2494 stories by Ed Silverstein
Casino Crime Roundup: Guilty Plea to Gambling Embezzled $230K
A former New Hampshire resident recently pled guilty in Concord federal court to embezzling about $230K from a local charity. Much of the money was spent at Massachusetts’ MGM Springfield casino. Kyle Fisher, 43, formerly of Grantham, New Hampshire, pleaded guilty to...
Oklahoma Casinos Evacuated Because of Wildfire Threat: Report
Two Oklahoma tribal gaming properties were forced to temporarily evacuate Tuesday evening because of high winds and spreading flames from what was described by officials as a “large wildfire.” Visitors at Native Lights Casino and 7 Clans First Council Casino Hotel, both...
Encore Boston Harbor Casino Fined $40K for Improper Sports Betting
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) this week penalized Encore Boston Harbor $40K after patrons wagered improperly on ACC college games. The record-setting fines announced on Monday were the result of illicit wagers made on regular-season women’s basketball games involving Boston College in...
Casino Crime Roundup: Woman Allegedly Fired Shots in Casino Lot
A suspect was apprehended after she allegedly discharged gunfire Saturday outside of Kwataqnuk Resort & Casino in Montana. No one was injured. Lucy Cluff-Smith got into a dispute, and then fired shots into an unoccupied vehicle at the Missoula, Montana, gaming property,...
Las Vegas’ Strat Complex Hosts Yearly Fundraiser for Lung Association
Hundreds of participants are expected to take part in Sunday’s 'Scale the Strat' climb-a-thon up the Strat Hotel, Casino & Tower's 108 floors. Walkers need to make it up 1,455 steps to the top of the Las Vegas structure, some 800 feet...
Las Vegas Woman Heading to Prison After Six Children Were Abused
A Las Vegas woman, whose stepchildren were locked in a dog cage and suffered other forms of abuse, was sentenced Thursday to at least seven years in prison. Amanda Stamper, 33, could spend as many as 18 years behind bars under the...
Las Vegas Cops Fatally Shoot Suspect Who Tried to Sever His Arm
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officers shot and killed a homeless man during a Tuesday morning confrontation in Las Vegas, officials announced on Thursday. The suspect had been holding a long, sharp piece of metal and refused to drop it. The...
Ex-NFL Player Marshawn Lynch Avoids Jail After Deal Reached on DUI
Former pro running back Marshawn Lynch will avoid a DUI conviction and possible jail sentence if he completes the terms of a deal worked out between attorneys in a Las Vegas court. On Wednesday, without him entering a plea, a judge approved...
Las Vegas Bound Airline Passenger Indicted for Fellow Traveler Attack
A passenger who allegedly beat a man while both were on a plane heading to Las Vegas was indicted on Wednesday. The defendant, Julio Lopez, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for last month’s attack, according to Las Vegas TV...
Texas Judge Says Controversial Pace-O-Matic Games are Legal: Report
A Texas judge said this week that popular machines and games played on them are skill-based, and therefore legal under state law. Fannin County District Judge Laurine Blake indicated her initial decision earlier this week on the controversial products. Her ruling marks...
