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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

Italy’s Crime Syndicates Could Fill Void of Legal Gaming, Ex-Pol Warns

The government shutdown of Italy’s legal gaming venues by the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to organized crime filling the demand with illegal options, warns a former Italian Senator and academic. When asked about the current policy, Gianfranco Pasquino told Casino.org, “My only...

Ed Silverstein March 3, 2021

India’s Delta Corp. to Replace Floating Casino, Plans Land-Based Goa Gaming Resort

India’s Delta Corp. is likely to replace its off-shore Deltin Caravela gaming vessel with a larger floating casino on Goa’s Mandovi River sometime in 2022. The new gaming ship will set sail sometime next year, likely between 12 and 18 months from...

Ed Silverstein March 2, 2021

Missouri’s Ameristar Casino Site of Possible Anti-Gay Hate Crime

Missouri authorities are investigating a possible hate crime after two men suffered serious injuries in an attack this past weekend outside of the Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles. Both men were treated for injuries at local hospitals from alleged punches and...

Ed Silverstein March 2, 2021

Nevada’s Permanently Closed Lakeside Casino To Auction Off Gaming Equipment

Lakeside Inn and Casino in Stateline, Nevada will auction off its slot machines and other assets this week from the now-closed Nevada property. The move is hardly a surprise, given the impact from the coronavirus pandemic, one sector analyst said. The gaming...

Ed Silverstein March 1, 2021

Suspected Gambling Den Robbery Leads to Murder Arrest in Brooklyn, N.Y.

An ex-con with a long rap sheet was arrested Sunday for allegedly murdering a good Samaritan who tried to break up violent stabbings outside of an alleged gambling den Friday in Brooklyn, N.Y. William Smith, 45, was charged with murder, robbery, and...

Ed Silverstein March 1, 2021

Man Punched on Las Vegas Strip Near Casinos, Dies Short Time Later

UPDATE: The man who died after getting punched this weekend on the Las Vegas Strip was identified by the Clark County coroner's office. He is Thomas Driscoll, 57, of Chicopee, Mass. His death was ruled a homicide by the coroner. A man...

Ed Silverstein February 28, 2021

New York City Alleged Gambling Joint Scene of Quadruple Stabbings, Possible Robbery

A suspected illegal gambling den located in Brooklyn, N.Y. was the backdrop for a deadly stabbing Friday night, according to local news reports. One man was killed and several others were wounded in the knifings. New York City police continued to unravel...

Ed Silverstein February 28, 2021

Station Casinos Seeking Paid Interns For Real-World Gaming, Hospitality Experience

Station Casinos is looking for college students this summer who want practical experience on how to run a resort casino. Each intern will get paid $7,200 for the 12-week program. The interns will also get free housing and free meals in one of...

Ed Silverstein February 27, 2021

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Says Its ‘No Resort Fee’ Policy Will Dazzle Guests

When Virgin Hotels Las Vegas opens its off-Strip casino-hotel on March 25, it will not charge resort fees and it will provide free parking. Guests also get free Wi-Fi. On Friday, Virgin Hotels explained in a statement that it is not adding...

Ed Silverstein February 27, 2021

Las Vegas Man Allegedly Mailed Suspicious Materials to New York Gaming Regulators

A Las Vegas man is facing a federal charge after he allegedly mailed a non-hazardous white powder and other substances in envelopes to the New York State Gaming Commission office. Earlier this week, Brent Carter, 72, appeared in Albany federal court. US...

Ed Silverstein February 25, 2021