2451 stories by Ed Silverstein
Washington State Casino Elderly Winner Followed, Beaten, Robbed
An 81-year-old woman was tailed home last week after an evening of gambling at Washington State’s Muckleshoot Casino. Once there, a robber struck her in the head and stole her purse. Inside was $1,200. As the sole robber approached her, the victim...
Connecticut’s Foxwoods Casino Parking Garage Sees Fire, Multiple Vehicles in Flames
Several vehicles in Connecticut’s Foxwoods Resort Casino’s parking garage caught fire late Tuesday afternoon. There did not appear to be any injuries, but vehicles were likely damaged from the flames. It is unclear what caused the fire. Staff from a local fire...
Louisiana Casino Death Shows Lack of Resources for Struggling Teenagers
Relatives have disclosed the teenager found deceased last week at Louisiana’s Paragon Casino Resort had been struggling with drugs and mental health issues. But officials have yet to release a formal cause of death. It troubles the family because Giah Barrere, 17,...
Powerball Ticket Purchased in Iowa Pays Out $2M, Five Correct Numbers
A lucky person who purchased a Powerball ticket in Forest City, Iowa has won $2 million. The ticket was bought at a Casey’s convenience store for Monday’s drawing. The name of the winner has not been revealed as of early Tuesday. The...
Las Vegas Strip Soon To Feature Immersive Animated Exhibit From Disney
Las Vegas is one of several North American locations where Walt Disney Animation Studios soon will open a multi-media exhibition called "Disney Animation Immersive Experience." The family-friendly event will feature popular characters from Disney animated films. It is expected to open in...
South Dakota Casino Deadly Gunfire Reviewed, Police Officers Justified
Two Rapid City, S.D., police officers were justified in using lethal force this July when an armed man fired a shot in an officer’s direction, officials announced on Friday. The shooter was killed by officers in front of Chances Casino in that...
Jackpot: Very Lucky Venetian Las Vegas Slot Machine Player Wins $2.8M
A slot player won big last week at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas with a jackpot of close to $3 million. It was from a $5.88 bet. The winning total was $2,835,768, the Las Vegas Strip casino revealed in a statement on...
Las Vegas Strip Stabbing Victims, Families Ask for Financial Help
Online fundraisers are underway for several victims and their relatives following last week’s stabbings on the Las Vegas Strip. Two victims died and six others were injured in a violent incident that took place near the Wynn casino. Maris DiGiovanni Jordan, 30,...
Las Vegas Murders on Mass Shootings’ Anniversary is Coincidence, Experts Say
Last week, two bloody murders in Las Vegas took place within days of the fifth anniversary of the Mandalay Bay mass shooting. Prominent criminologists say local investigators will likely check for any connection in motive between these attacks and the 2017 killings....
Santa Ana Illegal Gambling, Bribery Case Leads to Plea Deal in California
One of the suspects in a widespread Santa Ana, Calif. gambling den and bribery investigation has agreed to a plea deal. He could face up to 20 years in prison in exchange for his guilty plea. Niem Ngoc Ha, also known as...
