2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Las Vegas’ Harry Reid Airport Raises Rates for Airlines
Passengers who fly in and out of Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport are concerned they may see their ticket prices increase. That’s because the airport will be increasing the rates charged to airlines that land or take off at the complex....
Casino Crime Roundup: Ruggs Assigned to Nevada Governor’s Mansion
Former Las Vegas Raiders player Henry Ruggs III reportedly has been working at the Nevada governor’s residence while serving his prison sentence. Ruggs is one of only a few prisoners who get to work daytime hours at the mansion where Gov. Joe...
Jackpot: Reno Casino Pays Out Record $1.2M
A slot machine player won $1.2M at Reno, Nevada’s Peppermill Resort Spa Casino on May 21. The record-setting amount of $1,206,622 was won on a Golden Century Dragon Link slot, made by Aristocrat Gaming. The unnamed player won the jackpot in the...
Las Vegas Robbers Target Jeweler Again, Steal Luxury Watches from Uber Passenger
A California jeweler this week was once again the victim of a violent holdup in Las Vegas after departing from a jewelry show. Raimond Irimescu was visiting from Sacramento, Calif. to attend the International Watch and Jewelry Guild Show at Planet Hollywood...
Illegal Connecticut Gambling Operation Was Site of Double Homicide
A man was arrested this week in a case tied to a nefarious gambling den in Bridgeport, Conn. The location was the site of a double murder in March. Sean Ellam, 38, of Bridgeport, was charged Tuesday with criminal possession of a...
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Culinary Union Remain at Standoff
The Culinary Union and Virgin Hotels Las Vegas appear to have reached an impasse in their labor negotiations and it's unclear if either side will budge based on recent statements. Last week, Culinary Union Secretary-Treasurer Ted Pappageorge called the latest offer from...
Vegas Woman Accused of Running Over Boyfriend After She Spots Stranger’s Tampon in Garbage
A woman is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday on an open murder charge after she allegedly drove a car into her boyfriend in a jealous rage. Julie Bush, 30, aimed the vehicle at her boyfriend on Friday after she saw...
Oklahoma Tornado Kills Three Horses, Injures Others at Will Rogers Downs: Report
Three horses perished and other animals were injured after Oklahoma’s Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs was damaged by a serious tornado over the weekend, according to Horse Racing Nation. An estimated five horses were taken to Oklahoma State University for treatment by...
Intoxicated Nevada Driver Clocked at 131 MPH on Highway
Nevada State Police (NSP) charged hundreds of motorists – including one who was traveling at 131 MPH – over Memorial Day weekend. The unnamed speeder was charged for driving while intoxicated, authorities told Las Vegas TV station KTNV. One other DUI arrest...
Casino Crime Round Up: N.J. Man Convicted of Violent Robbery
A man was found guilty last week of assaulting and robbing another man who won a $20K jackpot in New Jersey. After deliberating, the jurors found Robert Reed, 51, of Newark, N.J., guilty of second-degree robbery, and third-degree charges of aggravated assault,...
