2451 stories by Ed Silverstein
Oklahoma Tornado Kills Three Horses, Injures Others at Will Rogers Downs: Report
Three horses perished and other animals were injured after Oklahoma’s Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs was damaged by a serious tornado over the weekend, according to Horse Racing Nation. An estimated five horses were taken to Oklahoma State University for treatment by...
Intoxicated Nevada Driver Clocked at 131 MPH on Highway
Nevada State Police (NSP) charged hundreds of motorists – including one who was traveling at 131 MPH – over Memorial Day weekend. The unnamed speeder was charged for driving while intoxicated, authorities told Las Vegas TV station KTNV. One other DUI arrest...
Casino Crime Round Up: N.J. Man Convicted of Violent Robbery
A man was found guilty last week of assaulting and robbing another man who won a $20K jackpot in New Jersey. After deliberating, the jurors found Robert Reed, 51, of Newark, N.J., guilty of second-degree robbery, and third-degree charges of aggravated assault,...
Accused Indiana Casino Murderer Remains in Jail After Targeted Killing of Musician
A man is now behind bars for the March fatal shooting of a beloved performer in the parking garage at Caesars Southern Indiana casino. Antwaun Proctor, 20, was booked on murder, robbery, criminal mischief, auto theft, and obstruction of justice charges. As...
Alleged Las Vegas Cannibalistic Killer Competent to Stand Trial
The accused murderer who allegedly ate his victim’s eyeball and ear was ruled competent Friday to stand trial by a Las Vegas judge. The case against Colin Czech, 29, who was homeless at the time of his arrest, will be heading to...
Casino Crime Roundup: Arkansas Gambling Raids Lead to Nine Arrests, $9K Seized
A recent court-ordered search of an Arkansas grocery store and gas station resulted in nine arrests. Deputies also seized about $9,000 in cash, two firearms, suspected marijuana, and 14 gaming machines from the two locations in Earle, Ark. The businesses were identified...
Pennsylvania Board Fines Casino $125K After Young Guests Gamble
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) imposed a $125K fine on Wind Creek Bethlehem on Wednesday after almost a dozen visitors illegally entered the casino's gaming floor despite their ages. The penalty was imposed after 11 underage guests ranging from 18 to...
Casino Crime Round Up: Shots Fired at Luxor Complex in Las Vegas
A suspect who fired multiple bullets at the Luxor Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip was on the loose as of Wednesday. The unnamed person apparently got angry at resort-casino security guards for throwing him out of the complex, according...
Empty Mississippi Casino Property Could Provide Migrant Housing
The 22-acre property formerly holding Mississippi’s Harrah's Casino Tunica could become the new home for as many as 2,000 young migrants who entered the US from other countries. The housing would be for youngsters, ages 17 or younger, whose parents are living...
Three Gamblers Lose $24M Total at Las Vegas Casino
Three visitors lost a total of almost $24M at Resorts World Las Vegas over just a few years, according to the Nevada Current. Each of the trio is reportedly under investigation. One of the gamblers was identified as Damien LeForbes. He lost...
