Writer: Associated Press
Casino towns plan budgets as gambling tax revenue withheld
ELGIN, Ill. (AP) – Casino towns outside Chicago are feeling the sting of a lack of a state budget because they’re not receiving their... more
Democratic legislator wants Minnesota fantasy betting law
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A Minnesota lawmaker says his state should regulate the increasingly popular fantasy sports betting industry... more
Vegas illusionist Criss Angel cancels shows to visit ill son
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas magician Criss Angel says he’s canceling shows for the first time in seven years to visit his young... more
Expansion at Tioga Downs with casino license recommendation
NICHOLS, N.Y. (AP) – Tioga Downs plans a groundbreaking ceremony this week now that a state board has recommended that it be granted... more
Macau high-speed ferry accident leaves more than 120 hurt
HONG KONG – More than 120 people were injured when a high-speed ferry traveling from the Asian gambling hub of Macau to Hong Kong... more
States surrounding Illinois ready for lottery business
CHICAGO (AP) – Even buying lottery tickets in Illinois is losing its charm. With Illinois delaying payouts of more than $600 because... more
Woman charged in Swift ticket scheme told to avoid casinos
OMAHA, NEB. — A judge has ordered an Omaha woman accused of fraudulently selling tickets to two recent Taylor Swift concerts in Omaha stay... more
Monarch Casino tops Street 3Q forecasts
RENO, Nev. (AP) _ Monarch Casino & Resort Inc. (MCRI) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $6.4 million. On a per-share basis,... more
Caesars Palace turning 50, getting $75 million upgrade
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip is getting a $75 million upgrade for its 50th birthday. Caesars Entertainment... more
Louisiana casino revenue up 12.8 percent over last year
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) – Louisiana’s 15 riverboats, four racetrack slots casinos and Harrah’s brought in $206.1 million in... more
