2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Las Vegas’ Paris Casino Garage Scene of Fatal DUI Crash, Police Reveal
A 43-year-old woman has died from her injuries after the SUV she was in crashed into a wall last week at the Paris Hotel & Casino parking garage located on the Las Vegas Strip. Local TV station, KLAS, reported on Tuesday that...
Disputed Slot Win at Indiana’s Ameristar Casino Leads to Police Officer’s Court Case
A Gary, Indiana police officer has a case pending in local court alleging he tried to get someone else to claim his slot machine win because he was behind on child support. The Times of Northwest Indiana, a local newspaper, reported Sgt....
New York-New York’s Zumanity Closes After More Than 7,700 Las Vegas Performances
The final curtain has come down on Zumanity, the adult-themed show presented by Cirque du Soleil, which was in residence at New York-New York Hotel & Casino since 2003. The long-running show was halted in March because of the coronavirus pandemic. On...
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...
