Writer: Associated Press
After years of work, Cowlitz Tribe opens casino this week
SEATTLE (AP) — The Cowlitz Indian Tribe is opening its new $510 million casino this week, an effort years in the making. While Cowlitz... more
Montana lawmakers seek to make Native America a destination
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Blackfeet Indian Reservation rolls across the plains just east of Glacier National Park. There’s a hotel and... more
Casino revenue rebounds strongly across Mississippi in March
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Gamblers lost more at Mississippi casinos in March, as revenue rebounded from a dismal February. State Revenue... more
A look at Pennsylvania casino gambling revenue
Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering an expansion of casino gambling to help the state’s deficit-ridden finances. Here is a look at... more
Pennsylvania eyes leap to internet for casinos, lottery
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Facing huge deficits, Pennsylvania could become the first state to allow both its casinos and lottery to take... more
Problem poker player gets 8 years in prison for debt scam
NEW YORK (AP) — One of the nation’s top poker players blamed gambling for derailing his life on Thursday as he was sentenced to more... more
Christie to Atlantic City casino owner: Get licensed or sell
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he hopes the owner of the former Revel casino sells the property if... more
Christie: State takeover helps Atlantic City turn the corner
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – Gov. Chris Christie is taking a victory lap in Atlantic City, saying his hard-fought takeover of the... more
Florida voters may get a say over casino gambling
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – The Florida Supreme Court is signing off on a proposed constitutional amendment that would require voter... more
Casino still holding Elvis Presley items sought by estate
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Hundreds of Elvis Presley artifacts and memorabilia are still being held by a Las Vegas casino, a year after the... more
