Author: Alec

02/25/24 8:16 AM

New Jersey beefs up iconic Atlantic City boardwalk as part of $100M in repair/rebuilding funds

  • Wayne Parry, Associated Press
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A wooden walkway next to Atlantic City casinos credited as being the first boardwalk in the United States and a... more
02/21/24 7:49 PM

Illinois governor’s proposed budget includes sports betting tax hike from 15% to 35%

  • Sophia Tareen, Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker pitched a $52.7 billion state spending plan Wednesday with more money to address the migrant... more
02/19/24 7:19 PM

Ban on stopping on Las Vegas Strip bridges targets people with disabilities, lawsuit alleges

  • Rio Yamat, Associated Press
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A woman who uses a wheelchair due to a spinal injury has accused the county that includes Las Vegas of unfairly targeting... more
02/17/24 11:02 AM

A record-breaking January for New Jersey gambling overall, even as in-person casino winnings fall

  • Wayne Parry, Associated Press
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Four major gambling revenue records were smashed in New Jersey in January as 2024 got off to a rousing start for... more
02/17/24 10:30 AM

New York Racing Association is spearheading a study on the impacts of various surfaces in horse racing

  • Stephen Whyno, Associated Press
The New York Racing Association is spearheading a study to evaluate the impact of various surfaces on equine injuries and fatalities. The... more
02/15/24 3:36 PM

Bill allowing up to 10 casinos, sports betting, and lottery passes key vote in Alabama House; moves to Senate

  • Kim Chandler, Associated Press
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Lottery and casino legislation passed a key test Thursday in the Alabama Legislature as the House of... more
02/14/24 8:55 PM

Betting on the Super Bowl was brisk at sportsbooks in big U.S. markets

  • Wayne Parry, Associated Press
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — With this year’s Super Bowl being played in Las Vegas, the nation’s gambling capital, there was little doubt... more
02/14/24 8:51 PM

Bill would let Atlantic City casinos keep smoking on gaming floor with some restrictions

  • Wayne Parry, Associated Press
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City casinos would be able to continue to allow gamblers to smoke on the casino floor under a new bill... more
02/14/24 8:36 PM

Casino and sports betting proposal swiftly advances in the Alabama legislature

  • Kim Chandler, Associated Press
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A gambling proposal to authorize a lottery, sports betting, and multiple casinos across Alabama was swiftly... more
02/12/24 11:14 PM

Nevada sportsbooks handle a record $185.6M in Super Bowl bets with Las Vegas as host, winning $6.8M

  • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
Las Vegas hosting the Super Bowl for the first time helped Nevada set a record, as expected, by taking $185.6 million in wagers on the... more