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Track sues over selection of nearby casino in Finger Lakes
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – A Finger Lakes thoroughbred racetrack with video lottery terminals filed a lawsuit against New York officials for... more
Las Vegas tourism impact rises to $50 billion in 2014
Visitors to Las Vegas last year spent an estimated $723 each says a report that pins the value of tourism at $50 billion total. The Las... more
Poll: Three-fourths of Connecticut voters oppose more casinos in state
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – A Quinnipiac University poll says an overwhelming majority of Connecticut voters oppose more casinos. The poll... more
Police, FBI raid cafes, bars in illegal gambling probe
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) – Police officers and FBI agents are raiding 11 Vietnamese cafes and bars in a crackdown on illegal video... more
Kansas AG challenging Oklahoma tribe’s casino expansion plan
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) – Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt has filed a federal lawsuit to prevent the Quapaw Tribe in northeast... more
Connecticut lawmakers, tribes voice support for new casinos
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – A coalition of Connecticut legislators, the state’s two federally recognized Indian tribes and union... more
Director of Maryland lottery, gaming stepping down
BALTIMORE (AP) – The director of Maryland’s lottery and gaming agency is cashing in his chips. Stephen Martino, who heads the... more
Ghana wants players investigated for betting on team to lose
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) – The head of the Ghana Football Association says he has reported top-flight players to law enforcement agencies... more
Navajo leader pushes for approval of gambling compact
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly says the importance of New Mexico lawmakers approving a proposed gambling... more
Bill being drafted to allow more Connecticut casinos
18HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – A key state lawmaker says a bill is in the works that could allow the two tribes that own... more
