Writer: Associated Press
New Mexico lawmakers grapple with lottery scholarships
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – New Mexico’s struggling lottery scholarship program is drawing the attention of lawmakers again this... more
Senate committee passes new Deadwood games
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – Supporters of allowing three new voter-approved games in Deadwood were successful in convincing a Senate panel... more
Northern Idaho leaders: Stop instant horse racing
BOISE, Idaho (AP) – Nearly 20 northern Idaho officials sent a letter to Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter and Attorney General... more
Powerball jackpot climbs to $317 million after lull
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – It’s been a while, but there’s a giant Powerball jackpot that’s expected to have a prize of... more
Macau drags Wynn Resorts 4Q earnings down
LAS VEGAS (AP) – A crackdown in corruption in China that has hushed the once frenzied Macau casino business took its toll on Wynn... more
Union files labor charges at Taj Mahal; Revel in turmoil
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – Atlantic City’s main casino workers’ union on Tuesday filed 27 unfair labor practice charges... more
Lost slot machines, unshuffled cards draw fines for casinos
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – Two tasks should be among the most basic at any casino: Keep track of how many slot machines are in use,... more
US judge in Vegas throws out evidence in web gambling case
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Federal investigators already knew about a wealthy Malaysian businessman when his $48 million Gulfstream jet touched... more
Macau casino operator opens new casino resort in Manila
MANILA, Philippines (AP) – Melco Crown Entertainment formally opened its $1 billion casino and entertainment resort in Manila on... more
Bill would allow credit-card purchases of lottery tickets
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – State law would be updated to allow people to use their credit cards to buy lottery tickets in New Mexico... more
