2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
March Madness: UConn Qualifies for Elite 8 After Players Flee from Dirty Luxor
The UConn men’s basketball team is heading to the Elite 8 after beating Arkansas at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena on Thursday. But nothing was elite about the reported conditions of the hotel where the UConn team was initially booked. When the Connecticut...
Binion’s ‘No Color Policy’ Sign Causes Concern at Downtown Las Vegas Casino
A new sign at Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel is causing confusion and outrage. The downtown Las Vegas property apparently has a “no color" policy. Las Vegas TV station KSNV spoke to several people about their interpretation of the rule. Some visitors to...
Texas Gambling Bills Lack Republican Votes Needed for Passage, Dan Patrick Warns
Legislation to pave the way for casinos and sports wagering in Texas currently doesn’t have the required votes to pass in the state Senate, says a powerful Lone Star State politician. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) told Lubbock, Texas radio station KFYO...
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...
