Writer: Associated Press
Oregon officials bet that lottery will boost COVID-19 shots
SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Oregon officials are betting that the desire to win $1 million in a lottery will boost the percentage of... more
Connecticut House approves sports betting deal with tribes
The state House of Representatives approved a long-awaited gambling agreement Thursday that Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont reached in March... more
Florida OKs sports betting operated by Seminole Tribe
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – The Seminole Tribe would be able to operate sports betting and add roulette and craps to its casinos and... more
Unions want priority rehiring of workers as Nevada reopens
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) – Laid-off casino and hotel workers picketed at the Nevada statehouse on Tuesday to demand state lawmakers... more
FanDuel investing $15 million, hiring 900 in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) – Gambling company FanDuel says it will invest at least $15 million and hire more than 900 people, opening an Atlanta... more
Maryland Gov. Hogan signs college athlete endorsement bill, sports betting
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) – Maryland is the latest state to approve a law allowing college athletes to earn money from endorsements after... more
Florida Senate passes gambling agreement with Seminole Tribe
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Sports betting in Florida is a step closer to legalization after the Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill... more
Atlantic City: Borgata’s Bobby Flay Steak restaurant not closing until fall
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – A celebrity restaurant at Atlantic City’s Borgata casino will remain open through the end of summer,... more
Florida lawmakers consider gambling pact with Seminole Tribe in special session
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – The Florida Legislature opened a special session on Monday to consider an agreement signed by Republican... more
UPDATE: Gambling bill dies as Alabama legislative session ends
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama lawmakers ended the 2021 legislative session without a vote on a gambling bill, and Gov. Kay Ivey... more
