Writer: Associated Press
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
New Mexico to resume horse racing as virus restrictions ease
ALBUQUERQUE — The commission that oversees horse racing in New Mexico announced Monday that live racing is set to resume in April now that... more
Connecticut: Lamont officials say a gambling expansion agreement is close
A key member of Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration said Tuesday they’re “at the precipice” of finally reaching a... more
Bills pile up for Georgia lawmakers as key deadline looms
ATLANTA (AP) – While election legislation has dominated discussion in the 2021 General Assembly, Georgia lawmakers have a lot of... more
Georgia Dems take gambling hostage over GOP voting bills
Angered by a blitz of Republican-backed legislation that would roll back voting access, Georgia Democrats are taking hostages –... more
