2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Horseshoe Hammond Casino Assault on Indiana Gaming Officer Leads to Second Cop’s Arrest
A Horseshoe Hammond Casino assault has led to a Chicago police sergeant getting relieved of her duties this week. That's after she allegedly struck an Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) officer at the gaming property about two months ago. Sgt. Lori Cooper was...
Pennsylvania, New Jersey Casinos Get 16K in Counterfeit Currency, Three Arrests Made
Several Pennsylvania gaming properties and one in Atlantic City wound up getting fake bills last year, leading to the recent arrest of three suspects, with another person still on the loose. In total, $16,000 worth of 150 fake bills were passed at...
Woman Repeatedly Gang Raped, Beaten After Husband Lost Bets in India, Police Reveal
An alcoholic problem gambler in India allegedly threw acid on his wife following her refusal to no longer have sex with his gambling partners after he lost multiple bets, according to published reports. The 30-year-old woman had been gang raped “several times”...
Four Airlines to Add McCarran Destinations in 2021, Las Vegas Officials Hopeful for Air Travel
Four major US airlines will add new routes to Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport next year from cities in the US and Mexico, the carriers have announced. This week, Frontier Airlines and JetBlue announced their new flights that kick off in March....
Station Casinos Opens Employee Health Clinics at Two Nevada Properties
Station Casinos’ Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa workers and executives cut the ribbon at the Las Vegas property this week for a free healthcare clinic for workers and their families. The casino operator also launched a similar primary healthcare clinic at...
Nevada Meth Suspect Allegedly Flushed Items Down Toilet Before Arrest
Carson City, Nev. sheriffs’ deputies arrested a 43-year-old man Monday on several charges after he allegedly flushed drugs down a toilet in a local, unnamed casino. Jason Norman Emery of Bridgeport, Calif., was charged with possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, according...
Nevada Gov. Sisolak Trapped in ‘Box’ Given His ‘Devastating’ COVID Restrictions, Critics Claim
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak’s (D) decision on Sunday to continue at least through Jan. 15 the 25 percent capacity restrictions on casino floors, restaurants, and bars has met with disapproval. But he argues the limit will help curb the spread of COVID-19,...
Nevada Gov. Sisolak Extends 25 Percent Cap on Casino Floors for Another Month
Nevada’s current 25 percent occupancy limit on gaming floors, bars, and restaurants will remain in place until Jan. 15, 2021, Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) announced on Sunday. Beyond that, the capacity limits at casino showrooms will stay in effect for the next...
Will Casino Shows Be Allowed After Nevada Gov. Sisolak’s COVID Announcement?
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) is planning to make an announcement at 4 pm PT today (Dec. 13) about the future of COVID-19 restrictions on gaming properties and other businesses. But no matter what he says, casinos were already struggling with his...
Large Parcel of Land Near Las Vegas Strip for Sale for $300M
A 130-acre property located south of the Las Vegas Strip is now available for $300 million. It was the planned site of an $800 million extreme sports complex, called the Edge, that was scrapped. The property is believed to be the most...
