Ed Silverstein - Casino.org Senior Legal Reporter

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

Four Airlines to Add McCarran Destinations in 2021, Las Vegas Officials Hopeful for Air Travel

Four major US airlines will add new routes to Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport next year from cities in the US and Mexico, the carriers have announced. This week, Frontier Airlines and JetBlue announced their new flights that kick off in March....

Ed Silverstein — December 17, 2020

Station Casinos Opens Employee Health Clinics at Two Nevada Properties

Station Casinos’ Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa workers and executives cut the ribbon at the Las Vegas property this week for a free healthcare clinic for workers and their families. The casino operator also launched a similar primary healthcare clinic at...

Ed Silverstein — December 17, 2020

Nevada Meth Suspect Allegedly Flushed Items Down Toilet Before Arrest

Carson City, Nev. sheriffs’ deputies arrested a 43-year-old man Monday on several charges after he allegedly flushed drugs down a toilet in a local, unnamed casino. Jason Norman Emery of Bridgeport, Calif., was charged with possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, according...

Ed Silverstein — December 16, 2020

Nevada Gov. Sisolak Trapped in ‘Box’ Given His ‘Devastating’ COVID Restrictions, Critics Claim

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak’s (D) decision on Sunday to continue at least through Jan. 15 the 25 percent capacity restrictions on casino floors, restaurants, and bars has met with disapproval. But he argues the limit will help curb the spread of COVID-19,...

Ed Silverstein — December 14, 2020

Nevada Gov. Sisolak Extends 25 Percent Cap on Casino Floors for Another Month

Nevada’s current 25 percent occupancy limit on gaming floors, bars, and restaurants will remain in place until Jan. 15, 2021, Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) announced on Sunday. Beyond that, the capacity limits at casino showrooms will stay in effect for the next...