2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Harrah’s New Orleans Faces Civil Rights Complaint, Woman Refused Entry
A woman claims she plans to file a civil rights complaint against Harrah’s New Orleans over an incident last week at the gaming property. Deja Harrison, a 23-year-old Army lieutenant, was stopped from going onto the casino floor after her IDs were...
Washington State Deputies Seek Tribal Casino Shooting Suspect
The Yakima County Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect after a shooting earlier this week at Washington State’s Legends Casino Hotel. He was identified on Thursday as Buddy Byron McKenzie, 41, according to the sheriff’s office Facebook. He is wanted for...
MGM Springfield To Resume Poker Games After Close To Two Years Absence
Poker players will once again be able to play the game at MGM Springfield in a couple of weeks. The game has not been played at the Massachusetts venue since casinos closed in March 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. As of...
Another Plea Deal Struck in Chicago Sports Gambling Case
Justin Hines is the latest defendant to plead guilty in a far-reaching illegal sports gambling case in Chicago federal court. It involved a multi-million-dollar gambling ring that allegedly was operated in and around Chicago by Vincent “Uncle Mick” DelGiudice. Hines, 42, entered...
Las Vegas Convicted Chip Thief Faces Eight Years Or More In Prison
A convicted repeat gaming chip thief is expected to spend at least eight years in prison based on a sentence this week. But during a Las Vegas virtual court appearance on Wednesday, he claimed the case was “fixed.” William Ferguson, 66, was...
Louisiana Gambler Charged After Allegedly Leaving Child in Car at Casino
A 35-year-old Louisiana woman is facing three charges after she allegedly left a child unattended in a car this weekend at a Roanoke casino, allowing her time to gamble. Security officers for Peto’s Travel Center and Casino spotted the 8-year-old child in...
Reno Peppermill Casino Worker Stabbed, Suspect Nabbed
An employee at Reno, Nev.’s Peppermill Resort Spa Casino is expected to recover from stab wounds suffered earlier this week, according to local police. The victim received cuts of the head Monday night during the violent incident at the venue. The suspect...
Nepal Casinos Open Doors Again, COVID-19 Safeguards In Effect
Nepal’s gaming properties are once again opening following a year-and-a-half shuttering because of coronavirus risk. Various safety requirements will be in place. “The casinos were allowed to resume operations in line with the decision of the Kathmandu district administration office on Sept....
Bakersfield, California Casino Shooting Conviction Upheld
An appeals court in California recently kept in place the conviction of a man who allegedly shot his girlfriend’s former boyfriend. The shooting took place at an internet casino in Bakersfield. Maurice Bailey is currently serving a 22-year sentence for the 2017...
California Gaming Raid Nabs Four Suspects, Cops Seize Weapons, Drugs
A gambling raid Thursday led to four arrests at a private house in Daly City, Calif. Police seized gaming machines, drugs, firearms, and an unspecified amount of cash. The four suspects were apprehended and were being held late this week in San...
