2211 stories by Ed Silverstein
Jackpot: Grand Sierra Casino Player Wins $544K on Video Slot in Reno
A California man won $544,663 on a video slot game on Sunday at Reno, Nev.’s Grand Sierra Resort and Casino. The lucky winner, identified as Jessy R., made one last $8 bet before he planned to call it quits. That $8 amount...
Harry Reid Airport Flight Forced to Return to Las Vegas After Pilot Falls Ill Midair
An off-duty pilot flying as a passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight assisted in landing a plane in Las Vegas after a regular pilot fell ill on Wednesday. The Southwest plane had left Harry Reid International Airport early morning and was heading...
Las Vegas Crime Roundup: Man Allegedly Bites Metro Officer After Attacking Bus Guard
A man allegedly bit a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officer and struck other officers on Monday near a Las Vegas bus stop. Initially, the suspect threw rocks at and smashed a garbage can at an RTC bus security officer, police...
Binion’s Casino Sees Ex-Pimp Allegedly Assault Las Vegas Prostitute
A prostitute’s former pimp recently assaulted the woman and tried to steal money from her at Las Vegas’ Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel, according to local police. Kenneth George, 40, was arrested on Friday shortly after the violent incident at the Fremont...
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...
