2197 stories by Ed Silverstein
Resorts World Las Vegas Accused Robber Apprehended, On Probation for Similar Heist
The man who allegedly robbed a cashier’s cage at Resorts World Las Vegas earlier this month appeared in court on Thursday after his arrest on Wednesday. It was also revealed he was on probation for a 2020 cage robbery at The Venetian....
Pennsylvania to Educate Casino Players on Risks of Leaving Kids Unattended
The increasing number of incidents where adults leave children alone at casinos -- often in cars or hotel rooms -- has led Pennsylvania officials to launch an awareness campaign. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) initiative called Don’t Gamble with Kids is...
Las Vegas’ Gold Coast Casino Cashier’s Cage Reportedly Robbed
A solitary bandit reportedly robbed a cashier’s cage at Gold Coast Hotel and Casino Wednesday afternoon. Initial reports didn't reveal how much money was taken, but Vital Vegas later reported the amount stolen was about $30K. The holdup took place at about...
UVA Fatal Shootings Lead to Canceled Football Game, Suspect Held Without Bail
The University of Virginia has canceled its scheduled football game on Saturday with Coastal Carolina after a triple homicide involving the UVA team. Three members of the UVA football team were shot dead on Sunday. The Charlottesville campus continues to mourn their...
Las Vegas Drunk Motorist Loses Arm as Car Crashes, Overturns, Cops Reveal
An allegedly intoxicated motorist lost his arm in a crash that took place east of the Las Vegas Strip over the weekend. He was initially listed in critical condition. Identified as George Solis of Las Vegas, he was driving a Subaru on...
Nevada Thief Steals Thousands of Dollars’ Worth of Items Needed for ALS Walk
Police are searching for the criminal who swiped a truck over the weekend in Henderson, Nev. Inside was $15K to $20K worth of items for Sunday’s ALS Association North Las Vegas charity walk. The stolen items also include lanyards, pins, signs, and...
Jackpot: Empire City Casino Player Wins $925K on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Slot in Yonkers
A very lucky Yonkers, New York man recently won close to $1 million at Empire City Casino, the MGM Resorts gaming property announced Tuesday. It was on a $20 bet at the Yonkers casino. The casino said that the $925,488 payout is...
UVA Fatal Shootings Lead to Uncertainty Over Remainder of Football Season
Plans for the rest of the University of Virginia (UVA) football season are in limbo as the campus continues to mourn the loss of three football players. They were shot dead on Sunday by a former player. Two other students, at least...
Lotteries Unfairly Target Blacks, Poor as Jackpots Lure Players: Analysis
Last week’s historic $2.04 billion Powerball drawing led to criticism that lotteries are unjustly pressuring lower-income households across the US to purchase tickets, CNN claimed in a recent analysis. "Lotteries are regressive, meaning lower-income groups spend more of their budgets on lottery...
Jackpot: Cannery Casino Hotel Player Wins $620K on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Slot
A lucky local slot player is heading into the Thanksgiving holiday much richer. The unnamed patron won over $620K on a slot machine at North Las Vegas’ Cannery Casino Hotel. The lucky spin led to a $620,813.48 jackpot on Thursday. It was...
