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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

Minnesota Casino Child Sex Incident Leads to Prison Term for Ex-Cop

A former Canadian police officer was sentenced Tuesday to spend 10 years in prison for his alleged sexual contact with two children at Minnesota’s Fortune Bay Resort and Casino. Both victims were under 12 at the time. Brady John Hillis, 33, who...

Ed Silverstein July 20, 2022

Kentucky Lottery Winner Gives Out $2K Gift Cards to Strangers

Lucky shoppers in a Louisville, Ky. retail store recently discovered that generosity still exists. A lottery winner decided to pass out $2,000 gift cards to each of them even though they never previously met. Crystal Dunn of Louisville won over $146,000 in...

Ed Silverstein July 20, 2022

Florida Casino Arcade Robbery Leads to Another Arrest

A third suspect was arrested this past weekend after a string of recent robberies at gaming arcades in Lee County, Fla. His name is James Brown, according to the local sheriff’s office. Brown, 45, was charged with armed robbery, Lee County Sheriff Carmine...

Ed Silverstein July 20, 2022

J. Lo, Ben Affleck Tie The Knot At Las Vegas Wedding Chapel

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck had a surprise wedding ceremony in a Las Vegas chapel this weekend. Initially, they reportedly wanted an Elvis impersonator to do the wedding. But it was a regular officiant who actually performed the ceremony. TMZ first reported...

Ed Silverstein July 17, 2022

North Las Vegas Airport Crash Reportedly Causes Four Deaths – Video

A midair, two-plane collision Sunday at the North Las Vegas Airport left four people dead, published reports said. National transportation officials have launched an investigation. The planes collided in the traffic pattern at North Las Vegas Airport at about noon, according to...

Ed Silverstein July 17, 2022

Fremont Street Experience Visitors Delayed By Metal Detectors, Safety Checks in Vegas

Metal detectors and security searches are slowing down those trying to reach the Fremont Street Experience (FSE), nearby casinos, and other attractions in downtown Las Vegas. The backup was especially apparent on Casino Center this weekend. One social media poster on Vital...

Ed Silverstein July 17, 2022

Pennsylvania Casino Continues to See Funny Money, Secret Service Investigating

Three phony $100 bills have surfaced at Pennsylvania’s Valley Forge Casino Resort in the past month. The fake money was forwarded to the US Secret Service. In the most recent incident, the bill was located at the casino on July 7. It...

Ed Silverstein July 17, 2022

MGM Grand Shooting Rumor Unfounded, Leads to ‘Stampede’ on Strip – Video

Visitors and players fled the MGM Grand and other Las Vegas properties Saturday night after rumors erupted about an active shooter on the Las Vegas Strip. A gunshot-like noise in the area turned out to be a glass door getting struck by...

Ed Silverstein July 17, 2022

Encore Las Vegas Site of $60K Watch Theft, Forceful Drugging of Man in Hotel Room

Two women allegedly forcefully poured a liquid down the throat of a man staying at the Encore Las Vegas earlier this month. He got dizzy, and when he awoke, he found his $60K watch, $1,500 in casino chips, and a credit card...

Ed Silverstein July 17, 2022

Harrah’s Atlantic City Casino Death Investigated by Local Police

Atlantic City police are looking into the death of a woman at Harrah's Resort Atlantic City. She may have jumped off the parking garage, according to initial reports. The woman was identified as a 60-year-old resident of Rio Grande, N.J., according to...

Ed Silverstein July 15, 2022