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Supporters say expanded sports betting in Washington would add jobs
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) – Supporters of a bill to expand sports gambling in Washington state beyond Indian casinos and into... more
Wisconsin report: Pandemic cut tribal gaming payments by 80%
Tribal gaming payments to Wisconsin’s general fund declined by nearly 82% last fiscal year as the pandemic forced tribes to close... more
Indiana officials seek to revoke ex-casino CEO’s license
INDIANANPOLIS (AP) – State officials allege a longtime key player in Indiana’s gambling industry wrongly funneled nearly $1... more
Georgia House panel approves bill allowing sports betting
ATLANTA (AP) – A bill that would legalize sports betting in Georgia and give tax revenue to the state lottery is in advancing in the... more
Illinois: Head of gambling ring involving Casey Urlacher pleads guilty
CHICAGO (AP) – A northern Illinois man pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal charges that he led a sport betting operation that allegedly... more
Hard Rock CEO announces worker bonuses, mum on Las Vegas expansion
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – Hard Rock International is handing out cash bonuses to its workers in several states, including New Jersey... more
Arizona to embrace sports betting in deal with tribes
PHOENIX (AP) – Arizonans would be allowed to bet on professional and college sports at tribal casinos and at sites owned by pro... more
Nebraska lawmakers dig into details of legalized casinos
Now that voters have legalized casino gambling in Nebraska, state lawmakers are trying to figure out how to regulate the industry and use... more
Tax battles expected to dominate Nevada Legislature in 2021
Nevada lawmakers are scheduled to reconvene on Monday for a four-month legislative session, in which they hope to tackle issues sparked by... more
Alabama: Lottery, virus liability, prisons before lawmakers in 2021
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama lawmakers return to Montgomery on Tuesday for the 2021 regular session that will be conducted... more
