2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Ben Affleck Reportedly Spotted at Monte Carlo Casino During European Getaway
Movie star Ben Affleck was seen playing at a gaming property in Monaco’s glamorous Monte Carlo for hours, according to a recent news report. No word on what game he is was playing, though he favors blackjack. The 48-year-old gambling fan was...
Encore Boston Harbor Short on Dealers, More Demand Poker Return
Massachusetts’ Encore Boston Harbor is unable to find sufficient dealers for its casino table games. That is "not at all” a surprise, given current conditions, according to an expert on New England gambling trends. The Rev. Richard McGowan, a finance professor at...
Gambling Ads Lead Kazakhstan To Block LinkedIn, Site Now Accessible
Kazakhstan blocked LinkedIn last week, only to let service resume in just a few days. The government made the drastic move because of online casino ads and fraudulent accounts allegedly appearing on the social media site. The blocking of the popular site...
Nevada Trooper Dies After I-15 Crash Near Las Vegas Strip
The Nevada Highway Patrol trooper who was struck by a car driven by a fleeing suspect on Interstate 15 earlier this week has died. He was remembered as a quiet hero by his colleagues. Trooper Micah May, 46, succumbed to his extensive...
Twin River Casino Alleged Robber Held Without Bond, Second Suspect in Custody
Two Massachusetts men were arrested recently for last week’s gunpoint robbery of two victims in Lincoln, R.I’s Twin River Casino parking lot. Nicholas Rudolph, 26, of Attleboro was charged with two counts each of first-degree robbery and conspiracy. He appeared in Providence...
Oklahoma Court Approves Warrants for Two Alleged Tribal Casino Thieves
Oklahoma’s Sequoyah County District Court has issued arrest warrants for two suspects who allegedly took part in a robbery at Cherokee Casino Roland in 2019, according to a published report. The Sequoyah County Times, a local newspaper, reported the duo, Angelica M....
Nevada Trooper Injured on I-15 Near Strip, Carjacking Suspect Fatally Shot
A Nevada Highway Patrol trooper was in critical but stable condition early Wednesday. The trooper was struck by a car driven by an apparent carjacker on Interstate 15. The incident took place near the Las Vegas Strip at about 12:30 pm Tuesday....
Las Vegas Man Threatens Nuclear Warfare at Cosmopolitan
A transient man who allegedly threatened to kill all guests and employees at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas is facing a possible prison sentence. He claimed to have a nuclear weapon. David DeMaison was apprehended by security officers Friday at the Las...
Laos Casino Mogul Zhao Wei Expands Business Empire, Denies Crime Tag
Zhao Wei has repeatedly disputed US government allegations of wrongdoing regarding his ambitious economic and casino activities in Laos. He plans even more. The controversial Chinese gaming mogul and businessman sees himself as a legitimate developer. He operates Kings Romans Casino in...
McCarran Airport Terminal 3 Gates Reopen as Passengers Increase
Passengers at Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport are once again using Gates E8-E15 in Terminal 3. The gates on the E-Concourse had been closed since April 1, 2020, but are needed now as the number of passengers at the airport increases and...
