2191 stories by Ed Silverstein
Resorts World Murder Suspect is Ex-Las Vegas Congressional Candidate, Wrestler
One-time wrestler and politician Daniel Rodimer was identified this week as a suspect in the death of Christopher Tapp in a violent incident at a Las Vegas Strip hotel. At first, the death was believed to have been from an accidental fall...
Indiana Casino Robber Allegedly Kidnapped One Worker, Threatened Another
The armed bandit who stole an unspecified amount of cash from Indiana’s Hollywood Casino allegedly took one employee hostage and planned to shoot another, according to new details on Saturday’s heist. The masked suspect, identified as Daniel Birdseye, 39, followed a worker...
Jackpot Roundup: Caesars Palace Visitor Hits Two Wins Totaling $710K
The same lucky visitor at Caesars Palace Las Vegas won two payouts on slots within five hours of each other on Saturday. The mystery player won $165K at about 5 p.m. Approximately five hours later, the same person hit a $545K payout....
Indiana Casino Robbery Suspect Identified, Booked Into Jail
The man who allegedly held up Hollywood Casino & Hotel in Lawrenceburg, Ind. Saturday has been named by authorities. Daniel Birdseye, 39, was charged with robbery while armed with a deadly weapon and battery against a public safety official, according to Ohio...
Las Vegas Casino Building is Damaged by Windy Weather
An exterior metal sign on the California Hotel & Casino was damaged by this weekend’s stormy breezes in Las Vegas. Some debris from the California Hotel & Casino also got loose and landed on nearby streets. The damage led Las Vegas Metropolitan...
Accused Robber is Jailed After Stealing $7K From Florida Jackpot Winner
A man was booked in jail last week after robbing a player who had just walked out of Jacksonville, Fla.’s bestbet casino. The victim had won about $20K while in the Monument Road gaming property on February 17. He left the casino...
Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg Suspect Arrested for Brazen Armed Holdup
A gun-wielding bandit was apprehended following a massive manhunt on Saturday night. The search came shortly after he allegedly tried to rob Indiana’s Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg. The unnamed suspect pulled out a firearm and apparently demanded cash from workers inside the cashier's...
Las Vegas Defendant Claims Insanity After Attempting to Kill Judge
Deobra Redden entered a plea on Thursday that he's not guilty of violently attacking a Las Vegas judge two months ago because of insanity. The 31-year-old defendant refrained from outbursts when he appeared in court on Thursday. He was wearing shackles and...
Casino Crime Roundup: Motorist Drove Over Officer’s Foot After Fight
A fleeing motorist struck a police car and drove over a police officer’s foot after a Wednesday morning ruckus outside of Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee, Wis. The incident began at about 3 a.m. when several visitors were asked to leave the...
Las Vegas Prostitute, Bandits Kidnapped and Robbed Four Tourists
An alleged sex worker and two armed robbers were part of a nefarious scheme to apprehend and rob four Las Vegas tourists, according to a recent news report. The accused prostitute, Janel Jeffers, 23, met the tourists at a nightclub and then...
