Writer: Associated Press
Desert town near Las Vegas sold by company that planned to make it a marijuana mecca
LOS ANGELES — Could plans to turn an old California ghost town into a marijuana mecca be going up in smoke? Cannabis technology company... more
Second group proposes casino ballot measure in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A group is trying to put a measure on the Arkansas ballot in November that would legalize casinos in four... more
Wynn Resorts hearing may include alleged sexual misconduct
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Lawyers will present evidence they say shows disgraced casino mogul Steve Wynn’s pattern of reckless behavior... more
Maryland governor cites bipartisanship, pushes school safety, crime bill
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) – While citing bipartisan agreement on health care, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan made a renewed push for legislation... more
Tribes warn casino bill could jeopardize revenue-sharing
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – The chairmen of Connecticut’s two federally recognized tribes are warning the casino revenue-sharing... more
Gamblers lose less at Mississippi casinos in February
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Casino revenue fell again in Mississippi in February, although not as much as in January, as improvements along... more
Alabama casino owner Milton McGregor dies at age 78
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama gambling magnate Milton McGregor, who waged a legal war to keep his electronic bingo casino open and... more
Oregon man, 25, missing after visit to Lucky 7 casino
GOLD BEACH, Ore. (AP) – Authorities in southwestern Oregon are looking for a 25-year-old man last seen meeting up with someone... more
Nebraska Homeless Shelter Raises Concerns About Iowa Casino
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An official for an Omaha homeless shelter says a casino proposed nearby in Iowa would be a problem for people the... more
‘Business, not charity’: 15 trained for AC construction jobs
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – Four months ago, Shaim Russell knew nothing about carpentry. “I could hang up a picture in the... more
