2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Victim Hospitalized in Las Vegas After Shooting Outside of MGM Grand
An unnamed man shot during a Friday night fight in front of the MGM Grand Las Vegas required hospital treatment this weekend for his wounds, Las Vegas Metro police reported on Monday. His condition was unknown late Monday. After the firearm discharged,...
‘Casino’ Inspiration “Lefty” Rosenthal’s Bulletproof House Set for Sale in Las Vegas
The Las Vegas residence once belonging to Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal, the iconic casino boss associated with organized crime figures and the inspiration for the movie Casino is close to being sold. The home is adjacent to the Las Vegas Country Club and was...
12 Acres Near Las Vegas Strip Could Be Flipped or Developed by New Buyer
Speculation continues over what may be built on a recently-acquired 12.1-acre property near the Las Vegas Strip. The vacant parcel is also close to the planned 1,500-room Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, scheduled to open in January. Located a mile east of Las...
Shooting Outside of MGM Grand Leads to Injuries as Crime Persists on Las Vegas Strip
Las Vegas Strip violent crime continued this weekend, with one person getting wounded outside of the MGM Grand Friday night. Based on initial Las Vegas Metro police reports, the shooting took place shortly before midnight after two people got into a struggle....
Nevada Governor Sisolak Tests Positive for COVID-19 Days After Handing Down Casino Warnings
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak tested positive for coronavirus Friday, as he considers stricter restrictions on gaming properties to curb the record surge in cases. The 66-year-old Democrat says he has no symptoms, though he acknowledges he is a “little tired,” the Nevada...
Washington State Casino Discarded Cups Lead to Murder Conviction Hours After Defendant’s Suicide
A Washington state man on trial for murder after investigators linked his DNA to discarded coffee cups from Tulalip Resort Casino apparently committed suicide this week. Just a few hours later, a jury found the 78-year-old man guilty of the 1972 murder....
J. Brin Gibson Named Nevada Gaming Control Board Chair, Regulator Monitors COVID-19 Spike
J. Brin Gibson was appointed chair and executive director of the Nevada Gaming Control Board (GCB) this week, as the regulatory panel continues to confront COVID-19’s impact on the state's casino industry. A gaming regulation veteran, Gibson will take over the post...
Circus Circus Shooting Leads to Arrest of Juvenile for Attempted Murder
An unnamed youngster was arrested on multiple charges for Saturday night’s shooting at Circus Circus Hotel and Casino’s Metrodome. The incident left four wounded on the Las Vegas Strip, police announced Monday. The alleged assailant is charged with attempted murder, battery with...
Circus Circus Shooting Leaves Three Injured, Violence Continues on Las Vegas Strip
Las Vegas Strip violent crime persisted this weekend, with three people wounded after a Saturday evening shooting by a lone gunman at Circus Circus Hotel and Casino’s Adventuredome. The incident took place inside the expansive five-acre amusement park at about 7:30 pm...
New Jersey Man Who Played Blackjack Shortly After Killing Parents Sentenced to 41 Years
A 51-year-old man who was arrested last year at a Pennsylvania casino the day after he killed his parents in New Jersey with a knife and baseball bats, as well as trying to suffocate them with plastic bags, is headed to prison...
