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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

Seminole Hard Rock Casino Fatal Shooting Suspects on the Lam

Local police continue to investigate the deadly shooting of a man outside of Florida’s Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. The shooting took place near the gaming property at about 4:30 a.m. Saturday. It appears a passenger in a vehicle shot...

Ed Silverstein October 1, 2023

New Hampshire Lottery Commission Delays Hearing on Controversial Concord Casino License

A planned hearing on what will happen to the license of the Concord Casino was delayed for 10 days by New Hampshire authorities. The New Hampshire Lottery Commission had scheduled the hearing for Tuesday. It will now be held on October 13,...

Ed Silverstein September 29, 2023

NFL’s Chandler Jones Nabbed by Cops in Las Vegas, Coach Says It’s a Private Matter

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones was arrested on Thursday after he allegedly violated a protective order in Las Vegas. The 33-year-old was booked at the Clark County Detention Center, TMZ Sports reported. Jones is charged with two counts of violating...

Ed Silverstein September 29, 2023

Detroit Casino Workers Voting on Strike Authorization for When Contracts Expire

Workers at Detroit’s three casinos are voting Friday on whether to authorize strikes when their contracts expire next month. Voting will be completed by 9 p.m., and the votes will be counted Friday night. The unionized employees work at MGM Grand Detroit,...

Ed Silverstein September 29, 2023

Chicago Card Club Owner Says It Will Be Destroyed By Migrant Shelter

The proprietor of a recently opened card club in Chicago claims his operation will be destroyed after the landlord turned portions of the structure into a shelter for migrants. A few months ago, the Chicago Card Club opened on the bottom floor...

Ed Silverstein September 29, 2023

Caesars Palace Hostage Taker Heading to Prison, Must Pay Restitution

The man who detained a woman in a Caesars Palace Las Vegas hotel room while he tossed furnishings out the window is heading to prison. Matthew Mannix, 36, was sentenced Thursday to between 19 and 48 months behind bars for the July...

Ed Silverstein September 29, 2023

Mississippi Casino Fatal Shooting Leads to Federal Indictments

Six suspects were indicted in Alabama federal court this week for shootings at a casino and two nightclubs, along with other crimes. The Mississippi casino shooting led to the death of Nicholaus “Nick” Craig, 36, in September 2022. Craig was in a...

Ed Silverstein September 28, 2023

Oakland Illegal Gambling Operation Raided, Weapons Seized, Three Arrested

An illicit gaming joint was shut down this week in Oakland, Calif. after a court-ordered search. Three suspects were apprehended and several firearms were located. During the raid of the 77th Avenue operation on Tuesday, authorities found a handgun, a rifle, and...

Ed Silverstein September 28, 2023

Accused Murderers Remain in Jail for Former Police Chief’s Death in Las Vegas

The two teenagers who face murder charges for the Las Vegas crash that killed a retired California police chief remain behind bars. No bail was set for either of them as they await court proceedings. Jesus Ayala, 18, was identified as the...

Ed Silverstein September 27, 2023

Red Rock Casino Shooting Suspects Still on the Lam — Video

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) on Tuesday released new surveillance video after last Wednesday’s shooting at a local casino. It occurred outside Summerlin, Nev.’s Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa. The video shows two men casually checking out products on...

Ed Silverstein September 27, 2023