2451 stories by Ed Silverstein
Las Vegas Police Officer, Tourist Rescue Man from Inflamed Car on Strip: Video
Bodycam video and photos were released this week of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officer who risked his life last Friday. He was rescuing an injured man from an enflamed car on the Strip, assisted by a tourist, with only...
Harry Reid Worker Arrested for Lewd Act in Airport Bathroom
A man who apparently works for a business located inside Harry Reid International Airport was arrested recently for allegedly performing a lewd act in an airport restroom. The same suspect was previously arrested on a similar charge, police said. The event originally...
Missouri’s Isle of Capri Casino Temporarily Shutters After Water Main Break
The Isle of Capri Casino in Missouri became the latest US gaming property forced to close because of a water main break. It reopened this week after repairs were made over several hours. The Isle of Capri Casino Hotel in Boonville reopened...
Jackpot Roundup: Caesars Palace, Rampart Casino Pay Out Winnings in Las Vegas
Two Las Vegas casinos had big winners in the last couple of weeks. One was Caesars Palace Las Vegas, which once again paid out a jackpot to a lucky player. On January 22, a player hit a $125,000 jackpot after wagering $100...
California’s Commerce Casino Evacuated After Distraught Man Brandishes Knife — Video
A knife-wielding suspect was apprehended after confronting a security guard at California’s Commerce Casino and Hotel on Tuesday morning. The lower level of the popular cardroom was evacuated as a precaution, NBC News reported. The confrontation began at about 5:45 a.m. Initially,...
Pennsylvania’s Valley Forge Casino is Site of Disruptive Blackjack Player Arrest
A blackjack player at Pennsylvania’s Valley Forge Casino Resort was arrested at a gaming table, according to a recent news report. He was allegedly disruptive and uttered obscenities. The 37-year-old New Castle, Del. man wasn't named in the report from the Sanatoga...
Nevada Gaming Control Board’s Newest Member is Veteran Jurist George Assad
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has a new member: George Assad, a former Las Vegas Municipal Court judge, local prosecutor, and private practice attorney. Assad, 71, replaces member Philip Katsaros, who didn't seek reappointment. The powerful three-member panel now has no...
Las Vegas Strip Driver Rescued from Fiery Car is Reportedly Charged with DUI
The injured motorist who was pulled from an inflamed car after a recent crash on Las Vegas Boulevard is now facing DUI and other counts, local news reports reveal. The driver, identified as Alexander Jay Dawkins, 34, was charged after Friday’s motor...
Las Vegas Joins National Outcry Over Deadly Police Force After Tyre Nichols’ Death
Several law professors with ties to Las Vegas and the gaming sector are adding their voices to the outrage over the deadly beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tenn. Five Memphis police officers who earlier this month allegedly kicked, beat, and assaulted...
Jackpot: Caesars Palace Player Wins Over $1M on Slot Machine
A guest at Caesars Palace Las Vegas casino scored a $1M payday on Monday. The player was on the casino floor at 4 a.m. when he/she won the jackpot on a slot machine. The exact total was $1,040,252, according to a statement...
