2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Casino Crime Roundup: Trainer Murdered at Nebraska Racetrack, Rivers Casino Robberies
Todd Scherer, a one-time horse trainer and groom, was murdered last week at a barn in Grand Island, Neb.’s Fonner Park racetrack. He reportedly was struck by a baseball bat and shot in the torso. His body was discovered Thursday morning in...
Casino Crime Roundup: Washington Casino Visitor Linked to 50 Holdups
A 35-year-old New Jersey woman was arrested last week after allegedly brandishing a taser and a knife during an attempted robbery at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City. Sarah Watson, 35, of Somers Point, allegedly placed the knife up to a victim’s throat and...
Casino Crime Roundup: Trooper Punched in Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Melee
Four suspects were arrested Monday after a violent brawl at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh. State and local police, as well as casino security guards, broke up the early morning fight. A Pennsylvania state trooper was struck in the face during the struggle, according...
Jackpot: Slots Player Wins $3.3M at California’s Graton Casino
A lucky guest won $3.3M on a slot machine at Graton Resort & Casino in California on Sunday. The unidentified player wagered $3. The jackpot was won on a megabucks progressive Gold Forge machine at the Rohnert Park, Calif. gaming property. The...
Spokane Tribe Casino Construction Accident Leads to Worker’s Death, Cause Under Investigation
A 27-year-old woman died Tuesday morning following a construction accident at the Spokane Tribe Casino in Washington State. The worker, identified as Ana Vetter, was described as a journeyman carpenter who worked for a subcontractor on the project. She apparently died at...
Jackpot: Kansas’ Prairie Band Casino Pays Out $1M to Lucky Player
A man won more than $1M last week after getting a royal flush at the Prairie Band Casino & Resort. On February 27, the player, identified as “Steven L.,” was at the Kansas gaming property trying his luck with Texas Hold’em. He...
Michigan $1M Winning Lottery Ticket Saved from Trash
A Michigan woman recently went to toss two scratch-off lottery tickets into the garbage. Thankfully, she checked the numbers one last time before she did. That turned out to be a wise and profitable decision. The 30-year-old Clinton County resident scooped the...
Las Vegas Crime Roundup: Machete Attack, Bar Stabbing, Boulder Station Fire
A Las Vegas man refused to go to court on Monday after allegedly attacking two people with an 18-inch machete. The victims, a man and a woman, were visiting from Florida. The unnamed couple was staying at the home of Angel Valdez...
Las Vegas Police Shoot Woman 16 Times After Robbery — Video
The armed woman repeatedly shot sixteen times by Las Vegas police last Wednesday near the Galleria at Sunset Mall in Henderson, Nev., remains hospitalized in critical condition. She was identified as Lorraine Alvarado, 31. Metro police released details on the incident on...
Casino Crime Round Up: Mystic Lake Casino Crime, Syracuse Law Prof Put on Leave, Flint Police Chief to be Sentenced
A man was apprehended on Friday afternoon after he allegedly aimed a firearm at security guards in Minnesota’s Mystic Lake Casino and Hotel. The gaming property sent out an emergency alert to warn visitors. A short time later, an unnamed 39-year-old suspect...
