Writer: Associated Press
Sports betting dies in Georgia after lawmakers can’t agree on how to spend taxes
ATLANTA (AP) — An effort to authorize sports betting in Georgia has failed for another year, after lawmakers couldn’t agree on how to spend... more
Massachusetts joins with NCAA, sports teams to tackle gambling among young people
BOSTON (AP) — Top Massachusetts officials joined with NCAA President and former Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday to announce a... more
Nearly $200M bet in North Carolina’s first week of legalized sports wagering
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Legalized statewide sports wagering in North Carolina from smartphones and desktops that began two weeks ago is off to... more
Powerball’s $865 million jackpot offers another chance to hit it rich
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Didn’t win the giant Mega Millions jackpot? Don’t fret. There is an $865 million Powerball jackpot up for grabs... more
Mississippi: Quick death for bill that sought casino site in capital city of Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi House leader said Tuesday that he won’t move forward with a bill to allow a casino in the capital city... more
Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports, interpreter stole money, told lies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani said Monday he never bet on sports or knowingly paid any gambling debts accumulated by his longtime... more
MLB investigating gambling, theft allegations involving Shohei Ohtani and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has opened a formal investigation into illegal gambling and theft allegations involving Los Angeles... more
Alabama gambling bill faces uncertain outlook in second half of legislative session
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Legislation to start a state lottery — and possibly allow casinos and other gambling devices — faces an uncertain... more
Firing of Ohtani’s interpreter a reminder sports betting is still illegal in California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The firing of Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter by the Los Angeles Dodgers over allegations of illegal gambling and... more
Florida online sports betting challenge is denied by state’s highest court
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Opponents of online sports betting in Florida on Thursday lost their latest fight against a Seminole Tribe agreement... more
