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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.
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2385 stories by Ed Silverstein
UPDATED: UNLV Campus Mass Shooting Sees Three Fatalities, Shooter Dead
A mass shooter is dead after he killed at least three victims on the UNLV campus at about noon on Wednesday, according to media and police reports. Panicked students rushed for cover and hid in campus buildings. At least one victim was...
Westin Hotel Guest Has Luxury Watch Stolen in Las Vegas
A visitor from China staying at the?Westin Las Vegas Hotel & Spa?had his $50K watch swiped earlier this year. A reputed prostitute was arrested recently for snatching the pricey item. The theft took place on August 7 when the hotel guest awoke...
Casino Crime Roundup: Fentanyl Arrest at Wisconsin Casino
A 41-year-old man is facing two narcotics charges involving heroin and fentanyl. The fentanyl incident took place at a tribal gaming property in Wisconsin. The defendant, Charles A. Parham, known as both “Red” and “Cuzzo,” was indicted last week following the illegal...
Illegal Casino Raid Leads to 10 Arrests in San Jose
Ten suspects were apprehended last week in San Jose, Calif. after local police searched an illegal gaming joint, authorities announced on Monday. During the early morning raid last Thursday, police discovered 34 individuals in the residence, located in the 2800 block of...
Las Vegas Teen Arrested on Terrorism Charges After Online Threats
A teenage terrorism suspect was apprehended Friday after he allegedly posted on social media a threat to attack Las Vegas. He also had components to make a bomb, authorities revealed. The 16-year-old Las Vegas boy was described as an ISIS supporter and...
MGM Grand Detroit Workers Finally End Strike
Hospitality workers at MGM Grand Detroit approved a new contract this past weekend and brought their 47-day strike to a halt. The unionized employees voted for the new deal on Saturday, calling for an immediate end to their work stoppage. The new...
Las Vegas Driver Allegedly Drinking at Palms Bar Before Killing Two Troopers
The man accused of plowing into two Nevada troopers on I-15 was allegedly drinking so heavily at a Palms Casino bar that he was ordered to leave the casino before the crash, according to news reports. Moments before Thursday’s deadly accident --...
Alleged Intoxicated Driver Kills Two State Troopers on I-15 in Las Vegas
The Nevada State Police (NSP) is mourning two troopers who were killed Thursday while on duty on Interstate 15 in Las Vegas.?The troopers were struck in the northbound lanes of the highway near D Street by an alleged intoxicated driver. The troopers...
Casino Crime Roundup: Florida Police-Involved Shooting
A man was apprehended Tuesday after he allegedly attempted to drive into a Florida police officer near the Seminole Classic Casino Hollywood. The officer fired a shot at the suspect, who wasn't wounded, authorities said. The unnamed Seminole Police Department officer was...
Cirque du Soleil Performer Injures Leg in Las Vegas Beatles Show
A weekend Cirque du Soleil show was temporarily suspended at the Mirage in Las Vegas after one of the trampoline performers suffered an injury. The unnamed male performer hurt his left leg and is now recuperating, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal....