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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

Circus Circus Shooting Leads to Arrest of Juvenile for Attempted Murder

An unnamed youngster was arrested on multiple charges for Saturday night’s shooting at Circus Circus Hotel and Casino’s Metrodome. The incident left four wounded on the Las Vegas Strip, police announced Monday. The alleged assailant is charged with attempted murder, battery with...

Ed Silverstein November 10, 2020

Circus Circus Shooting Leaves Three Injured, Violence Continues on Las Vegas Strip

Las Vegas Strip violent crime persisted this weekend, with three people wounded after a Saturday evening shooting by a lone gunman at Circus Circus Hotel and Casino’s Adventuredome. The incident took place inside the expansive five-acre amusement park at about 7:30 pm...

Ed Silverstein November 8, 2020

New Jersey Man Who Played Blackjack Shortly After Killing Parents Sentenced to 41 Years

A 51-year-old man who was arrested last year at a Pennsylvania casino the day after he killed his parents in New Jersey with a knife and baseball bats, as well as trying to suffocate them with plastic bags, is headed to prison...

Ed Silverstein November 7, 2020

Could Casino Moguls Donate as Trump Campaign Seeks $60M for Election Challenges?

Donors reportedly are getting asked to contribute $60 million or more to pay for legal challenges by Donald Trump’s campaign to fight alleged “irregularities” in the recent vote for president. The request follows millions of dollars in donations already made to the...

Ed Silverstein November 6, 2020

Casino Culinary Union Takes Credit for Nevada Biden Votes, GOP Challenges ‘Illegal’ Ballots

The Las Vegas-based Culinary Union -- which represents multiple gaming property workers -- along with its national affiliate, Unite Here, is claiming credit for getting votes for former Vice President Joe Biden.  On Friday, Biden was poised to declare victory in the...

Ed Silverstein November 6, 2020

UK’s Silverbond Enterprises License Revoked, Company Operates Park Lane Casino

UK officials have decided to revoke the license of Silverbond Enterprises Ltd. after an extensive review, according to the Gambling Commission. Silverbond operates Park Lane Club, a brick-and-mortar gaming property in London’s Mayfair district. The revocation goes into effect on Nov. 18....

Ed Silverstein November 5, 2020
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Las Vegas Casino Sector Awaits Presidential Vote Count in Nevada

Las Vegas’ gaming industry, still rebounding from the coronavirus pandemic, is anxiously watching for final tallies of Nevada’s votes for president. An official announcement is expected Thursday morning. Given the close race between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden,...

Ed Silverstein November 5, 2020

Woman Dies After Shooting Self on South Dakota Casino Dance Floor, Police Report

South Dakota authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances around a 28-year-old woman's death. She  appeared to have fatally shot herself at the Buffalo Bodega Gaming Complex while on the dance floor at a Halloween party, according to local news reports. The...

Ed Silverstein November 4, 2020

NY Senate Leader Has Positive Post-Election Outlook For Online Sports Betting

New York state Sen. Joseph Addabbo (D-Queens) is upbeat about his proposal for statewide online sports betting. But the proposal needs support by the end of the year, he says. Addabbo says his fellow senators and assembly members now have more interest...

Ed Silverstein November 3, 2020

Spain Moves Forward with Gambling Sponsorship Ban on Soccer Teams

Spain's soccer clubs are struggling financially because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Soon, Spain may no longer permit gaming companies to sponsor soccer teams, while teams argue they need sponsorship revenue. La Liga league president Javier Tebas said the new policy would lead...

Ed Silverstein November 2, 2020