Writer: Associated Press
Powerball drives up Louisiana lottery’s sales in January
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) – A record $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot in January significantly boosted Louisiana’s lottery ticket... more
Fairgrounds owner pursues horse racing after casino bid dies
BOSTON (AP) – Thoroughbred horse racing is poised to return to the Brockton Fairgrounds this summer, after Massachusetts regulators... more
Major new Las Vegas resort-casino to open in 2019
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Major construction on Resorts World Las Vegas is expected to begin later this year, with plans for the... more
As Atlantic City goes broke, pols bicker over aid plans
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – As Atlantic City edges closer to going broke, state lawmakers continue to bicker over how to prevent that from... more
3 Floridians jailed in Mississippi fake credit card probe
BILOXI, Miss. (AP) – Three Tampa, Florida, residents suspected of using counterfeit credit cards to get cash advances at Hard Rock... more
Advocacy group says Illinois fantasy sports bill needs work
CHICAGO (AP) – A law enforcement advocacy group in Chicago says safeguards in proposed Illinois legislation on fantasy sports betting... more
Prieto to post his Atlantic City bill for vote Thursday
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto will put his own rescue plan for Atlantic City up for a vote on... more
Man dies in Mississippi casino fountain
ROBINSONVILLE, Miss. — A man has died at a casino in Robinsonville, Mississippi, after falling in a fountain. News outlets report that... more
Rich newspaper owners: Industry saviors or foes?
SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake Tribune’s pending sale to the wealthy Huntsman family unshackles the newspaper from cost-cutting... more
Cleveland casino closing for 2 days, will reopen with new name
CLEVELAND — Cleveland’s downtown casino is closing down but for less than two days. It’s all part of the Horseshoe Casino... more
