2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo Names Reno Attorney to NGCB
Reno, Nevada’s deputy city attorney, Chandeni Sendall, is now the newest member of the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) announced on Wednesday that Sendall will start this week on the powerful board. Sendall has worked for the...
Texas TV Stations Air Las Vegas Sands-Backed Ads Supporting Casino Legislation
Television viewers in Texas are being barraged with ads supporting the approval of commercial casinos in the Lone Star State. The ads are from a political action committee (PAC) called “Texas Destination Resort Alliance” (TDRA), which is backed by Las Vegas Sands...
Pennsylvania McDonald’s Manager, Nursing Student Win $7M in Lottery Game for Their Family
A Pennsylvania couple recently won $7M in the multistate lottery game Cash4Life. Monroe County residents, Stephen Juhasz III and his wife Shana have lots of plans with their newfound wealth. Both work hard. Stephen works as a manager at a McDonald’s restaurant....
Casino Crime News Roundup: Alleged Drunk Driver Strikes Four Vehicles in Casino Lot
A man was arrested after allegedly driving into four vehicles on Sunday at Iowa’s Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort. Thomas Richard Nolte, 33, of Ellsworth, Minn., was charged with second-offense operating while under the influence, reckless driving, and leaving the scene...
US Military Members Spent $500K on Gambling, Related Expenses Using Government Charge Cards
US military members used government-issued travel cards to rack up more than $500K in improper expenses at casinos and nightclubs -- as well as for playing online games and having drinks -- during the 2023 fiscal year, according to a news report....
New Hampshire Supreme Court Gives Concord Casino Owner a Short-Term Victory
New Hampshire’s top court on Friday decided to reject -- for now -- the revocation of the license for the embattled Concord Casino. But the license remains suspended. The Concord Monitor reported the new ruling will remain in place until the New...
Casino Crime News Roundup: Oklahoma Slot Ruined Allegedly By Angry Man
A man was injured last weekend after he was accused of letting out his frustration on a slot machine that malfunctioned at an Oklahoma gaming property. George Smith reportedly destroyed the slot at the Grand Casino Hotel & Resort in Shawnee, Okla....
Connecticut Legislators Want to Expand Sports Betting
Two bills were introduced recently by state legislators to provide more options for athletic wagering in Connecticut. One proposal would authorize and regulate in-flight sports wagering. It would take place on flights taking off or landing in the state, according to the...
Accused Killer Released After Being Found Not Guilty in Screwdriver Stabbing at Oklahoma Casino
The man who was put on trial for a 2024 Choctaw Casino and Resort – Durant killing was found not guilty this week by an Oklahoma jury. After hearing the jury’s decision on Tuesday, a judge ordered that Antonio Latham, 20, of...
Caesars Palace Murderers Sentenced to at Least 10 Years in Prison
The duo who robbed and fatally shot a man in a guest room at Caesars Palace Las Vegas were sentenced on Thursday. Both will spend at least a decade behind bars. Under a plea bargain, Erika Covington, 21, and Arionna Taylor, 22,...
