Writer: Associated Press
Mississippi lottery bill advances, but more work remains
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Mississippi could be inching closer to creating a lottery and leaving the list of six states that don’t... more
Rhode Island expects sports betting to begin in mid-November
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Sports betting is expected to begin in Rhode Island in mid-November. The Rhode Island Department of Revenue... more
Open-government mandate added to Mississippi lottery bill
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – If Mississippi creates a lottery, its governing board would have to abide by the state’s longstanding... more
MGM opening Massachusetts casino with a flourish
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) – Massachusetts’ first resort casino with expansive gambling and entertainment options is opening... more
North Carolina lottery raises record funds for schools
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – North Carolina’s state-run lottery generated record funds for public education during the past fiscal year... more
Lottery and aid to localities debated in Mississippi special legislative session
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Mississippi is closer to having a state lottery and diverting existing tax money, all to improve roads and... more
Newport, Rhode Island, faces loss in revenues with imminent casino closure
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) – City officials expect Newport to lose out on roughly $800,000 in annual property taxes and casino revenues with... more
Racetrack with ‘moving grandstand’ proposed in New Mexico
CLOVIS, N.M. (AP) – A Las Vegas casino executive is proposing a new racetrack and casino in eastern New Mexico with a “moving... more
PlaySugarHouse.com launches online sports betting
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – PlaySugarHouse.com launched online sports betting integrated with its online casino on Thursday, the... more
MGM casino passes test run ahead of grand opening
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) – Massachusetts’ first resort casino has been given the green light to open after a successful test... more
