Writer: Associated Press
World Series of Poker drew record 123,865 players this year
The World Series of Poker has set an attendance record for the sixth consecutive year. Organizers on Monday announced the 50-day poker... more
Meadowlands initial sports bets total $3.5M
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – The Meadowlands Racetrack in New Jersey took in nearly $3.5 million in sports bets during its first nine... more
Mississippi casino revenue falls as coast gamblers lose less
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Casino revenue fell in Mississippi in June, as a hot streak at Gulf Coast casinos turned cold. State Revenue... more
Sioux Falls Casino Robber Sentenced to 20 Years
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A man convicted of robbing a Sioux Falls casino using a pellet gun has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. The... more
Analysis: Gambling not a clear-cut Mississippi budget booster
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Will Mississippi take a chance on a lottery? It’s a big question lawmakers could answer if Republican... more
Rauner names former general counsel to Illinois Racing Board
CHICAGO (AP) – Gov. Bruce Rauner has named his former general counsel to serve on the Illinois Racing Board. Rauner announced Friday... more
New York Capitol Watch: Casinos eye sports bets
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – In New York state government news, two upstate casinos are preparing for legalized sports betting. Lawmakers... more
Casino workers in Las Vegas continue weekly picketing
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Unionized casino workers in Las Vegas are continuing their weekly picketing campaign as they negotiate new contracts.... more
MGM turns to never-tested law to sue Vegas shooting victims
LAS VEGAS (AP) – The unprecedented move from MGM Resorts International to sue hundreds of victims of last year’s mass shooting... more
Republicans pick Charlotte over Las Vegas to host 2020 convention
AUSTIN, Texas — Move over, Las Vegas. The Republican Party will host its 2020 presidential nominating convention in Charlotte, North... more
