death from the roof of Mississippi’s Hard Rock Biloxi Casino’s parking garage Friday night has been identified. He is Joseph Baynes, 45, of Daphne, Ala., and was reportedly celebrating his birthday at the time. The...
Harrah’s Casino New Orleans May Not Face Many Damages For Barring Female, Law Professor Says
A female lieutenant in the US Army who was refused entry into Harrah’s New Orleans earlier this month appears likely to follow through with her threatened discrimination lawsuit. But a law professor cautions she may not recover much in damages if the...
Missouri Gray Market Gaming Devices Need More Regulation, Law Professors Say
Five video gaming machines were demolished by a backhoe earlier this month in Platte City, Mo. after they were ruled illegal by a local court. It marked the state's first successful prosecution of a gaming vendor in such a case. But there...
Legends Casino Suspect’s Fatal Shooting By Idaho Authorities Under Review
The man suspected in a shooting at Washington State’s Legends Casino Hotel was himself killed by Idaho cops last week following a high-speed chase and standoff. Buddy Byron McKenzie, 41, of Richland, Wash. allegedly fired a gun at officers in Caribou County,...
Pennsylvania Board Adds Three to Casino Exclusion List for Leaving Kids Unattended
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) this week placed the names of three parents or guardians on an exclusion list. They were involved in separate situations, leaving kids unattended in cars parked at a casino. In each case, the parent or guardian...
Muckleshoot Casino, Washington State: Nearby Shooting Leads to Injuries
A late-night shooting near Washington State’s Muckleshoot Casino Resort Wednesday left one person wounded. A suspect was placed in custody. The unidentified victim was taken to Seattle’s Harborview Medical Center. The person’s condition was not immediately available on Thursday. The Auburn, Wash....
The Strat Brawl Leads to Las Vegas Murder Charge, No Bail For Defendant
A Las Vegas man is to appear in court on Tuesday for allegedly murdering another man in the lobby of the Strat Hotel, Casino & SkyPod several weeks ago. The charge was brought to light this week. Initially, Michael Saunders was charged...
Iowa Man Who Used Government Cattle Loan To Gamble Heading To Prison
An Iowa man who redirected thousands of dollars from a government loan meant to buy cattle will now spend almost a year in prison. He was convicted of using the money to gamble at casinos and on other personal expenses. Briar Robert...
