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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

Las Vegas Strip Murder Defendants Could Face Execution for New Year’s Eve Crimes

Two California men arrested for murders on New Year’s Eve and other Las Vegas crimes could face the death penalty if convicted, published reports reveal. The duo both pled not guilty earlier this week to multiple charges. The defendants, Jordan Ruby, 18,...

Ed Silverstein February 18, 2022

Goa, India Casino Visitor Robbed at Knifepoint, Jewels Stolen

A man who had just stopped at a gaming venue in Panjim, India was assaulted and robbed at knifepoint Thursday. Two local taxi drivers were charged in the holdup. The man apparently did not suffer serious injuries. The suspects were identified as...

Ed Silverstein February 11, 2022

Strat Casino Fart, Explosion Threats Lead to Las Vegas Prosecution, Police Reveal

A man remains in custody Thursday for claiming recently he was going to “blow the building up” at The Strat Hotel, Casino & SkyPod. Brian Gower, 46, threatened he "had a grenade in his ass and he wanted to fart" at the...

Ed Silverstein February 10, 2022

Tulalip Resort Casino Washington State Murder Case Dropped, Defendant Released

A murder defendant is now a free man after a Washington State charge was dropped last week because of lack of evidence. Hana Letoi,35, of Tacoma, Wash., passed away after injuries at Tulalip Resort Casino on Oct. 23, 2020. Her boyfriend, Nomeneta...

Ed Silverstein February 8, 2022

Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy Sues Insider, Publication Stands by Sex Stories

Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy has filed a lawsuit against Insider and several of its employees in Boston federal court. He is claiming he was defamed and his privacy rights were violated in a series of exposes about his sexcapades with several...

Ed Silverstein February 8, 2022

Las Vegas Casinos Usher in Year of the Tiger with Large Parade, Lion Dances, Celebrations

Las Vegas gaming properties rang in the Lunar New Year this past weekend with traditional lion dances, a community parade, other special events, and feasts. They marked the launch of the Year of the Tiger. The tiger is known for being brave,...

Ed Silverstein February 7, 2022

Treasure Island Slot Winner To Rightfully Collect Almost $230K After Machine Error

Arizona resident Robert Taylor will collect his legitimately won $229,368.52 at Las Vegas’ Treasure Island Hotel & Casino this weekend. He won the money on a progressive slot machine at the gaming property on Jan. 8. But a machine error prevented anyone...

Ed Silverstein February 4, 2022

Seneca Niagara Casino Loaded Gun Incident Leads to Rapper’s Appearance in Court

A 22-year-old rapper appeared in court Thursday on charges he tossed a firearm from the roof of a parking structure at New York State’s Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. He was one of several men who were filming a rap video when...

Ed Silverstein February 4, 2022

Chukchansi Gold Casino Visitor Dies In California Car Crash

A 41-year-old Fresno, Calif. woman passenger was killed and a 63-year-old driver remains hospitalized following a Wednesday night accident on Highway 41 in California’s Madera County. They were returning from a visit to Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino when the car went...

Ed Silverstein February 4, 2022

Encore Boston Harbor Development Plan Could Propose Smaller Venues

Encore Boston Harbor apparently is looking to scale down a planned economic development across from the Everett, Mass. gaming venue, according to a Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) official. It appears a proposed entertainment building will have fewer than 1,000 seats, as opposed...

Ed Silverstein February 3, 2022