Writer: Associated Press
Robot baristas and AI chefs caused a stir at CES 2024 as casino union workers fear for their jobs
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The barista tipped the jug of smooth, foamy milk over the latte, pouring slowly at first, then lifting and tilting the jug... more
Missouri’s professional sports teams launch petition drive to put sports betting on November ballot
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s professional sports teams announced Friday that they have launched an initiative petition drive to... more
Betting surged for College Football Playoff semifinals, but short of setting records
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The combination of a strong College Football Playoff field and the semifinals being on New Year’s Day sparked a surge in... more
As Atlantic City adds more security cameras, 2 men are killed
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — One man was fatally stabbed while another was found bleeding to death on New Year’s Day in Atlantic City, the... more
Shecky Greene, legendary standup comic, improv master and lord of Las Vegas, dies at 97
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shecky Greene, the gifted comic and master improviser who became the consummate Las Vegas lounge headliner and was... more
College Football Playoff semifinals could set betting records
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sportsbook director Jay Kornegay is anticipating massive crowds at Westgate’s Las Vegas location this weekend and Monday... more
Atlantic City: Casino smoking and boosting in-person gambling are among challenges in 2024
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — After the confetti is swept away and the empty champagne bottles recycled in Atlantic City, 2024 will bring... more
New Hampshire casino to shut down for 6 months, could re-open if sold by owner accused of fraud
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire casino owned by a former state senator accused of buying luxury cars with a fraudulently obtained... more
Gaming proponents size up the odds of a northern Virginia casino
McLEAN, Va. (AP) — With casinos popping up on Virginia’s southern border, some lawmakers now want to explore whether wealthy northern... more
Mark Cuban says the changing NBA landscape led to his sale of the Mavs to casino families
DALLAS (AP) — Mark Cuban sees a future of NBA ownership where the advantages will be in real estate. The high-profile billionaire says... more

