2451 stories by Ed Silverstein
Woman Allegedly Stole $200K Worth of Items from Drugged Guests at Vegas Hotel
A motorist pulled over by a Las Vegas cop last week was arrested for the earlier theft of fancy watches and other pricey items from two hotel guests at The Signature at MGM Grand. Cassandra Tovar, 31, was stopped by a Las...
Taylor Swift Endorsement of Harris is Historic, but Sinatra Recalled for Backing Reagan
Much has been made this week of pop singer Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris. But she’s not the only celebrity to gain attention for a presidential endorsement. None other than Las Vegas legend Frank Sinatra announced multiple endorsements of Ronald Reagan...
Two Former Aria Resort Workers Sue MGM After Millions of Dollars Disappear — Report
Two Aria Resort & Casino employees who were sacked for allegedly stealing millions of dollars have taken the Las Vegas gaming property and parent company MGM Resorts International to court for wrongful termination. Erendira Dominguez and Allison Lopez deny they stole the...
Hurricane Francine Forces Some US Casino Operations to Close
A limited number of casino facilities along the US Gulf Coast shuttered temporarily due to a Category 2 hurricane that was expected to make landfall on Wednesday night. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, Hurricane Francine had maximum sustained winds of 100 mph,...
Reputed Sex Worker Allegedly Steals $40K from Vegas Casino Visitor
A woman has a pending court case after allegedly stealing about $40K from a man. Hours before the theft, she had drinks with him at a Las Vegas Strip gaming property. The suspect, Monica Falcon, met the man at the unnamed Las...
Teenager Faces Up to 27 Years in Nevada Prison for Murder at Luxor
A teenager was sentenced to between 11 and 27 years behind bars for last year’s killing of a man at Las Vegas’ Luxor Hotel & Casino. Clark County Judge Jacqueline Bluth handed down the sentence to Emma Kusak, now 19, in July,...
Nevada Residents Flee From Davis Wildfire, Many Find Housing at Casino Hotels
A wildfire south of Reno, Nev., forced an estimated 14K residents to evacuate their homes over the weekend. Some have found temporary shelter in nearby resort casinos. Several properties are offering those impacted by the wildfire discounted rates. The Row in Reno...
New York State Casino Evacuated Temporarily After Chemical Smell
Guests and employees were forced to leave Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel located on New York’s Long Island after a chemical-like odor there on Friday. The evacuation began at 1 p.m. Officials found nothing suspicious at the property and was allowed back into...
Pastor Arrested at Strat After Weapons, Drugs Found in Hotel Room – Report
A minister reportedly has a pending court case after Vegas police found an AR-15-style rifle with a scope and suspected fentanyl in his Strat Hotel room. David McGee, 61, of North Carolina, was arrested on August 20 at the Strat Hotel, Casino...
Carnival Glory Onboard Casino Is Site of $100K Cheating Scam – Report
A manager on the Carnival Glory and other ship employees reportedly were fired after an alleged scam that took place in the Carnival Cruise Line vessel's casino. Two dealers, a cashier, and guests participated in the scheme, according to a Friday report...
