2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Encore Boston Harbor Casino Theft: Cop Allegedly Steals Cash
A Boston police officer has been suspended for three months after allegedly stealing money from a wallet at the Encore Boston Harbor. She was off-duty at the time. Officer Rebecca Leo recently reached a settlement in the case for the Aug. 7,...
Maui’s Top Cop, Now in Spotlight, Previously Led Las Vegas Strip Command for LVMPD
Maui Police Chief John Pelletier, who has gotten national attention since the Hawaiian island was struck by a deadly wildfire last week, is no stranger to Las Vegas residents. Pelletier worked his way up to captain in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police...
Jackpot: 13th Is Lucky Day for Hard Rock Player, Wins $1M-Plus in Tampa
August 13 was a lucky day for a mystery player who won $1.25 million at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa. The unnamed visitor to the Florida gaming property was about to leave the casino for the day on...
Louisiana Margaritaville Casino Site of Apparent Racial Attack — Video
The identities of two individuals accused of assaulting a Black man in a Louisiana casino floor were revealed this week. During the confrontation, the women assaulted the victim, and a white man twice uttered a racial slur after he sat down at...
Las Vegas Continues to Support Maui Wildfire Victims
Las Vegas restaurants and other organizations are pressing on with their efforts to collect generous donations and assorted supplies for the victims of last week’s Maui wildfire. Much-needed bottled water, nonperishable food, clothes, diapers, and basic first-aid equipment are among the items...
Casino Crime Roundup: Caesars Palace Defendant to Plead Guilty
The man accused of holding a victim hostage in a Caesars Palace Las Vegas hotel room and tossing furnishings out of a window will plead guilty to reduced charges, according to the defendant’s attorney, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. Matthew Mannix, 35,...
Casino Crime Round Up: Minnesota TikTok Gambling Scheme Leads to Arrest
A Minnesota man was arrested this week after being accused of running an illicit gaming operation via TikTok where he made bets for others. Blake Carl Fitzgerald, 40, was charged Friday with three counts of running an illegal gambling operation. If convicted,...
Las Vegas Guests Find Bed Bugs at Seven Hotels – Report
Bed bugs were spotted at seven well-known Las Vegas hotels over the last two years, according to a recent media report. The properties include Circus Circus Hotel, Caesars Palace Las Vegas, Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort, The Palazzo, Tropicana Las Vegas, MGM...
Boyd Gaming, Nevada Firefighters Show Generosity for Maui Wildfire Victims
Las Vegas is showing its heartfelt generosity after this week’s widespread destruction from Maui’s wildfire. Boyd Gaming, firefighters from Southern Nevada, American Red Cross volunteers, and former residents of Hawaii now living in Nevada -- are among those stepping up to meet...
Jackpot: Aria Slot Player Wins $10.1M on Strip
A mystery guest at the Aria Resort & Casino recently hit a $10.1M jackpot on a slot machine at the Las Vegas Strip gaming property. The player from California stopped at the MGM Resorts property on a visit to the Strip, according...
