Ed Silverstein

Connecticut, Las Vegas

Senior Legal Reporter at Casino.org

Senior Legal Reporter for https://t.co/0474Uzgvhj, covering Gaming Law, Tribal Gaming, Crime, and Gaming Research

Articles

Some 150 Mourners Remember Kids Who Died in Casino Garage

Feb 21, 2025 | casino.org | Ed Silverstein

Posted on: February 21, 2025, 04:03h. Last updated on: February 21, 2025, 04:03h. A boy and girl were eulogized this weekThey passed away after being in a cold van at a casino garageFocus is now on family__________________________________________________________________Friends, relatives, and well-wishers attended a farewell this week for the two children who passed away earlier this month in a van at the parking garage of Detroit’s Hollywood Casino at Greektown.
California Casino Station Sells Diesel Instead of Unleaded In Error

Feb 20, 2025 | casino.org | Ed Silverstein

Posted on: February 20, 2025, 06:44h. Last updated on: February 20, 2025, 06:44h. Wrong fuel sold for few hoursRepairs to autos could be costlyMotorists should get cars checked soon_______________________________________________________________Motorists wound up filling their tanks with diesel fuel instead of unleaded gasoline earlier this week at California’s Rolling Hills Casino Travel Center.
Philadelphia Casino Evacuated After Reported Bomb Threat

Feb 20, 2025 | casino.org | Ed Silverstein

Posted on: February 20, 2025, 09:31h. Last updated on: February 20, 2025, 09:31h. Rivers Casino Philadelphia was evacuated on Thursday morning after a possible bomb threat. The bomb threat turned out to be unfounded, according to local media reports. The incident was reported to local police at about 5:30 a.m. No bomb was found and the casino resumed normal operations. Two men were questioned following the threat, according to Philadelphia TV station WPHL.
Las Vegas Sees Murder Spree, Several Arrests

Feb 20, 2025 | casino.org | Ed Silverstein

Posted on: February 20, 2025, 01:22h. Last updated on: February 20, 2025, 01:22h. Teen killed on way home from partyPossible murder-suicideHookah lounge deadly shooting_______________________________________________________________________Multiple deadly shootings and homicide arrests took place over recent days in Las Vegas, according to local news reports. For instance, a 17-year-old was shot dead on Corsaire Avenue in Las Vegas on his way home from a party on Sunday.
Henderson Residents Support Embattled Police Chief

Feb 19, 2025 | casino.org | Ed Silverstein

Posted on: February 19, 2025, 06:08h. Last updated on: February 19, 2025, 06:08h. Members of public defend Henderson police chiefOver 1,400 signatures were placed on a petition to reinstate herChief Hollie Chadwick is on leave until March 6____________________________________________________________Many Henderson, Nevada residents are throwing their support behind the city’s police chief who recently was placed on leave.
Hard Rock Casino Rockford Slot Attendants Affiliate with Teamsters

Feb 18, 2025 | casino.org | Ed Silverstein

Posted on: February 18, 2025, 07:20h. Last updated on: February 18, 2025, 07:20h. Vote was 98% affirmativeThey likely will seek salary increasesWorkers were fed up with status quo_________________________________________________________________________Employees at Illinois’ Hard Rock Casino Rockford who staff slot machines have overwhelmingly voted to join the Teamsters Union. The recent vote carried by 98%, according to a union social media post.
Israel Investigates Alleged Illegal Betting, Match Fixing in Soccer

Feb 18, 2025 | casino.org | Ed Silverstein

Posted on: February 18, 2025, 10:15h. Last updated on: February 18, 2025, 10:15h. Two investigation firms looked into allegationsPolice may take over inquiryAs many as half of the league games could have been fixed________________________________________________________________________One of Israel’s soccer leagues is getting scrutinized this week after accusations were made that as many as half of its games were fixed in an alleged betting scandal.
$12.3M Won at Virgin River Casino

Feb 18, 2025 | casino.org | Ed Silverstein

Posted on: February 18, 2025, 07:09h. Last updated on: February 18, 2025, 07:09h. Player bet $5Money won on a Megabucks Spitfire Multipliers Red Hot 7s slot machine gameUnnamed winner________________________________________________________________A $5 bet led to a $12,371,364.88 payout on Sunday at the Virgin River Casino & Lodge in Mesquite, Nevada. The jackpot was hit on a Megabucks Spitfire Multipliers Red Hot 7s slot machine game. The winner chose to remain anonymous.
Casino Crime News Roundup: Fire Closes Casino Parking Garage

Feb 17, 2025 | casino.org | Ed Silverstein

Posted on: February 17, 2025, 04:40h. Last updated on: February 17, 2025, 04:40h. A parking garage temporarily was closed on Monday morning after a blaze broke out at California’s Chumash Casino Resort. The fire initially was noticed at 8:10 a.m. in the lower level of the parking complex. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department was alerted and crews rushed to the Santa Ynez, Calif. site.
Henderson Police Chief on Leave After Alleged Union Busting

Feb 17, 2025 | casino.org | Ed Silverstein

Posted on: February 17, 2025, 02:11h. Last updated on: February 17, 2025, 02:11h. Chief Hollie Chadwick got into dispute with police unionReported issues over overtime by union officialShe reportedly has until next month to let city know if she will take buyout________________________________________________Henderson, Nevada Police Chief Hollie Chadwick was put on administrative leave last week after reported run-ins with union members, according to news reports.