Writer: Associated Press
Gaming shares jump in value as US stocks set more record highs after Thanksgiving
U.S. stocks set more records in quiet post-holiday trading Friday as technology companies again did much of the heavy lifting. Energy... more
Las Vegas looks outside the casinos to draw in millennials
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Casinos in Las Vegas are upping the ante in their pursuit of coveted millennial visitors with new attractions... more
Firm becomes 1st in US to offer online virtual sport betting
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – The company behind internet gambling website PlaySugarHouse.com became the first in the U.S. to let... more
Jackpot elusive for 3 new upstate New York casinos
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (AP) – Three new upstate New York casinos have so far failed to generate the big payoffs they projected, meaning... more
You’re looking live at Brent Musburger in a sports book
LAS VEGAS (AP) – The wink and nod are no longer needed. Neither are the euphemisms Brent Musburger liked to use on network television... more
UK bookmaker suspends bets on when Prince Harry will marry
LONDON (AP) – A major London bookmaker has suspended betting on whether Prince Harry will marry American actress Meghan Markle in... more
3 defendants sentenced for roles in South Dakota casino blackjack scheme
WATERTOWN, S.D. (AP) – Three people have been sentenced for their roles in a blackjack scheme that federal authorities say involved... more
Arizona Lottery pulls machine because of duplicate numbers
PHOENIX (AP) – The Arizona Lottery has taken a second number-selecting machine out of operation because it recently chose duplicate... more
Scientific Games: We’ll offer to take over NYX if deal fails
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – Two Las Vegas firms hoping to join forces and become a leader in the as-yet unapproved U.S. sports betting... more
Atlantic City Q3 casino earnings up nearly 21 percent
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – Atlantic City’s casino earnings increased by nearly 21 percent in the third quarter of this year... more
