Writer: Associated Press
Reality vs fantasy: FTC wants to block merger of top 2 sites
BOSTON (AP) – Federal regulators are challenging the planned merger of FanDuel and DraftKings, saying the combination of the two... more
At World Series of Poker, massage brings relief – and luck
LAS VEGAS (AP) — With his chips stacked up and cards facing down on the green-felted table, poker Hall-of-Famer Daniel Negreanu leaned his... more
FBI missed rigged jackpot in 2006 before lottery scheme grew
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – Investigators were suspicious in 2006 when they heard that a rural Texas judge was trying to exchange $450,000... more
Governor’s veto blocks lottery vending machines in Kansas
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) – Vending machine sales of lottery tickets in Kansas are being blocked by conservative Republican Gov. Sam... more
Cincinnati celebrates hometown star Pete Rose with statue
CINCINNATI (AP) – The Cincinnati Reds are celebrating the unveiling of hometown star Pete Rose’s statue. Baseball’s... more
Feds order Nooksack Tribe to shutter casino over violations
LYNDEN, Wash. (AP) – Federal regulators have ordered the Nooksack Tribe to close its only remaining casino in the latest fallout from... more
Reno City Council approves 4 pot dispensaries for rec sales
RENO, Nev. (AP) — The Reno City Council has approved business licenses for four marijuana retailers that could become the first in Nevada... more
Illinois could lose Powerball, Mega Millions without budget
CHICAGO (AP) – The multi-state lottery association overseeing Powerball and Mega Millions games will dump Illinois by the end of June... more
Plan abandoned to build casino near Gettysburg
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) – A Pennsylvania businessman says he is abandoning his latest attempt to build a harness racing track and casino... more
It’s on: Mayweather to fight UFC star McGregor Aug. 26 in Las Vegas
Floyd Mayweather Jr. will come out of retirement to meet UFC star Conor McGregor in an Aug. 26 boxing match that will feature two of the... more
