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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

Las Vegas Hotel Room Search Reveals 30 Dogs, 10 Dead

A couple was arrested recently for the alleged hoarding and abuse of animals. Authorities discovered 10 deceased and 20 living dogs in a room at an unnamed Las Vegas hotel, as well as other dogs, rabbits, and guinea pigs elsewhere. Authorities say...

Ed Silverstein April 2, 2024

Las Vegas Crime Roundup: Police Officer Injured in Car Crash Near Strip

A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officer and a second person were rushed to a local hospital following a Monday night collision near the Las Vegas Strip. The unnamed officer and an unidentified driver of a car were both in stable...

Ed Silverstein April 2, 2024

D. Taylor Leaves as President of Unite Here, Nevada Workers Still a Priority

Donald “D.” Taylor, who was once a key leader of the Las Vegas-based Culinary Union, has stepped down as head of the powerful workers’ group, Unite Here. Taylor will stay on as chair of Unite Here Health, the national umbrella labor organization...

Ed Silverstein April 2, 2024

Las Vegas Boulevard Drunk Driver Killed Motorist While Speeding at 140 MPH

An intoxicated driver was traveling at speeds up to 140 mph when he struck another vehicle recently on Las Vegas Boulevard, police said. The impact broke the other car in half, killed the other driver, and injured a passenger. The drunk driver,...

Ed Silverstein March 29, 2024

Stabbing at Montana Casino Leads to Arrest

A man was apprehended on Thursday for a slashing that took place earlier this month at a Montana gaming property. The suspect, Trevor Leonard Johnson, was charged with assault with a weapon for the March 18 attack, which took place outside of...

Ed Silverstein March 28, 2024

Three Quarters of Nevadans Support Implementing State Lottery, Polling Reveals

As lotteries continue to see payouts of more than $1B, Nevada residents want some of the action. A recent poll revealed an overwhelming 75% of Nevadans questioned would like to see a lottery in the state. Just 13% of those taking part...

Ed Silverstein March 28, 2024

Toronto Casino Cheating Scheme Leads to Five Arrests

Five suspects were arrested recently after alleged cheating was discovered at a table game at Ontario’s Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto. A casino dealer was “in collusion” with four players at the gaming property, authorities said. No details on the cheating scheme...

Ed Silverstein March 28, 2024

Nathan Chasing Horse Again Asks Nevada Top Judges to Drop Charges

The Nevada Supreme Court will hear another appeal from Nathan Chasing Horse in his attorneys’ continuing effort to dismiss multiple sex charges against him. On March 22, a majority of jurists on the state’s top court okayed hearing the appeal. Those in...

Ed Silverstein March 27, 2024

Nevele Hotel, Abandoned Resort Once Proposed as Casino, Damaged in Blaze

New York State’s Nevele Grand Hotel, a former thriving resort that's now shuttered and plagued by decay, was the scene of a recent fire. On March 19, the Winter Lodge building at the Nevele caught ablaze. Local officials continue to seek the...

Ed Silverstein March 27, 2024

Shohei Ohtani Claims He Never Wagered on Sports, Pete Rose Weighs In

MLB star player Shohei Ohtani has repeated earlier statements from his legal team that his interpreter, who was reportedly facing massive gambling debts, stole money from him. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar also told reporters he has never wagered on athletics and...

Ed Silverstein March 26, 2024