2451 stories by Ed Silverstein
Harrah’s Joliet Casino Parking Deck is Site of Hidden Gun, Suspect Arrested, Cops Reveal
A convicted felon last week hid a firearm in the parking deck at the Harrah’s Joliet Casino & Hotel in Illinois, police said. The incident took place after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend and then fled to the parking facility. Rashad Owens,...
Venetian Las Vegas Sued by Man Wounded During Casino Confrontation
A man who was shot a year ago during an altercation at the Venetian Las Vegas recently filed a lawsuit against the casino and its security guards for alleged negligence and emotional distress. The legal action was filed last week and seeks...
Casino Jackpots Can Lead to Security Risks, Analysts Weigh in on Safety Tips
Casino winnings can easily reach into the seven figures, as one Flamingo Las Vegas player recently discovered, having won more than $6.4 million at a table game. And while hitting a big payday can be life-changing, it can also come with big...
Texas Casinos Get Growing Legislative Support Despite Historic Opposition
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan now appears to back limited “destination” casinos in the state. So far, Texas has forbidden the opening of such commercial gaming properties. But Phelan, a Beaumont Republican, told reporters this week that he wants gaming properties that...
Violent Beating at Isle Casino Hotel Leads to Criminal Trial in Iowa
The man accused of seriously injuring a casino player who improperly used the suspect’s wife’s loyalty card is now on trial. The attack took place in 2021 at Iowa’s Isle Casino Hotel. Defendant Damond Jahmar Williams Sr., 46, who reportedly weighs about...
Jackpot: Reno Local Wins $1.2M on Slot Spin at Grand Sierra Casino
A lucky local resident hit a jackpot on Monday at Reno, Nev.’s Grand Sierra Resort and Casino. The mystery player won $1,258,232.29 on a slot spin. The money was won on a Buffalo Diamond slot machine, KTVN, a local TV station, reported....
Fremont Street Experience McDonald’s Worker Shoots Two Victims After Shift
A 16-year-old employee at the Fremont Street Experience (FSE) McDonald’s, located in downtown Las Vegas, has been arrested. He allegedly fired upon a crowd last month, which left two people injured. The suspect, Na’quentin Norsworthy, finished his shift at McDonald’s on December...
Cromwell Casino Visitor Relays Fake Bomb Threat to Return to Jail, Vegas Cops Reveal
A 39-year-old man allegedly reported a fake bomb threat last week at a Las Vegas Strip casino hotel. The reason? Apparently, he wanted to go back to jail. On January 4, Donald Deloreto told security guards at The Cromwell he had a...
Harry Reid Airport Highlighted in Connection with National FAA Malfunction
UPDATE: Most US flights were grounded for a short time until just before 6 a.m. PT on Wednesday because of an FAA malfunction. At Harry Reid International Airport, by 9 a.m. PT, 317 flights in total were delayed, FlightAware, a flight tracking...
Rivers Casino Des Plaines Holdup, Kidnapping Lead to Two Arrests in Illinois
Two men were arrested last week after they allegedly robbed a third man at Illinois’s Rivers Casino Des Plaines parking lot. The bandits stole the victim’s money, cellphone, and keys. Before Thursday’s incident was over, the victim also was forced to ride...
