Writer: Associated Press
Budget bill excludes money for Yucca nuke dump
A budget bill passed by the House does not include money for work to develop and build a nuclear waste dump outside Las Vegas. President... more
Steven Wynn selling about 4M shares in Wynn Resorts
Former Wynn Resorts CEO Steve Wynn is selling about 4 million shares that he owns in the casino-operating company. Wynn, who resigned last... more
Harrah’s contract extension advances in Louisiana House
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) – Harrah’s contract to operate Louisiana’s land-based casino in New Orleans would be extended until... more
Leagues, casinos lobby states for cut of legal sports bets
WASHINGTON — With the Supreme Court poised to rule on a case that could end the federal ban on sports gambling, more than a third of U.S.... more
Rockford, Ill., proposing new video gaming fees
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — The city of Rockford could have one of the stiffest video gaming fees in Illinois if voters approve home rule. The... more
The Latest: Maryland House school funding measure
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) -Taxes on casino revenue set aside for Maryland’s education trust fund would have to be used to enhance school... more
Blink-182 agrees to residency at Palms casino in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Blink-182 will have regularly scheduled shows in Las Vegas starting in May after agreeing to a residency at a... more
Winning $457 million Powerball ticket sold in Pennsylvania
DES MOINES, Iowa — If you bought a Powerball ticket in Pennsylvania for Saturday’s drawing, you may be holding a piece of paper worth... more
Northern Idaho destination casino began as bingo hall
WORLEY, Idaho (AP) — Long before it became the destination that it is today, the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel was a bingo hall.... more
Lottery won’t appeal Powerball ruling keeping name private
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) – The New Hampshire Lottery says it won’t appeal a judge’s ruling that allows a woman who won a... more
