Writer: Associated Press
Thousands turn out for new Boston-area casino grand opening
EVERETT, Mass. (AP) – Massachusetts’ third casino officially opened its doors near Boston on Sunday to thousands of patrons,... more
States’ push to legalize sports betting differs by region
CHERRY HILL, N.J. (AP) – In the year since the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for every state to legalize sports betting , a... more
Jackpot: More than 2,000 winners in North Carolina lottery
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – Turns out that zero can be a lucky number. North Carolina’s state lottery Saturday said it set a record... more
Wynn CEO: Boston casino is model for company’s future growth
EVERETT, Mass. (AP) – A brilliantly colored carousel sculpture made of tens of thousands of fake flowers and jewels greets visitors... more
Maine Legislature pulls all-nighter, passes pot sales rules
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – The Maine Legislature missed its goal for wrapping up its session Wednesday as lawmakers worked late to pass... more
Maine: Pot, guns, sports betting on agenda for lawmakers’ last day
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – Maine lawmakers are set to finish up their 2019 legislative session and tidy up work on marijuana sales, gun... more
New Jersey may let Golden Nugget casino take some NBA bets
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – New Jersey lawmakers are considering loosening their sports betting restrictions to allow the owner of the... more
Wichita businessman spared prison in gambling case
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) – A federal magistrate spared a Wichita businessman prison time after he pleaded guilty Tuesday for his role in... more
Rush Street announces $60 million hotel project in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) – A western Pennsylvania casino has announced plans to break ground on a $60 million hotel project. The Rivers Casino... more
Will it work? Glitzy Encore Boston Harbor opening on industrial waterfront
EVERETT, Mass. (AP) – A $28 million statue of Popeye by the artist Jeff Koons. Luxury, “European-style” water shuttles.... more
