2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
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...
Bullet Shot Onto MGM Grand Gaming Floor, Latest Gunfire on Las Vegas Strip
A shot was fired into the MGM Grand Las Vegas gaming floor during a struggle over a handgun Friday morning. The discharge is the latest incident involving firearms on or near The Strip. Friday’s handgun discharge took place when one of two...
Grand Victoria Casino Parking Garage Rapist Pleads Guilty
A 36-year-old man who allegedly sexually assaulted a college student at gunpoint last year in a parking garage at Illinois’ Grand Victoria Casino may spend between 42 and 75 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to charges on Wednesday. Justin Dalcollo of...
$7.5M in Assets Seized After Canadian Illegal Gambling Raid, 29 Arrests Made
Canadian police announced Wednesday they raided a 53-room mansion used as an alleged illegal casino earlier this summer in Markham. The search led to the seizure of approximately CAD 10M (US$7.5M) in property and currency. York Regional Police seized more than CAD...
Buenos Aires Legislature Paves Way for Online Gaming Expansion
Buenos Aires’ brick and mortar casinos can soon offer online gambling after a bill was passed by the city’s legislature. Opposition from some casinos was dropped after legislation allowed them to take part. The local government will get between 10 and 20...
Las Vegas Strip Threatened by Misuse of Mobility Scooters
Irresponsible use of scooters by young and recreational riders along The Strip has been targeted by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police and rental businesses. Officers are stepping up enforcement to ensure the safe use of scooters. They want to avoid putting pedestrians in...
Atlantic City’s Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Scene of Deadly Fall
A man died in Atlantic City early Monday after he fell from the second level of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino onto the lobby floor. The incident remains under investigation. Hard Rock security officers and local EMTs tried to resuscitate the...
Las Vegas Strip Shootings Continue Near Stage Door Casino
A wave of violent crime continued this weekend near the Las Vegas Strip. The latest incident at Stage Door Casino left three people wounded in a drive-by shooting. On Saturday, an occupant in a passing car fired into a crowd assembled in...
