2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Massachusetts State Trooper Socialized with Criminals in Vegas, Did Favors for Bookies, Report Claims
Massachusetts State Trooper Paul Higgins remains on the police force after he allegedly did background checks for known bookies and socialized in Las Vegas with reputed criminals, according to The Boston Globe. The police officer went on trips with more than 24...
Federal Judge Continues Scrutiny of Borgata Execs Who Left for Ocean Casino
A top Borgata marketing executive who departed for the nearby Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City was recently ordered by a federal judge to turn over a personal cell phone for a forensic exam. The employee, William Callahan, previously turned in a...
Anaheim, California Gambling ‘Slaphouse’ Raid Leads to Dozens of Charges
About 70 people at a suspected gambling operation were detained this week in Anaheim after police raided a storefront and seized over two dozen video gaming machines and electronic gambling tables. California police are continuing to crack down on these types of...
Las Vegas Hotel Payments to Trump Scrutinized, Nevada Voter Poll Tightens
Conflicting versions have emerged around President Donald Trump getting approximately $21 million during 2016 from a Las Vegas hotel he co-owned with billionaire Phil Ruffin. In one version, Trump's tax records show he earned more than $21 million during his successful Republican...
Casinos Opt for Sports-Themed Eateries as Pandemic Continues
Gaming properties apparently are favoring informal sports-focused restaurants serving plenty of alcohol rather than upscale venues, according to an industry analyst. Barry Shuster, executive editor of Restaurant Startup & Growth/RestaurantOwner.com, and a clinical associate professor at North Carolina Central University School of...
Deadly Shootings Continue at Brooklyn, NY Alleged Gambling Joints
New York City police continue to search for an assailant who remains on the loose Friday after opening fire Wednesday night on four players at an alleged illegal gambling den in Brooklyn. One victim died and three others were wounded. The shooting...
Cambodia’s Initiative to Improve Casino Management Challenged by US Expert
Cambodia’s new gaming legislation, which aims to provide more regulation and curb abuses, may sound good. But a US-based expert questions how much benefit it will provide. The National Assembly approved the bill this week by 114 out of 117 votes, Inside...
South Point Casino Security Fatally Shoots Armed Man, Las Vegas Strip Violence Continues
Las Vegas’ South Point Hotel Casino was the scene of a fatal shooting late Sunday afternoon, as security officers shot an armed man. The man had fired a gun in the air and refused to drop the firearm outside of the gaming...
California Mother-Son Duo Allegedly Robbed Over $4K from Elderly Casino Player
The Gold Country Casino robbery of an elderly woman led to the arrest last week of a mother and son in California. The mother allegedly was the getaway driver after the son violently stole the money, police claim. The victim won more...
Surprisingly Strong 10 Percent GGR Jump in Nevada’s Locals’ Region: Analyst
Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) in the locals’ casino region near Las Vegas jumped 10 percent in August compared to the month in 2019, according to recently released data. “Locals growth was stronger than we expected … based on broader regional trends,” Truist...
