2197 stories by Ed Silverstein
Detroit Casino Workers Pave the Way for Possible Strike
Unionized workers at Detroit’s gaming properties overwhelmingly indicated they are ready to walk off the job. On Friday, with 99% of the union members voting, they authorized a strike for later this month. A strike could take place as early as October...
Las Vegas Raiders Release Chandler Jones After His Arrest — Report
The Las Vegas Raiders over the weekend released defensive end Chandler Jones from his contract, according to a news report. He was arrested Thursday for allegedly violating a temporary domestic violence protective order in Las Vegas. His recent actions demonstrated conduct detrimental...
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Fatal Shooting Suspects on the Lam
Local police continue to investigate the deadly shooting of a man outside of Florida’s Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. The shooting took place near the gaming property at about 4:30 a.m. Saturday. It appears a passenger in a vehicle shot...
New Hampshire Lottery Commission Delays Hearing on Controversial Concord Casino License
A planned hearing on what will happen to the license of the Concord Casino was delayed for 10 days by New Hampshire authorities. The New Hampshire Lottery Commission had scheduled the hearing for Tuesday. It will now be held on October 13,...
NFL’s Chandler Jones Nabbed by Cops in Las Vegas, Coach Says It’s a Private Matter
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones was arrested on Thursday after he allegedly violated a protective order in Las Vegas. The 33-year-old was booked at the Clark County Detention Center, TMZ Sports reported. Jones is charged with two counts of violating...
Detroit Casino Workers Voting on Strike Authorization for When Contracts Expire
Workers at Detroit’s three casinos are voting Friday on whether to authorize strikes when their contracts expire next month. Voting will be completed by 9 p.m., and the votes will be counted Friday night. The unionized employees work at MGM Grand Detroit,...
Chicago Card Club Owner Says It Will Be Destroyed By Migrant Shelter
The proprietor of a recently opened card club in Chicago claims his operation will be destroyed after the landlord turned portions of the structure into a shelter for migrants. A few months ago, the Chicago Card Club opened on the bottom floor...
Caesars Palace Hostage Taker Heading to Prison, Must Pay Restitution
The man who detained a woman in a Caesars Palace Las Vegas hotel room while he tossed furnishings out the window is heading to prison. Matthew Mannix, 36, was sentenced Thursday to between 19 and 48 months behind bars for the July...
Mississippi Casino Fatal Shooting Leads to Federal Indictments
Six suspects were indicted in Alabama federal court this week for shootings at a casino and two nightclubs, along with other crimes. The Mississippi casino shooting led to the death of Nicholaus “Nick” Craig, 36, in September 2022. Craig was in a...
Oakland Illegal Gambling Operation Raided, Weapons Seized, Three Arrested
An illicit gaming joint was shut down this week in Oakland, Calif. after a court-ordered search. Three suspects were apprehended and several firearms were located. During the raid of the 77th Avenue operation on Tuesday, authorities found a handgun, a rifle, and...
