2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Thousands Memorialize George Floyd in Weekend Las Vegas Protests, Others Support Wounded Police Officer
Demonstrations continued this weekend in Las Vegas, with several thousand protesters demanding justice and police reform after the death of George Floyd. In a separate event, dozens of people took part in a drive of support to University Medical Center (UMC), where...
Las Vegas Alleged Cop Shooter Says He Fired Gun to ‘Scare’ Protesters, Bail Set at $1M
Bail for Edgar Samaniego, 20, of Las Vegas, accused of trying to murder a Metropolitan police officer at a protest near Circus Circus Hotel & Casino late Monday, was set at $1 million during a Friday Las Vegas Justice Court appearance. A...
Anticipation Builds as Las Vegas Casinos Await First Weekend Post-Reopening
Players and other visitors continued to return Friday to Las Vegas gaming properties, the second day of reopening, after more than two months of coronavirus-related closures. Concerns about civil unrest on the streets of Las Vegas and possible visitor discomfort with health...
Wearing Gloves in Casinos Can Lead to False Sense of Security
Now that many Las Vegas gaming properties are reopened with multiple health safeguards in place, players might put on face masks to help protect against the spread of COVID-19. Dealers and other workers are likely wearing facial coverings, too. But what about...
Las Vegas Casinos Reopen Today After 78 Days: New Precautions, Security in Place
Eager players were lined up outside several Las Vegas gaming properties Wednesday night to be among the first at the tables or slots on Thursday morning. That's when casinos gradually reopen following a 78-day shuttering because of the coronavirus pandemic. A long...
Las Vegas Casinos Start to Reopen in Hours, Trio of Alleged ‘Extremists’ Arrested
Many Las Vegas gaming properties will begin to resume operations Thursday morning with some new health precautions in place as concerns also continue over recent violence. Safeguards against the spread of coronavirus will be seen in all reopened venues. Visitors must comply...
Circus Circus Alleged Police Shooter Held Without Bail as Cop Clings to Life
Edgar Samaniego, accused of shooting a Las Vegas police officer outside of Circus Circus Hotel & Casino Monday night and leaving the officer in critical condition, was ordered held without bail Wednesday during a court appearance. The officer, Shay Mikalonis, 29, remains...
Las Vegas Casinos One Day from Reopening, Sisolak Calls Out National Guard
Multiple Las Vegas gaming properties are scheduled to reopen Thursday, and visitors may see National Guard troops providing support for state and local law enforcement on city streets. “The Guard will not be on the front lines, making arrests or doing crowd...
Atlantic City Volunteers Clean Up Debris After Vandalism, Looting Spree
Atlantic City peaceful protests over the death of George Floyd turned violent Sunday, leaving a trail of destruction. It adds to the many challenges already faced by the New Jersey seaside community, where casinos remain shuttered. By the time it was over,...
Las Vegas Boxing Legend Floyd Mayweather to Pay for George Floyd’s Funeral
Las Vegas resident and famed boxer Floyd Mayweather will cover the funeral costs for George Floyd, the unarmed, black man who died eight days ago while in Minneapolis police custody. The move is getting praise by those who follow boxing. “I believe that...
