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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

Iowa’s Catfish Bend Casino Let Four-Year-Old on Gaming Floor, Fine Follows

Catfish Bend Casino recently was fined a total of $40,000 by Iowa’s Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) for twice letting minors onto the casino floor. In one incident, a four-year-old child sat on an adult’s lap and pushed buttons on a gambling...

Ed Silverstein June 5, 2022

Priscilla Presley Admits ‘Confusion’ Over Fees from Las Vegas Wedding Chapels

Elvis Presley’s widow, Priscilla Presley, has made varying statements on the Authentic Brands Group (ABG) initiative to have Las Vegas wedding chapels pay partnership fees for using his persona. She admits there has been “confusion” about the move. She also said it...

Ed Silverstein June 5, 2022

Reno’s Atlantis Casino Parking Lot Killing Under Investigation by Nevada Cops

Reno, Nev. police are continuing to search for the killer of a man at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa parking lot. The victim suffered at least one gunshot wound Friday night. Cops were notified about the shooting at about 11 pm. EMTs...

Ed Silverstein June 4, 2022

Strat Dealer Apprehended for Alleged Cheating at Las Vegas Baccarat Table

A one-time baccarat dealer at The Strat Casino appeared in court this week for allegedly cheating at the Las Vegas venue. She denied any wrongdoing. She was booked on a cheating in a gambling establishment charge. After being placed in jail, the...

Ed Silverstein June 3, 2022

California Casino Death Leads to Jury Trial for Manslaughter, Victim Fell Onto Casino Floor

The March fatal fight at California’s Feather Falls Casino & Lodge was tied to a love triangle, court testimony revealed this week. The victim was allegedly pushed into a slot machine and then wound up on the gaming floor, where he died....

Ed Silverstein June 3, 2022

Live! Casino Rodeo To Provide Formidable Challenges in Pennsylvania, That’s No Bull

Pro bull riding will be on display this weekend during an outdoor rodeo at the Live! Casino Pittsburgh.  Among the bulls taking part is Proctor’s Pride. No one has ever ridden him for at least eight seconds on the Professional Bull Riders...

Ed Silverstein June 3, 2022

Downtown Las Vegas Wheel of Fortune Slots Continue to Pay $1M-Plus Jackpots

A mystery player won over $1.3M on a slot machine at the Golden Gate Hotel & Casino on Thursday morning. The historic Fremont Street gaming venue is located in downtown Las Vegas. The jackpot was $1,342,414.70. It was won on a Wheel...

Ed Silverstein June 3, 2022

Dotty’s Casino Alleged Bandits Remain in Jail, Face Robbery, Murder Charges

The two men accused in last month’s death of a Dotty’s Las Vegas casino manager were self-identified as an uncle and his nephew. The younger man also paid the older man about $1,100 for finding a jackpot winner to rob in the...

Ed Silverstein June 3, 2022

Las Vegas Chapels Warned: Pay Up Or Stop Elvis Presley-Themed Weddings

Many wedding chapels in Las Vegas that provide ceremonies using Elvis Presley’s likeness were notified by a licensing company to stop using his persona, or pay a significant licensing fee. The demand has led to a local uproar over the Las Vegas...

Ed Silverstein June 3, 2022

Rockford Casino Gunman Hospitalized, Illinois Officials Review Police Shooting

An armed man who was shot and critically wounded Saturday by a deputy and two police officers at Hard Rock Rockford Casino remains hospitalized today. He had pointed a gun at his head and fired a shot into the air before aiming...

Ed Silverstein May 31, 2022