Writer: Associated Press
Campaign for energy deregulation picking up in Nevada
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Discussion is picking up on the Energy Choice Initiative, with more people taking public positions on the ballot measure... more
Indiana video gambling fans to plan legislative strategy
INDIANAPOLIS — Advocates of legalized video gambling in Indiana will plot legislative strategy this week in Indianapolis. The (Evansville)... more
Casino fight shows gambling’s reach in Arkansas
The fight over a ballot measure to legalize casinos in three Arkansas counties isn’t focusing on whether gambling is good or bad.... more
Arkansas court: No oral arguments for casino measure case
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas’ highest court says it won’t hold oral arguments on whether to disqualify a casino... more
California pays tribe $36 million to settle years-old fight
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California will pay a Southern California Indian tribe more than $36 million after losing a lengthy legal... more
Poker pro faces 2 felonies over $215K in casino debt
A professional poker player who has won six World Series of Poker event championships since 1993 and millions of dollars in tournaments is... more
Owner files formal petition to close Trump Taj Mahal casino
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – Billionaire Carl Icahn’s management team is asking state gambling regulators for permission to shut... more
Idaho Lottery asks vendors about Keno, other illegal games
BOISE, Idaho (AP) – Idaho State Lottery officials are asking potential vendors to provide information on how they would offer Keno,... more
Vegas stadium backers don’t want to share profit with public
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Proponents of an NFL stadium in Las Vegas aren’t budging on their request for $750 million in hotel tax... more
Gambling board votes to ban reputed Philly mob boss Merlino
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s gambling board is barring the flamboyant alleged head of the Philadelphia Mafia — who’s... more
