Writer: Associated Press
Iowa investigator’s email says college athlete gambling sting was a chance to impress higher-ups and public
A criminal investigator for the state of Iowa suggested to colleagues last year that busting college athletes for online sports betting... more
Minnesota sports betting bill runs afoul of partisan rancor over state senator’s burglary arrest
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A bill to legalize sports betting in Minnesota is in serious trouble, running afoul of the partisan rancor over the... more
UPDATED: Compromise gambling legislation stumbles in Alabama Senate after passing House; lawmakers delay vote
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama House of Representatives advanced a compromise on gambling legislation to authorize a state lottery and... more
New Jersey AG, casino workers union ask judge to dismiss anti-smoking lawsuit targeting Atlantic City casinos
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City’s main casino workers union and the New Jersey attorney general on Monday asked a judge to dismiss... more
Athletes tied to Iowa gambling sting seek damages in civil lawsuit against state and investigators
Attorneys for more than two dozen Iowa and Iowa State athletes who were ensnared in a state gambling sting filed a civil lawsuit Friday... more
Las Vegas: Rio Hotel & Casino unveils Brazilian oasis with various pools, dining options
Las Vegas (AP) — A new local oasis is making its debut at the Rio Hotel & Casino just in time for summer. The new casino pool, inspired... more
Isaiah Rodgers reinstated by NFL after yearlong gambling suspension
NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers, who was suspended last season for violating the NFL’s gambling policy, was... more
Rail spikes hammered, bullet train being built from Sin City to the City of Angels
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A $12 billion passenger bullet train linking Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area was dubbed the first true high-speed rail... more
Tennis umpire banned for life for manipulating scores and gambling
LONDON (AP) — A tennis umpire from Bulgaria was banned for life on Friday for breaking rules related to betting 21 times from 2019-23.... more
Not only New York casinos threaten Atlantic City. Developer predicts Meadowlands casino is coming
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City casinos are facing threats on multiple fronts from new competitors not just in New York, but from... more
