2451 stories by Ed Silverstein
Jackpots: Flamingo Las Vegas Casino Player Wins $465K, Linq Player Wins $114K
Two lucky players at Caesars Entertainment gaming properties in Las Vegas have much to be thankful for just four days before Thanksgiving. Brent Weiss of Las Vegas won $465,945 while playing a Mississippi Stud poker game at the Flamingo Las Vegas Casino...
Washington State’s Muckleshoot Casino Site of Alleged Voyeurism
An alleged voyeur was charged last month after at least one woman claimed he looked at her in a restroom at Washington State’s Muckleshoot Casino. But the case ran into some challenges in a local court, according to a report this week....
Louisiana’s Paragon Casino Is Site of Another Unexplained Death
A person was found dead at Paragon Casino Resort in Louisiana on Friday morning. The death comes less than two months after the discovery of another corpse at the gaming property. The man was found in a hotel room. It is unclear...
Las Vegas Ranked Third-Most Popular Thanksgiving Destination After Disney, AAA Says
Las Vegas is one of the most popular US destinations for Thanksgiving holiday travel, the AAA recently reported. It only ranks after Disneyworld and Disneyland. Orlando, Flo., ranks as the top destination. Disneyland's Anaheim, Calif., ranked second. New York City came in...
Las Vegas COVID-19 Cases Increasing, Respiratory Ailments Striking Kids
The increase in COVID-19 cases has stabilized after a worrisome jump reported last week in Clark County, including Las Vegas, Nevada, health officials revealed. The most recent report released Wednesday said cases edged up 5.6% in Clark County over seven days compared...
Resorts World Las Vegas Accused Robber Apprehended, On Probation for Similar Heist
The man who allegedly robbed a cashier’s cage at Resorts World Las Vegas earlier this month appeared in court on Thursday after his arrest on Wednesday. It was also revealed he was on probation for a 2020 cage robbery at The Venetian....
Pennsylvania to Educate Casino Players on Risks of Leaving Kids Unattended
The increasing number of incidents where adults leave children alone at casinos -- often in cars or hotel rooms -- has led Pennsylvania officials to launch an awareness campaign. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) initiative called Don’t Gamble with Kids is...
Las Vegas’ Gold Coast Casino Cashier’s Cage Reportedly Robbed
A solitary bandit reportedly robbed a cashier’s cage at Gold Coast Hotel and Casino Wednesday afternoon. Initial reports didn't reveal how much money was taken, but Vital Vegas later reported the amount stolen was about $30K. The holdup took place at about...
UVA Fatal Shootings Lead to Canceled Football Game, Suspect Held Without Bail
The University of Virginia has canceled its scheduled football game on Saturday with Coastal Carolina after a triple homicide involving the UVA team. Three members of the UVA football team were shot dead on Sunday. The Charlottesville campus continues to mourn their...
Las Vegas Drunk Motorist Loses Arm as Car Crashes, Overturns, Cops Reveal
An allegedly intoxicated motorist lost his arm in a crash that took place east of the Las Vegas Strip over the weekend. He was initially listed in critical condition. Identified as George Solis of Las Vegas, he was driving a Subaru on...
