Writer: Associated Press

03/01/24 4:15 PM

New Jersey gambling regulator who advised nation on integrity and oversight retires

  • Wayne Parry, Associated Press
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — David Rebuck, who oversaw New Jersey’s development of nation-leading internet gambling and sports betting... more
03/01/24 3:58 PM

Prosecutor in Iowa State gambling case files motion to dismiss charges against 4 remaining defendants

  • Eric Olson, Associated Press
The prosecutor handling the sports wagering case against four former or suspended Iowa State athletes has asked a judge to dismiss all... more
02/29/24 5:08 PM

North Carolina: Seven sports wagering operators are licensed to take bets starting March 11

  • Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Seven sports gambling companies received North Carolina government licenses on Thursday so they can accept wagers from... more
02/27/24 7:05 PM

Athletes in Iowa State gambling sting say evidence was seized illegally and cases should be tossed

  • Eric Olson, Associated Press
Four former or suspended Iowa State athletes contend in a court filing Tuesday that evidence in a state sports wagering investigation was... more
02/27/24 4:06 PM

Georgia Senate seeks to let voters decide sports betting in November

  • Jeff Amy, Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgians could get a chance in November to vote on authorizing sports gambling after senators on Tuesday approved a state... more
02/25/24 8:16 AM

New Jersey beefs up iconic Atlantic City boardwalk as part of $100M in repair/rebuilding funds

  • Wayne Parry, Associated Press
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A wooden walkway next to Atlantic City casinos credited as being the first boardwalk in the United States and a... more
02/21/24 7:49 PM

Illinois governor’s proposed budget includes sports betting tax hike from 15% to 35%

  • Sophia Tareen, Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker pitched a $52.7 billion state spending plan Wednesday with more money to address the migrant... more
02/20/24 3:36 PM

U.S. casinos won $66.5B in 2023, their best year ever as gamblers showed no economic fear

  • Wayne Parry, Associated Press
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — America’s commercial casinos won $66.5 billion from gamblers in 2023, the industry’s best year ever, according... more
02/19/24 7:19 PM

Ban on stopping on Las Vegas Strip bridges targets people with disabilities, lawsuit alleges

  • Rio Yamat, Associated Press
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A woman who uses a wheelchair due to a spinal injury has accused the county that includes Las Vegas of unfairly targeting... more
02/17/24 11:02 AM

A record-breaking January for New Jersey gambling overall, even as in-person casino winnings fall

  • Wayne Parry, Associated Press
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Four major gambling revenue records were smashed in New Jersey in January as 2024 got off to a rousing start for... more