Writer: Associated Press
Arkansas Senate panel OKs funding plan for state roads
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – An Arkansas Senate panel on Wednesday advanced a key part of the governor’s $300 million highway... more
North Dakota House reconsiders, passes sports betting bill
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s Republican-led House reconsidered and passed legislation Wednesday that would allow legal betting on... more
Sports betting bill advances in Kentucky legislature
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky took the first step to legalizing sports betting on Wednesday as a legislative committee strongly... more
Billionaire Icahn wants Caesars Entertainment to sell itself
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Billionaire investor Carl Icahn on Tuesday disclosed he has taken a 10 percent stake in Caesars Entertainment and is... more
Gambling, tobacco groups among top spenders on Maine lobbying
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – New lobbying reports show that gambling, tobacco, utility and marijuana groups are among the top spenders on... more
Pennsylvania sports betting sees $32M in second full month
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – The second full month of legal sports betting in Pennsylvania saw gamblers double the amount they wagered. The... more
Illinois woman claims $2M won through Iowa Lottery
BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) – An Illinois woman has claimed the $2 million she won in the Iowa Lottery Powerball game. The Iowa Lottery... more
Man dies after falling down stairs at Las Vegas Strip viewing wheel
Las Vegas police say a 23-year-old man was fatally injured when he fell down approximately 50 feet of stairs after apparently running... more
Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun report dip in slot revenue
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) – Connecticut’s two casinos have both reported another monthly drop in slot-machine revenue. This is the... more
As betting widens, NBA teams positioning to cash in
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – Ted Leonsis does not gamble. The owner of the Washington Wizards is a venture capitalist and investor, along... more
