2202 stories by Ed Silverstein
Las Vegas Sees Second-Highest Gas Prices in Nation, Could Hurt Visits
A prominent economist says that record-setting gasoline prices could impact travel to Las Vegas, especially those who drive from Southern California. But other factors, such as a rebound in conventions and increased numbers of foreign travelers, may help offset potential drops in...
Tropicana Las Vegas Restroom Scene of Man Allegedly Using Phone to Spy on Woman
A man in a women’s restroom at the Starbucks in the Tropicana Las Vegas was allegedly spying on a female in a stall through a cell phone last week. The woman kicked the phone out of his hand and the two later...
Las Vegas Strip Gift Shop Shooting Suspect Identified, Guard Critically Wounded
A woman accused of wounding a security guard after a shoplifting at Las Vegas Strip’s Bonanza Gift Shop is now charged with attempted murder. The guard suffered a critical wound. The suspect also accidentally shot herself during a struggle on Tuesday. The...
Parx Casino Eatery Fined $17K for Allegedly Serving Drinks to Intoxicated Patrons
Chickie’s & Pete’s was fined $17,500 for providing drinks to six “visibly” intoxicated patrons at the Parx Casino venue, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced on Wednesday. One of the restaurant's customers in 2021 allegedly consumed 14 drinks, made up of...
Las Vegas Strip Shooting Leaves Security Guard, Suspect Wounded
A man shot a security guard on the Las Vegas Strip Tuesday after being confronted while attempting to swipe a sweatshirt from the popular gift shop, Bonanza Gifts, Metro police revealed. The suspect was shot in an ensuing struggle and was apprehended...
Choctaw Nation Begins Construction on Oklahoma Casino, Site Northeast of Dallas
Ground was broken Tuesday on a tribal gambling and entertainment complex in Hochatown, Okla. called Choctaw Landing. The venue is another Choctaw Nation gaming property within a drive from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. When complete late next year, the 200,000-square-foot gaming property...
Downtown Las Vegas Plaza Casino to Provide Smoke-Free Gambling Area
The Plaza Hotel & Casino will soon unveil a dedicated smoke-free gaming space, officials announced today (June 14). It marks the first such tobacco-free casino space in downtown Las Vegas. The 2,500-square-foot space will also have opportunities for social media. Games seen...
Casino Chips, Thousands of Dollars Stolen from Connecticut Driver After Car Rammed
Two men were to appear in Connecticut court today for allegedly stealing several thousand dollars’ worth of casino chips and several thousand dollars from a motorist. The robbers followed the victim from an unidentified casino, then crashed into his car on a...
Las Vegas Ex-Security Guard Remains in Custody for Deadly Church Shooting Spree
A 68-year-old Las Vegas man accused of killing one man and wounding five others in a Southern California church last month remains behind bars this weekend without bail. If convicted, he could be executed. A public defender was appointed to represent him...
Las Vegas Wedding Chapels, ABG Negotiate On Elvis Presley-Themed Ceremonies
Licensing agreements may soon be in place between several Las Vegas wedding chapels and the company in charge of Elvis Presley’s name, image, and likeness. The recent fever over feared court action against the chapels by the large corporation apparently has gone...
