Ed Silverstein - Casino.org Senior Legal Reporter

Reporter: Ed Silverstein

Ed Silverstein is a senior reporter covering gambling law and crime news for Casino.org. Ed is 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.

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 span business, politics, education, and state and local government.

Ed holds 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 currently resides in Connecticut, where he enjoys photography and bowling in his spare time.

Contact Ed at ed.silverstein@casino.org.

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2451 stories by Ed Silverstein

Macau Casinos Shutter as Typhoon Saola Hits Landfall

UPDATE: Casinos were permitted to reopen in Macau on Saturday after being closed by a typhoon, Reuters news service reported. EARLIER: The numerous gaming properties in Macau temporarily shut down, as the Chinese region prepared for extreme winds and rain from Typhoon...

Ed Silverstein — September 1, 2023

New Hampshire Casino Owner Investigated For Alleged COVID Funds Misuse

The owner of a New Hampshire charitable casino -- and developer behind a planned second one -- may be permanently prohibited from owning any gaming property in the state. Andy Sanborn, a former state senator who resides in Bedford, N.H., is now...

Ed Silverstein — September 1, 2023

Horseshoe Las Vegas Visitor Accidentally Shot Himeself in Leg

A retired Las Vegas police officer continues to recover this week after apparently accidentally getting shot in the leg while at a local gaming property. The victim, identified as Andrew Thomas Sutton, 72, suffered leg injuries from a single wound on August...

Ed Silverstein — September 1, 2023

Caesars Palace Murder Defendants Will Face Jury Trial

The two women arrested for a Caesars Palace Las Vegas murder in May have pleaded not guilty to charges. They opted for a jury trial. On Wednesday, Las Vegas Judge Tierra Jones scheduled a joint trial for Erika Covington, 20, and Arionna...