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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

Peppermill Casino Driver Pepper Sprayed By Robber in Reno, Purse Stolen

Reno, Nev. cops this week continue to search for the bandit who pepper sprayed a woman and stole her purse. It took place at the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino parking lot on July 15, according to KRNV, a local TV station. The...

Ed Silverstein July 28, 2022

Rapid City, S.D. Casino Gunman Shot Dead After Firing at Police

An armed man in the parking lot of a Rapid City, S.D. gaming venue was shot dead by officers Tuesday night after he fired at police. The gunman initially was brandishing a firearm and shooting in the lot before cops arrived, police...

Ed Silverstein July 27, 2022

Florida Hard Rock Casino Visitors Robbed at Gunpoint, Suspect Remains At Large

A gunman allegedly fired a shot toward a couple on Sunday after they returned home from Florida’s Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. The masked bandit also stole their money, cops said. The victims had been at the casino. They then...

Ed Silverstein July 25, 2022

El Cortez Casino Smoky Conditions Led to Evacuation in Downtown Las Vegas – Video

Players evacuated the El Cortez Casino Sunday afternoon after smoke broke out. There were no injuries reported. The smoke was seen from the ceiling of the casino floor, KSNV, a local TV station, reported. The incident may have been caused by a...

Ed Silverstein July 25, 2022

Casino Robberies Continue in Sioux Falls, S.D., Armed Bandits at Large

Two men robbed a small Sioux Falls, S.D. gaming venue early Saturday. It was identified as Paradise Casino. Local police revealed the two masked bandits entered the casino, pulled a handgun on an employee and demanded money. The duo then fled the...

Ed Silverstein July 25, 2022

Jackpot: Idaho’s Clearwater River Casino Player Wins Record $1.5M

A lucky winner has won over $1.5 million at Clearwater River Casino & Lodge. It is the largest jackpot ever at the Lewiston, Idaho gaming property. Linda Jorgensen of Lewiston won $1,541,533.11 on Thursday, the casino announced in a Facebook post. Jorgensen...

Ed Silverstein July 24, 2022

The Venetian Sees Theft of Religious Artifact, Las Vegas Cops Investigate – Video

Las Vegas police recently released video of the man suspected of stealing a precious religious artifact from a convention room at The Venetian. It is a Jewish Torah scroll which includes the handwritten text of the five books of the Hebrew Bible....

Ed Silverstein July 24, 2022

The Venetian $5 Table Bet Makes Another Player a Millionaire in Vegas

On Thursday night, The Venetian Las Vegas was the site of a payout of over $1 million. It was from a $5 side bet on a Three Card Poker game. The player was dealt a spade royal flush, according to a statement...

Ed Silverstein July 23, 2022

Poker-Playing Mom Allegedly Left Kids Alone in Parked Car at Florida Casino

A court has ordered that a Georgia woman must not have any contact with her three children. That's after they were found unattended in a car at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. For three and a half hours, Icese...

Ed Silverstein July 22, 2022

Florida Clothing Store Alleged ‘Front’ for Game Room, Operator Faces 16 Counts

A Florida man was arrested Wednesday on 16 gambling charges related to fish games. Detectives found a “game room” hidden behind his Citra, Fla. clothing store. The operator, Ralph McNish, 46, was charged with violating Marion County’s ordinance prohibiting the management, possession,...

Ed Silverstein July 22, 2022