Writer: Associated Press
Failed Atlantic City casino is sold, could reopen in months
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – Atlantic City’s most spectacular casino flop is getting another chance under new ownership and a new... more
New Hampshire winner of $559M Powerball jackpot a mystery
MERRIMACK, N.H. (AP) – No one has come forward yet to claim the lone Powerball ticket sold in New Hampshire that matched all six... more
Central Iowa man claims $1 million lottery prize
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A man in central Iowa has claimed his $1 million prize in the Powerball lottery game. Iowa Lottery officials... more
Las Vegas bookies cheering national title game wagers
LAS VEGAS (AP) – It’s not exactly the Super Bowl – that will have to wait another month – but Las Vegas bookies are... more
Group proposes casino measure for Arkansas ballot
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A group is trying to put a measure on the ballot this fall that would allow up to three casinos in Arkansas... more
Christie to give eulogy at memorial of late NJ Gov. Byrne
MILBURN, N.J. (AP) – A memorial service is set for the former New Jersey governor who mobsters said was too ethical to be bribed and... more
2 lottery employees on leave after mistaken drawing
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) – Two employees of the Connecticut Lottery are on leave after a mistake with the drawing for a special New... more
Mega Millions jackpot up to $450M as drawing nears
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The jackpot for the Mega Millions lottery game has climbed to $450 million, just hours before the drawing.... more
Water from frozen pipes that burst damages Iowa casino
LARCHWOOD, Iowa (AP) – Water from frozen water pipes that burst has damaged a casino resort in northwest Iowa. Subzero temperatures... more
Despite law changes, lottery winners will face big tax bills
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Pity the Powerball and Mega Millions lottery game winners. Federal tax law changes would seem to promise that... more
