496 stories by Larry Henry
Arkansas Casinos See Mixed Results in Net Gaming Wins
Two of Arkansas’ three casinos saw more money wagered on sports in November than the previous month. But winnings were down at two casinos overall, with table games and “terminals” such as slots included in the totals. The one casino that saw...
Shooting at Nevada Casino Leaves Woman Hospitalized, Boyfriend Behind Bars
A woman was hospitalized after sustaining injuries in a shooting at a Laughlin, Nevada, casino this weekend. A man identified as her boyfriend was taken into police custody, authorities said. The incident occurred before 7:20 am on Sunday in a hotel room...
Birthday Party Shooting Leaves One Man Dead at Las Vegas Casino
A man in his early 30s was found dead after gunfire late Friday at a Las Vegas hotel-casino, authorities said. The shooting happened at a birthday party in one of the hotel towers. Police responded to a report of gunfire at the...
Las Vegas Investor Tony Hsieh’s Death Investigation Continues, No Results Until At Least January
An investigation into the fire that led to retired Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh’s death will not be completed until at least next month, according to a news report. Police and fire officials this week were continuing to investigate the cause and manner...
Louisiana Casino Winnings Decline At End of Hurricane Season, During COVID-19
Casino revenue in Louisiana fell by double digits in November 2020 when compared to the same month last year. Casinos in the New Orleans area reported $50.8 million in winnings in November 2019, but just $32.3 million this November. That's a 36.5...
Suspected Sex Trafficker Busted On Las Vegas Strip After Woman Steals $3k From Vice Cop
A 36-year-old man was booked into jail in Las Vegas over the weekend in an undercover sex trafficking sting on the Strip. The arrest happened after a woman attempted to steal $3,000 from a Las Vegas undercover vice officer posing as a...
No New Year’s Eve Fireworks on Las Vegas Strip, But Room Rates Soar
Hotel room rates in Las Vegas have been lower overall this year. But rates are much higher on New Year’s Eve, according to a newspaper analysis. These Dec. 31 rates are occurring even without a fireworks show on the Las Vegas Strip...
Las Vegas Casino District Stabbing Suspect Faces Murder Charge in Cellmate’s Death: Report
A man already in police custody for a knife attack in downtown Las Vegas now faces a murder charge in the beating death of a fellow inmate, according to a news report. Police said a Clark County Detention Center inmate was hospitalized...
El Cortez Sells Old Carpet Squares As Piece of Las Vegas Casino History
Starting Jan. 1, the gift shop at the El Cortez Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas will begin selling squares of its old carpeting for about $19. The carpet that had been on the 42,000-square-foot casino floor since 2007 was removed in...
Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas Turns 25, Celebration Delayed by COVID-19
The Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas turns 25 this week. But don’t expect an official celebration until next year. The pedestrian mall opened in mid-December 1995 with an electronic canopy covering a portion of Fremont Street. Known as Glitter Gulch,...
