2451 stories by Ed Silverstein
Las Vegas Crime News Roundup: Man Allegedly Tossed Five Puppies Into Dumpster
The recent discovery of five puppies, that were stuffed into a trash bag found in a Las Vegas dumpster has led to a man’s arrest. The puppies smelled of chlorine when they were found on November 5 at an apartment complex on...
Defendants Plead Guilty After Officer’s Death at New York State Casino
Two defendants pleaded guilty on Monday following the death of a police sergeant at New York’s Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel. Under a plea deal, Michael Elmore, 33, pleaded guilty to first-degree aggravated manslaughter and obstruction of governmental administration. When sentenced on...
Hospitality Workers Begin Strike at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Several hundred Culinary Union members reportedly walked off the job Friday morning at the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. The Las Vegas strike began at 5 a.m. PT on Friday after labor and management failed to reach an agreement, the union said. Picket...
Texas Casino Legislation Faces Uphill Battle in Upcoming Session
Texas legislators are unlikely to approve locating commercial casinos in the state, officials said. But there’s a remote chance legislation could generate enough enthusiasm to pass in 2025, experts add. In a recent interview with Dallas TV station WFAA, Texas Lt. Gov....
New Crypto Online Sportsbook, Casino Launched as Bitcoin Prices Set Records
A new crypto sportsbook and casino, BetHog, has launched publicly in limited regions, the company announced this week. The launch comes as Bitcoin hit record highs of over $90K this week (trading at $91,205.99 as of Thursday morning) following the election of...
New Hampshire Authorities Accused of Blocking Concord Casino Sale
The planned sale of Concord Casino has hit new roadblocks with the current owner’s attorneys putting the blame on New Hampshire state officials. Casino owner Andy Sanborn was ordered to find a buyer for the charitable gaming property after his casino license...
Casino Crime News Roundup: Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Dealer Allegedly Cheated
A dealer at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh was arrested on Friday for a variety of alleged repeated violations while playing blackjack. Jamie L. Smith, 33, of Pittsburgh, Pa. is accused of improperly dealing cards some 192 times. Smith allegedly overpaid casino visitors for...
Details Emerge on Holland Casino’s Response to Anti-Semitic Violence in Amsterdam
Amsterdam’s Holland Casino was a refuge for hundreds of Israeli soccer fans during last week’s bloody attacks, some of which took place near the gaming property, according to recent news reports. Last Wednesday night, many hours before a soccer match between Maccabi...
MGM Springfield Casino Evacuated Following Weekend Blaze
Massachusetts’ MGM Springfield casino was evacuated after a fire broke out Saturday that was linked to a restaurant at the gaming property. The blaze was largely limited to duct work linked to the eatery. It caused smoke to billow up to the...
Jacky Rosen Finally Called Winner of Nevada US Senate Race
US Sen. Jacky Rosen, D, was called the winner on Friday night in the close race in Nevada against Sam Brown. News of her victory was projected by the Associated Press at 9:15 p.m. PT. Other news organizations had declared her the...
