Writer: Associated Press
Illinois: Another defendant in sports gambling case pleads guilty
CHICAGO (AP) – A guilty plea was entered Monday by another defendant in the sports gambling case that involved a northern Illinois... more
Nevada adjusts distance rules, Las Vegas shows to return
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak has signed an emergency order adjusting the minimum distance between performers and... more
Georgia Senate approves sports betting constitutional amendment
ATLANTA (AP) – Senators want Georgia’s voters to decide whether they will allow sports betting, passing a constitutional... more
Arizona House OKs gambling bill amid transparency questions
PHOENIX (AP) – Some Democrats in the Arizona House on Thursday raised transparency and fairness questions about a major expansion of... more
Lottery, casino vote ahead in Alabama legislature
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama lawmakers are headed to a vote on a lottery and casino bill next week, the bill sponsor said... more
Miss Universe competition to air live from Florida in May
After a year and a half, the Miss Universe competition will return with a live telecast on May 16. The 69th Miss Universe event will be... more
With sale of the Venetian, Las Vegas Sands exits the Strip
Las Vegas Sands is selling the iconic Venetian casino resort and its Sands Expo and Convention Center for $6.25 billion, withdrawing from... more
Eastern Connecticut lawmakers upset tribe left out of gaming deal
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – Members of the eastern Connecticut legislative delegation said Wednesday they “cannot accept” any... more
Connecticut: Gov. Lamont, Mohegans say they’ve reached gambling expansion deal
Gov. Ned Lamont and the Mohegan tribal chair, who leads one of the state’s two federally recognized Native American tribes, announced... more
Longtime Indiana casino exec selling out after allegations
A longtime heavyweight in Indiana’s gambling industry is selling his stake in a Gary casino project and permanently giving up his... more
