2451 stories by Ed Silverstein
Oklahoma City Gambling Raid Leads to Eight Arrests, Suspected Marijuana Seized
Eight suspects were arrested following the recent raid of an illicit gambling operation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gambling machines, cash, and gaming tables were discovered in the search, police said. The raid took place on Friday in a 23rd Street property located...
Escaped Casino Robber Leads to Jail Employee Resignation, Officials Reveal
An escape from Louisiana’s Assumption Parish Detention Center has led to a corrections officer quitting his jailhouse job. The escapee was captured last week and is back in custody on a casino robbery charge. The unnamed worker quit under pressure, said Assumption...
Las Vegas to Celebrate Post-Pandemic Halloween in Hauntingly Big Way
Las Vegas is joining together for Halloween this weekend with a ghostly plethora of adult-focused festivities. Events will culminate Monday night on the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown with ghastly fun costume competitions, parties, and concerts. Monday night's Halloween attractions will include...
Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino Garage Site of Triple Shooting
Three victims were shot while in the parking garage at New York’s Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino early Saturday morning. Later in the day, they were listed in stable condition at a local hospital. One of the victims suffered a wound on his...
Casino Arizona Murderer Receives Dual Life Sentences for Taxi Driver’s Death
An Arizona man was sentenced this week to two concurrent life prison terms. The sentence stems from the shooting death of a taxi driver outside of Casino Arizona three years ago. On Thursday, US District Court Judge Susan M. Brnovich sentenced the...
Dotty’s Casino Incident Leads to Armed Suspect Allegedly Kicking Police Dog
A man remains in custody in Las Vegas after allegedly stealing a car, evading Metro cops, resisting arrest, and kicking a police dog. The confrontation started at a Dotty’s Casino in Las Vegas on Monday night. The suspect, Chad Guerra, 35, was...
Las Vegas Palms Charging $150K a Night for ‘One-of-a-kind’ Luxury Suite Package
Want the utmost in luxury in Las Vegas? What about $150K for three luxurious suites in a single night at the Palms Casino Resort. The off-Strip hotel on Tuesday announced a new Epic Experience Suite Package. You and your guests will share...
Louisiana Casino Robber Escapes from Jail, Sheriff Promises Disciplinary Action
UPDATE: Roller Avila, 19, was captured at about 4 a.m. Thursday in Jefferson Parish, La. He had escaped from Assumption Parish Detention Center on Tuesday. EARLIER: An alleged armed casino robber escaped from a Louisiana jail this week and remains on the...
Las Vegas Airport Visitor Allegedly Tries to Swipe Baby, Demands Child
A woman attempted to steal a baby from its rightful mother at Harry Reid International Airport. She was released from jail this week following an arrest on Friday. The suspect, identified as Amanda Yates, was charged with violating airport rules, KLAS, a...
NYPD Cites Gamblers in Chinatown Park, Illegal Activity Cleaned Up
The New York Police Department (NYPD) sent in the cops a few days ago after press reports shined the light on illegal gambling taking place at a Chinatown Park. Hundreds of gamblers were wagering daily at Manhattan's Columbus Park in recent weeks....
