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Reporter: Ed Silverstein

Ed Silverstein was a senior reporter covering gambling law and crime news for Casino.org. Ed was 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. He passed away in February 2025, leaving behind a legacy of impactful journalism and a deep respect within the industry.

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 spanned business, politics, education, and state and local government.

Ed held 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 resided in Connecticut, where he enjoyed photography and bowling in his spare time.

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2587 stories by Ed Silverstein

Casino Arizona Murderer Receives Dual Life Sentences for Taxi Driver’s Death

An Arizona man was sentenced this week to two concurrent life prison terms. The sentence stems from the shooting death of a taxi driver outside of Casino Arizona three years ago. On Thursday, US District Court Judge Susan M. Brnovich sentenced the...

Ed Silverstein October 28, 2022

Dotty’s Casino Incident Leads to Armed Suspect Allegedly Kicking Police Dog

A man remains in custody in Las Vegas after allegedly stealing a car, evading Metro cops, resisting arrest, and kicking a police dog. The confrontation started at a Dotty’s Casino in Las Vegas on Monday night. The suspect, Chad Guerra, 35, was...

Ed Silverstein October 28, 2022

Las Vegas Palms Charging $150K a Night for ‘One-of-a-kind’ Luxury Suite Package

Want the utmost in luxury in Las Vegas? What about $150K for three luxurious suites in a single night at the Palms Casino Resort. The off-Strip hotel on Tuesday announced a new Epic Experience Suite Package. You and your guests will share...

Ed Silverstein October 27, 2022

Louisiana Casino Robber Escapes from Jail, Sheriff Promises Disciplinary Action

UPDATE: Roller Avila, 19, was captured at about 4 a.m. Thursday in Jefferson Parish, La. He had escaped from Assumption Parish Detention Center on Tuesday. EARLIER: An alleged armed casino robber escaped from a Louisiana jail this week and remains on the...

Ed Silverstein October 27, 2022

Las Vegas Airport Visitor Allegedly Tries to Swipe Baby, Demands Child

A woman attempted to steal a baby from its rightful mother at Harry Reid International Airport. She was released from jail this week following an arrest on Friday. The suspect, identified as Amanda Yates, was charged with violating airport rules, KLAS, a...

Ed Silverstein October 27, 2022

NYPD Cites Gamblers in Chinatown Park, Illegal Activity Cleaned Up

The New York Police Department (NYPD) sent in the cops a few days ago after press reports shined the light on illegal gambling taking place at a Chinatown Park. Hundreds of gamblers were wagering daily at Manhattan's Columbus Park in recent weeks....

Ed Silverstein October 26, 2022

Louisiana’s L’Auberge Casino Holdup Attempt Leads to Arrest

Last week, an armed man in a white hoodie tried to rob another man at Louisiana’s L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge parking lot. The firearm turned out to be a BB gun. Soon after the attempted robbery, the sole suspect fled...

Ed Silverstein October 26, 2022

Illegal Sports Betting Operation Leads to Massachusetts Jail Sentence

A Massachusetts man is heading to jail after he pleaded guilty last week to operating an illegal sports wagering scheme. Nine other suspects were indicted in the operation. Lonnie Hillson, 59, of Melrose, was sentenced to one year of incarceration in Middlesex...

Ed Silverstein October 26, 2022

Illegal Gambling Seen in New York’s Columbus Park, Cops Ignore Activity

Illegal gambling appears to be widespread in a popular park in New York City’s Chinatown neighborhood, according to published reports. Crowds of high rollers recently were in plain sight playing Pai-Gow poker, Chinese blackjack, and other illicit games. The New York Post...

Ed Silverstein October 25, 2022

Cane Row Casino Holdup in Louisiana Leads to 8 Arrests and Investigation

Three suspects have been charged for the September 29 robbery at Louisiana’s Cane Row Truck Stop & Casino, a local sheriff’s office revealed on Monday. Five additional suspects were arrested on October 11 for the heist. The most recent arrests include Jose...

Ed Silverstein October 25, 2022