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Civil trial underway in casino-racetrack case
CHICAGO (AP) – A civil trial is underway in a federal court in Chicago that involves actions during Rod Blagojevich’s time as... more
Walker signs Potawatomi casino amendment
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Gov. Scott Walker and the Forest County Potawatomi have signed a compact amendment that would formally require... more
Proposal would set up smoke-free casino
CEDAR RAPIDS — Iowa’s first smoke-free casino would be built in Cedar Rapids as part of a bipartisan plan unveiled Tuesday to... more
Resort-casino buys Phoenix arena naming rights
PHOENIX (AP) – Two Phoenix-area tribes have purchased naming rights for US Airways Center. The downtown facility, home of the Phoenix... more
Bill would aid Atlantic City, casinos on taxes
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – Atlantic City’s eight surviving casinos would get a break on taxes and the city would get help... more
Dayton braces for fight over online lottery sales
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Gov. Mark Dayton is braced for a repeat struggle over the Minnesota Lottery and said Tuesday that its director... more
Cedar Rapids mayor, lawmakers to tout casino plan (updated)
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) – Iowa’s first smoke-free casino would be built in Cedar Rapids as part of a bipartisan plan unveiled... more
Man wins $14.3 million jackpot at Rampart Casino
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Casinos officials say a Las Vegas man turned $20 into nearly $14.3 million after winning a Megabucks slot machine... more
Taj Mahal casino closes hotel tower, ends credit
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – Trump Entertainment Resorts says it is closing its newest hotel tower and is no longer issuing credit as... more
Lawmakers concerned about falling lottery revenue
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – Lawmakers worry falling income from New Jersey’s recently privatized lottery could affect state agencies... more
