2197 stories by Ed Silverstein
Casino Crime Round Up: Illinois’ Rivers Casino Lot Site of More Armed Robberies
Two men were robbed at Rivers Casino’s parking lot in Des Plaines, Ill., on Sunday night. The suspects arrived at the casino in a Jeep Compass. They then parked their vehicle behind a Honda in the parking lot. Two suspects exited the...
Missouri Slot-Like Gaming Devices Lead to More Litigation
Lawsuits are piling up against Missouri video gaming machine company Torch Electronics. The newest one comes from TNT Amusements, which claims the slot machine-like devices are illegal and hurt its bottom line. TNT alleges Torch violates state consumer law and federal criminal...
Nevada Legislation Would Let Passersby Break Window to Rescue Animal, Child from Hot Car
A proposed bill will allow civilians in Nevada to break a window of a locked hot car if they see an animal or child trapped inside. The bill, SB 190, would offer protections for good Samaritans. It is now before the state’s...
Jackpot: Caesars Palace Lucky Player Wins $489K on IGT Slot
Two Caesars Palace Las Vegas visitors recently left the Las Vegas Strip casino much richer. One mystery player won $489,649 on the Red, White and Blue slot manufactured by International Game Technology (IGT) on Friday morning. A few hours earlier, another unidentified...
Casino Crime Round Up: Man Murdered Near Bally’s Casino Atlantic City
A 34-year-old man was fatally shot on the Atlantic City boardwalk near Bally’s Casino on Saturday morning. The victim has been identified as Eric Wynn of Atlantic City, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office. Jahlil Boston, 34, of Egg Harbor City,...
Casino Crime Round Up: Victim Hospitalized After Philadelphia Casino Stabbing
A man was injured after being stabbed twice during a Wednesday night fight in the parking garage at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. An unidentified suspect allegedly slashed the 34-year-old victim in the left forearm and thigh, according to Philadelphia TV station...
Casino Crime Roundup: Ohio Internet Cafe Raid Seizes $53K, 64 Gaming Devices
A court-ordered search of Findlay, Ohio’s Lucky Dragon Internet Cafe, led to authorities seizing gambling equipment and $53,047 in cash on Monday, according to a news report. Police located 60 video gambling devices, four tabletop gaming devices, and a Queen of Hearts...
Las Vegas Crime Roundup: Robert Telles Requests New Judge in Murder Case
The one-time Clark County administrator accused of killing a Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter wants a different judge to preside over his murder case. The defendant, Robert Telles, 45, filed a motion in Clark County District Court last week to remove Judge Michelle...
Las Vegas Accused Murderer Pleads Guilty in Gruesome Death of Instagram Model
A man pleaded guilty on Monday to the abduction and grisly murder of a 24-year-old model whose body was found in the Nevada desert encased in concrete. The defendant, Christopher Prestipino, 49, will be sentenced on April 25 for first-degree kidnapping and...
Casino Crime Roundup: Armed Suspect Shot by Deputies Near Tachi Palace Casino
A suspect was shot Saturday night during an exchange of gunfire with local deputies near Lemoore, Calif.’s Tachi Palace Casino Resort. The suspect, Timothy Jeff Jr., 37, of Lemoore, was in critical but stable condition at Fresno, Calif.’s Community Regional Medical Center...
