Writer: Associated Press
House luck drives Nevada casino win up 11 percent in October
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Luck ran in casinos’ favor last month, contributing to an 11 percent jump in gambling revenue statewide... more
No national TV exposure for Atlantic City on New Year’s Eve
ATLANTIC CITY — When the new year arrives in Atlantic City, the eyes of the nation will be elsewhere. An anticipated big-name concert at... more
Racing Commission faces funding woes after track closes
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Racing Commission is scrambling to avoid a funding crisis after its primary revenue source evaporated earlier... more
Moody’s: Takeover prevents Atlantic City default through ’17
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – A Wall Street ratings firm says New Jersey’s takeover of Atlantic City’s assets and major... more
Appeals court hears arguments over 3rd Connecticut casino
A federal appeals court has heard arguments about whether the Connecticut legislature unfairly favored the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan... more
New Finger Lakes casino announces February opening
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – A new casino coming to New York’s Finger Lakes says it will open its doors on Feb. 1. Del Lago Resort and... more
Rhode Island casino project moves forward in divided town
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A plan to build New England’s newest casino near the Massachusetts-Rhode Island border is moving forward... more
Tennessee Ticket Wins Entire $421 Million Powerball Jackpot
A single ticket sold in Tennessee beat 292 million-to-1 odds to win a $421 million Powerball jackpot, the 11-largest on record, lottery... more
Casinos betting on arcade-style games to attract millenials
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Slot machines have always ruled the gaming floor at Rivers Casino on the North Shore. But casino executives are betting... more
Philippines say 1,240 Chinese arrested for illegal work
MANILA, Philippines (AP) – More than 1,200 Chinese nationals allegedly working illegally for a call center-like operation suspected... more
