Writer: Associated Press
Renovations are making the Kentucky Derby even more posh
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Toni Goodman was close enough to see the horses kicking up dirt as they raced past, having spent a mere $5 for... more
Florida Lottery may have to add gambling warnings to ads
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida lottery tickets and advertising could soon contain noticeable warnings under a bill passed by the... more
Lawyers seek new trial for Las Vegas gambler; focus on ‘bat phone’
NEW YORK — Lawyers for a Las Vegas gambler linked to golfer Phil Mickelson are seeking a superhero’s help in getting the gambler’s insider... more
Mississippi governor mulls lottery to help fund highways
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant says he might ask legislators to consider creating a lottery during a special... more
Brexit holds the cards to Gibraltar’s gambling future
LISBON, Portugal (AP) – Deep inside the Rock of Gibraltar is a room known as The Vault. Dug by the British army in World War II, it... more
Fantasyland? Florida revives push to legalize fantasy sports
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida legislators are reviving a push to clear up the murky legal status of fantasy sports in the state.... more
House Speaker says 3rd CT casino likely decided in budget talks
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz (ehr-eh-SIM’-oh-wits) says the decision about whether Connecticut should... more
AG: Husband, wife charged in $1M illegal gambling scheme
SALEM, Mass. (AP) – Authorities in Massachusetts say a husband and wife have been charged with using an illegal gambling company to... more
Casino, Eastern Iowa City to Partner on $1.1M Park Project
BETTENDORF, Iowa (AP) — A casino will team up with a city in eastern Iowa to build a $1.1 million park along the Mississippi River where a... more
Folded: Push to expand gambling in Florida fails again (Updated)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – A bid to bring more casinos and gambling to Florida collapsed yet again this year as state legislators were... more
