Darryl D. McEwen, 72, a professional journalist and trade association executive, died Oct. 10 in Wilmington, Del.

McEwen was very well known and respected in the Atlantic City area — and nationwide — for his ties to the casino industry.

In semi-retirement, McEwen, who described himself as a “recreational gambler,” began publishing the Seven Stars Insider – a website and monthly newsletter describing events, promotions and casino activities at Caesars Entertainment properties.

His clever writing style and candid honesty about the Caesars’ properties caught the eye of The Press of Atlantic City Director of Entertainment Publications Scott Cronick, who asked McEwen to write a bi-weekly column for Atlantic City Weekly, which The Press of Atlantic City acquired in 2015.