2494 stories by Ed Silverstein
Casino Crime Roundup: Woman Wounded in Louisiana Casino Lot
A woman was shot in the arm after she refused to hand over her pocketbook on Sunday in a Louisiana gaming property parking lot. The unnamed victim was taken to a local hospital for emergency treatment. She’s expected to survive, but an...
Rapper Blueface Avoids Prison for Las Vegas Strip Club Shooting
The rapper Blueface was sentenced to probation on Monday for last year’s shooting at a Las Vegas strip club under a plea deal. The 26-year-old performer, whose legal name is Johnathan Jamall Porter and who resides in Los Angeles, won't be imprisoned...
Las Vegas Strip Luxury Store Theft Ring Leads to Two Arrests
Two suspects are facing court proceedings after allegedly stealing numerous items from upscale stores on the Las Vegas Strip. The duo swiped designer merchandise from Saks Fifth Avenue and Sephora stores in an elaborate scheme between June and September, police said. The...
Las Vegas Crime Round Up: Deadly Shooting on Strip
Las Vegas police continue investigating a Saturday night shooting on Las Vegas Boulevard. The victim died from his wounds. The gunfire occurred at about 11:35 p.m. near the intersection with Oakey Boulevard. The unnamed victim was rushed to a local hospital but...
Detroit Casino Workers Pave the Way for Possible Strike
Unionized workers at Detroit’s gaming properties overwhelmingly indicated they are ready to walk off the job. On Friday, with 99% of the union members voting, they authorized a strike for later this month. A strike could take place as early as October...
Las Vegas Raiders Release Chandler Jones After His Arrest — Report
The Las Vegas Raiders over the weekend released defensive end Chandler Jones from his contract, according to a news report. He was arrested Thursday for allegedly violating a temporary domestic violence protective order in Las Vegas. His recent actions demonstrated conduct detrimental...
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Fatal Shooting Suspects on the Lam
Local police continue to investigate the deadly shooting of a man outside of Florida’s Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. The shooting took place near the gaming property at about 4:30 a.m. Saturday. It appears a passenger in a vehicle shot...
New Hampshire Lottery Commission Delays Hearing on Controversial Concord Casino License
A planned hearing on what will happen to the license of the Concord Casino was delayed for 10 days by New Hampshire authorities. The New Hampshire Lottery Commission had scheduled the hearing for Tuesday. It will now be held on October 13,...
NFL’s Chandler Jones Nabbed by Cops in Las Vegas, Coach Says It’s a Private Matter
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones was arrested on Thursday after he allegedly violated a protective order in Las Vegas. The 33-year-old was booked at the Clark County Detention Center, TMZ Sports reported. Jones is charged with two counts of violating...
Detroit Casino Workers Voting on Strike Authorization for When Contracts Expire
Workers at Detroit’s three casinos are voting Friday on whether to authorize strikes when their contracts expire next month. Voting will be completed by 9 p.m., and the votes will be counted Friday night. The unionized employees work at MGM Grand Detroit,...
