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Reporter: Ed Silverstein

Ed Silverstein is a senior reporter covering gambling law and crime news for Casino.org. Ed is an award-winning journalist with credits ranging from the Associated Press to American Lawyer Media. Ed joined the Casino.org news team in 2019 after decades of experience in legal reporting.

His past reporting and editing assignments include Cowles Business Media, Columbia University Press, the Connecticut Post, and Southern Connecticut Newspapers, Inc. Besides the law and its application to the gaming industry, Ed’s areas of expertise span business, politics, education, and state and local government.

Ed holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut and master’s degrees from Harvard and Yale. His professional awards include recognition from the New England Press Association and New England AP News Executives.

Ed currently resides in Connecticut, where he enjoys photography and bowling in his spare time.

Contact Ed at ed.silverstein@casino.org.

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2451 stories by Ed Silverstein

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...

Ed Silverstein October 2, 2023

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...

Ed Silverstein October 2, 2023

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...

Ed Silverstein October 2, 2023

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...

Ed Silverstein October 1, 2023

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,...

Ed Silverstein September 29, 2023

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...

Ed Silverstein September 29, 2023

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,...

Ed Silverstein September 29, 2023

Chicago Card Club Owner Says It Will Be Destroyed By Migrant Shelter

The proprietor of a recently opened card club in Chicago claims his operation will be destroyed after the landlord turned portions of the structure into a shelter for migrants. A few months ago, the Chicago Card Club opened on the bottom floor...

Ed Silverstein September 29, 2023

Caesars Palace Hostage Taker Heading to Prison, Must Pay Restitution

The man who detained a woman in a Caesars Palace Las Vegas hotel room while he tossed furnishings out the window is heading to prison. Matthew Mannix, 36, was sentenced Thursday to between 19 and 48 months behind bars for the July...

Ed Silverstein September 29, 2023

Mississippi Casino Fatal Shooting Leads to Federal Indictments

Six suspects were indicted in Alabama federal court this week for shootings at a casino and two nightclubs, along with other crimes. The Mississippi casino shooting led to the death of Nicholaus “Nick” Craig, 36, in September 2022. Craig was in a...

Ed Silverstein September 28, 2023