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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

Live From Las Vegas: It’s ‘America’s Got Talent’ at The Luxor

America’s Got Talent (AGT) Las Vegas Live will begin a residency at the Luxor Hotel & Casino on Nov. 4. It will feature acts from the long-running AGT TV brand. The show will run two times per night, five nights a week,...

Ed Silverstein June 10, 2021

Las Vegas Strip Casino Site of Holdup, Suspect in Custody, Police Reveal

A suspect was apprehended early Tuesday after allegedly robbing a Las Vegas Strip gaming property, according to the Las Vegas Metro Police. The casino was identified as The Cosmopolitan -- and the holdup took place at a casino cage, the Las Vegas...

Ed Silverstein June 8, 2021

Reno Robbery, Fatal Shooting May Mean Life in Prison for Convicted Bandits

Two men could be sentenced to life in prison after they were convicted last week on murder charges. It stems from a fatal attempted robbery of a man that they met at a Reno, Nev. casino. Daniel Shadow Bear Hutchinson, 24, and...

Ed Silverstein June 7, 2021

Detroit Greektown Casino Outside Melee Leads to Injured Cops, Arrests

A heated disagreement between two groups erupted into a violent dispute outside of Detroit’s Greektown Casino Saturday night. It involved dozens of what appeared to be younger individuals. Participants were seen pushing cops as well as jumping on officers’ backs. Officers tried to...

Ed Silverstein June 7, 2021

Rush Street Gaming Ups Minimum Pay to $15 Per Hour for Hundreds of Casino Workers

Rush Street Gaming is increasing its hourly salary to $15 for non-tipped workers at Rivers Casinos. The rise comes as many gaming properties nationally apparently face a worker shortage, with casinos resuming operations following COVID-19 closings. “Clearly, the casinos are having a...

Ed Silverstein June 7, 2021

Las Vegas Traffic Nightmare Ushers in Full Capacity Casino Weekend

Las Vegas traffic came to a complete standstill on key roadways Friday evening. The congestion interfered with what is shaping up to be a busy weekend for gaming properties since casinos only recently began operating at full capacity. Traffic on Interstate 15...

Ed Silverstein June 5, 2021

California Man Wounded Outside of Illegal Casino, In Critical Condition, Deputies Say

A man was shot outside of a suspected illegal gambling joint Thursday night in Oildale, Calif. The victim was in critical condition, receiving treatment at a local hospital Friday, authorities reported. The unnamed man was shot multiple times, according to KGET, a...

Ed Silverstein June 4, 2021

Sahara, Resorts World To Use Centralized Booking System for Property Amenities

The Sahara Las Vegas and the forthcoming Resorts World Las Vegas soon will be using a new booking solution that centralizes reservations for the many amenities found at a gaming property. Hotel guests can simplify the reservation process for pools, nightclubs, sportsbooks,...

Ed Silverstein June 4, 2021

Oklahoma’s Comanche Nation Casino Parking Lot Shooting Leads to Federal Charges

A man who was banned from a Comanche Nation Casino since 2016 has been charged after allegedly firing a shot last month toward a federal officer in the venue parking lot. News reports published this week say Michael Oloa is charged with...

Ed Silverstein June 2, 2021

Goa Casinos Remain Closed, State’s COVID-19 Deaths Reach Almost 2,700

Delta Corp's gaming locations in Goa will remain shuttered for at least another five days, as the Indian resort region continues to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. India Infoline News Service, a national news site, reported this week that Delta Corp-operated casinos...

Ed Silverstein June 2, 2021