Writer: Associated Press
UPDATE: Indiana lottery sees big ticket sales jump amid pandemic
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – A big increase in Hoosier Lottery ticket sales during the COVID-19 pandemic has fueled what officials expect will... more
Feds OK new Arizona tribal casino and sports betting deal
PHOENIX (AP) — Gambling on sporting events and online fantasy sports betting became legal in Arizona on Monday, along with a host of new... more
Atlantic City 1st quarter casino earnings more than triple
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – The Atlantic City casinos’ gross operating profit soared in the first quarter of this year to more... more
Nevada Democrats split on casino gun ban enforcement bill
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) – An attempt to crack down on firearms in resorts and casinos is dividing Democrats in the Nevada statehouse,... more
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
