Writer: Associated Press
Kentucky’s revenues from sports wagering on pace to significantly exceed projections, governor says
Kentucky has collected stronger than projected tax revenues from sports wagering in the weeks since betting on ballgames became legal in... more
Casino workers with MGM Grand Detroit ratify deal, ending 47-day strike
DETROIT (AP) — Casino workers for MGM Grand Detroit have voted to ratify a new contract, ending a 47-day strike. MGM Grand Detroit workers... more
Shane Pinto’s half-season suspension from the NHL shines a light on gambling education in hockey
Glenn Healy still remembers longtime NHL director of security Frank Torpey walking into a locker room in the 1980s to warn players about... more
Casino workers seethe as smoking ban bill is delayed yet again in New Jersey Legislature
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A bill to end smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos that appeared headed for its first vote Thursday was delayed yet... more
UEFA signs betting sponsor for Euro 2024 amid unease at soccer’s relationship with gambling
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA has signed an official gambling sponsor for the European Championship for the first time, a deal that comes... more
Internet casinos thrive in 6 states. So why haven’t they caught on more widely in the US?
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — In the 10 years that it has been operating in New Jersey, internet casino gambling has generated nearly $7... more
Atlantic City casino profits fall 7.5 percent vs. last year in third quarter of 2023
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City’s casinos and two internet-only entities earned $281.2 million in the third quarter of this year,... more
OPINION: F1 hits the jackpot in Las Vegas on its $500 million gamble after many stumbles on the Strip
LAS VEGAS (AP) — There were missteps and mistakes, and a master class in how not to handle customer relations. But by the time Justin... more
NBA, NHL and MLB unveil a 30-second ad promoting responsible sports betting
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball have joined forces to produce a 30-second ad promoting responsible sports betting.... more
Las Vegas union hotel workers ratify Caesars contract
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas hotel union workers voted overwhelmingly Monday to approve their contract agreement with casino giant Caesars... more
