Writer: Associated Press
A New Jersey north-south political fight: Casino expansion
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – A proposal to expand casino gambling has put the latest pressure on New Jersey’s north-south political... more
Maryland, Virginia, Wisconsin governors make playoff wager
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) – The governors of Maryland, Virginia and Wisconsin are making a friendly wager with local delicacies to support... more
Religious freedom, education, gambling bills top 2016 Georgia agenda
ATLANTA (AP) – Georgia lawmakers return to the Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, kicking off the 2016 legislative session. Here’s a... more
Tunica casino union vote delayed on worker pressure charges
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A vote on unionization by dealers at the MGM Gold Strike Casino in Tunica County has been put off amid charges that... more
MGM demolishing school to make way for Massachusetts casino
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) – MGM Resorts International is taking a significant step toward building its $950 million resort casino in... more
Christie backs Sweeney on northern NJ casino referendum
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – Gov. Chris Christie is taking sides in a nasty Democratic dispute over expanding casinos to northern New Jersey.... more
New lottery deal cuts targets for New Jersey’s take by $1B
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – New Jersey could get $1 billion less out of its state lottery as part of an amended 15-year deal with the... more
Sweeney: North Jersey casinos ‘dead’ if bill not OK’d Monday
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – New Jersey’s Senate president said the possibility of having casinos in northern New Jersey will be... more
Feds opens door for Wampanoags to build Taunton casino
MASHPEE, Mass. (AP) – The federal government has placed Mashpee Wampanoag tribal lands in trust as a reservation, paving the way for... more
Few ways to improve your odds for record $700M Powerball
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The record-breaking $700 million Powerball jackpot is the stuff of dreams, but it all boils down to math. From the... more
