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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

Arizona’s Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Reopens With Many Restrictions

The Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort has finally reopened today in Arizona after some 15 months of closure because of the COVID-19 pandemic. There are strict safeguards and reduced operations in effect at the Navajo Nation’s largest gaming property. Its gaming floor...

Ed Silverstein July 12, 2021

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte Admits Country Now Needs Gambling Money

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has once again flip-flopped from his earlier stand opposing gambling in the South East Asian nation. He now acknowledges revenue from gaming is needed to meet shortfalls, especially due to recent COVID-19 costs. “Now that we need money,...

Ed Silverstein July 12, 2021

Texas Mayor Blames Casino Climate for His ‘Stupid’ Facebook Post on Mass Shooting

Santa Fe, Texas Mayor Jason Tabor has blamed a recent social media post gaffe about a 2018 deadly school shooting on the fact he was “straight up in party mode” at a Louisiana gaming property. He is heading into additional counseling after...

Ed Silverstein July 9, 2021

California’s Sycuan Casino Frat Party Allegedly Violated Collegiate Rules

Multiple student conduct violations took place in March at a University of San Diego (USD) poolside party held at California’s Sycuan Casino Resort. College officials revealed their conclusions this week after investigating the fraternity gathering. The campus’ Phi Gamma Delta fraternity chapter...

Ed Silverstein July 9, 2021

Orange County, Calif. Cops Continue Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Dens

Twenty-four suspects now face a gambling charge after a Friday raid in Orange County, Calif. Police seized a dozen gaming machines from an illicit gaming joint in Garden Grove. This seizure is the latest in a series of raids to clamp down...

Ed Silverstein July 6, 2021

Live! Casino Pittsburgh Restaurant Racial Dispute Continues, Worker Claims

A racial controversy continues at a restaurant at Live! Casino Pittsburgh, even though the Pennsylvania eatery owner told the media the issue was resolved. The dispute stems from an incident where two ex-employees of Guy Fieri’s American Kitchen + Bar at Live!...

Ed Silverstein July 6, 2021

Sahara Las Vegas Shooting Victim Due In Court for Alleged Choking of Woman

A man who was critically injured in a recent shooting at the Sahara Las Vegas hotel-casino was later arrested for allegedly choking his ex-girlfriend during the same incident. He is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday. Brandon Dangerfield, 33, of Las...

Ed Silverstein July 4, 2021

Oklahoma Casino Winner Claims Severe Injuries After Robbers Stole About $5K

Oklahoma police are continuing to look into a man’s account that bandits invaded his house, brutally beat him up, and stole approximately $5,000. He had won the money at a local gaming property. The incident began in the middle of a recent...

Ed Silverstein July 4, 2021

Gambling Problem-Plagued Man Suspected In Two Wisconsin Robberies, Police Reveal

A Wisconsin man was named as a suspect in the recent robbery of the Waukesha State Bank and another holdup. He had been sentenced to several years in prison for a prior holdup of a credit union -- and possibly spent that...

Ed Silverstein July 2, 2021

Pennsylvania Wind Creek Casino Drug Deal Turns Into Robbery

A suspected bandit was held in jail this week after he allegedly stole $270 and an ounce of marijuana in a Wind Creek Bethlehem casino parking lot. The incident led to the arrest of Brandon L. Pearsall-McNealy, 28, of East Stroudsburg, Pa....

Ed Silverstein July 2, 2021