Author: Alec
Historic Saratoga takes its place at center of horse racing world when Belmont Stakes comes to town
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — Health, history and horses are the three H’s carved into the welcome sign when travelers venturing into New... more
Most Jersey Shore beaches are in good shape as summer starts, but serious erosion is a problem in spots
ASBURY PARK, N.J. (AP) — Most of New Jersey’s beaches will start the summer in decent shape after a winter of storms, but significant... more
UK: Footballer charged with intentionally drawing yellow cards to influence betting outcomes
West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta was charged by English soccer authorities on Thursday after it was alleged the Brazil international... more
Playtech business update highlights solid 2024 performance to date
Gambling software developer Playtech has issued a trading update covering its performance in the first four months of 2024, reporting that... more
Virginia governor vetoes bill to regulate skill games
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin took action on a final batch of bills from the year’s regular legislative session... more
Like a Caitlin Clark 3-pointer, betting on women’s sports is soaring
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Led by fascination with basketball star Caitlin Clark, interest in — and betting on — women’s sports is surging.... more
Final Preakness at Pimlico before rebuilding stirs nostalgia mixed with relief for needed fixes
BALTIMORE (AP) — Preakness days in recent years have featured water and plumbing miscues. A large section of the grandstand at Pimlico Race... more
Union workers end two-day strike against Virgin Hotels Las Vegas with contract talks set for Tuesday
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada’s largest labor union concluded a 48-hour strike Sunday meant to pressure Virgin Hotels Las Vegas to agree to a... more
Betting money for the WNBA is pouring in on Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The betting public is throwing money on Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever as the WNBA prepares to open one of the... more
Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara will plead guilty in betting case
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to bank and tax fraud in a... more
