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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

Pahrump Nugget Casino Deadly Hit and Run Leads to Nevada Murder Arrest

A man remained behind bars this week after he allegedly struck a pedestrian at Nevada’s Pahrump Nugget Hotel & Gambling Hall parking lot with his car. The victim later died from serious injuries. Jeremy O’Brien, 42, of Pahrump, Nev., intentionally drove into...

Ed Silverstein May 24, 2022

Dotty’s Casino Murder Suspect Gets Public Defender Appointed to Represent Him

The man accused of running over a Dotty’s casino manager finally appeared in Las Vegas court this week. Samuel Schmid, 28, was charged with open murder for the crime during an appearance today (May 24). On Monday, he failed to show up...

Ed Silverstein May 24, 2022

Atlanta Gambling Dispute Leads to Deadly Shooting, Cops Seize Firearm

A gambling disagreement turned into a fatal shooting early today (May 24) in Atlanta. A 32-year-old man died from his wounds. Another man, believed to be 31-years-old, was named a person of interest. He was apprehended by Atlanta Police Department (APD) officers....

Ed Silverstein May 24, 2022

Dotty’s Casino Murder Suspect Refuses to Show for Las Vegas Court Appearance

The man facing several charges in the death of a manager at Dotty’s casino allegedly failed to show up to Las Vegas court on Monday. A judge reportedly ordered him to be brought to the courtroom today (May 24) “by any means...

Ed Silverstein May 24, 2022

Montreal Casino Dealers on Strike, Poker Room Shuttered

Dealers at Canada’s Casino de Montreal went out on strike starting on Saturday after negotiations failed to produce an acceptable agreement. The venue’s poker room was temporarily closed. Other operations remain open as normal. The strike started at 9 am Saturday. Workers...

Ed Silverstein May 22, 2022

Casino Arizona Gambler Allegedly Left Kids in Car, Told Toddler Was ‘Getting a Cookie’

An Arizona man was tossed in jail on Thursday after he allegedly left his two children in a car outside of Scottsdale’s Casino Arizona. He went inside to gamble for over a half hour, police said. Keo Bunchhor, 39, of Glendale, Arizona,...

Ed Silverstein May 21, 2022

Las Vegas Cops Search for Man Stealing Chips from Strip Casino, Video Out

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers are on the prowl for a man who is suspected of stealing casino chips from at least one local gaming venue. The thefts have taken place five times since last November, and the suspect remains at...

Ed Silverstein May 20, 2022

Honolulu Illicit Gambling Room Site of Murder, Arrest Follows

A man was shot dead on Wednesday at an illegal gambling operation in Honolulu, Hawaii, island police revealed. On Thursday, a suspect was arrested for second-degree murder for the death, KHON, a local TV station, reported. The victim, 33, got into a...

Ed Silverstein May 20, 2022

Michigan’s Bay Mills Casino to Reopen, Six Days After Damaging Fire

Michigan’s Bay Mills Resort & Casino will reopen at 3 pm today (May 20) following an electrical fire. The tribal gaming venue was closed since Saturday night. The hotel’s reservation system remains damaged. A new reservation system was ordered. In the meantime,...

Ed Silverstein May 20, 2022

Canadian Casino Elderly Visitor Reports She Was Injured in Violent Robbery

A 71-year-old woman from British Columbia, Canada, recently reported a robbery in which a group of thugs knocked her down and stole several hundred dollars. It took place outside near Casino Nanaimo, where she had used the ATM machine. At first, she...

Ed Silverstein May 19, 2022