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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

New Hampshire Casino Owner Gets More Prep for Gaming License Case

Embattled charitable casino owner Andy Sanborn this week was given an extra two months to prepare for a hearing. At issue is whether he'll keep his New Hampshire gaming license. The New Hampshire Lottery Commission agreed to give Sanborn’s legal team eight...

Ed Silverstein October 25, 2023

Casino Crime Roundup: Cops Search for Violent Robber of Maryland Casino Player

A man was followed home from an unidentified Maryland gaming property earlier this month before being robbed when he reached his Virginia residence. The robbery apparently took place on Timber Valley Court in Dunn Loring, Va. The bandit reportedly fired shots before...

Ed Silverstein October 24, 2023

Michigan Gambling Raids Lead to Seizure of $182K Worth of Gift Cards

Michigan authorities recently raided a residence and business for suspected illegal gaming. Following a search, they found $182,430 in gift cards from Simon Property Group, a commercial real estate company based in Indianapolis, Ind. Also confiscated were six slot-type video gaming machines,...

Ed Silverstein October 24, 2023

Rapper Blueface Must Pay $13M to Shuttered Vegas Strip Club After Shooting

Rapper Blueface was ordered by a judge last week to pay millions of dollars to the owners of a defunct Las Vegas strip club. The club was forced to close after a shooting there involving the performer. The rapper was directed to...

Ed Silverstein October 24, 2023

Jackpot: Las Vegas Player Wins $12.1M on Megabucks Slot

A mystery player hit it big last week at the Excalibur Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The exact payout was $12,185,766. The massive jackpot was won on Wednesday on a Megabucks Spitfire Multipliers Triple Red Hot 7s game, according to IGT...

Ed Silverstein October 23, 2023

Detroit Casino Workers Remain on Strike, Properties Open

Detroit’s three casinos remain open as thousands of workers enter their second week of a work stoppage. Some 3,700 workers went off the job last Tuesday after their contracts expired. They include cleaning staff, engineers, food and beverage servers, table game dealers,...

Ed Silverstein October 23, 2023

Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Fines State Casinos $73K

Pennsylvania regulators penalized two casino companies and a gaming business last week for violations. The total fines amounted to $73,075. The fines were announced last Wednesday after regulators and the casino company reached consent agreements. Stadium Casino Westmoreland RE, operator of Live!...

Ed Silverstein October 23, 2023

New Hampshire Hearing on Embattled Casino Is Rescheduled to Monday

A court hearing involving casino owner Andy Sanborn’s dispute with New Hampshire officials has been delayed. The proceeding is now scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday in Merrimack County Superior Court, located in Concord, N.H., according to InDepthNH.org, a regional news outlet. The...

Ed Silverstein October 20, 2023

Fremont Street Experience Gets Las Vegas Police Substation After Violent Crimes

Las Vegas officials were on hand this week to cut the ribbon of a new police substation at the Fremont Street Experience (FSE). The opening comes after the popular pedestrian mall was the site of many violent crimes. The substation will be...

Ed Silverstein October 19, 2023

Las Vegas Home Invasion Defendants Face Judge for Brutal Murder

A deadly Las Vegas home invasion led to the recent indictments of five defendants. An elderly man was killed during the incident while his wife was beaten and came close to being drowned in a bathtub. The defendants appeared in Las Vegas...

Ed Silverstein October 19, 2023