February 16th, 2012

The widespread perception that the Suffolk Downs casino proposal, with its strong political backers, has a lock on development rights for Eastern Massachusetts may be discouraging some casino companies from competing in what is expected to be the state’s most lucrative gambling market, experts say. While Las Vegas developer Steve Wynn has pitched a plan for Foxborough, that competition pales in ...

February 16th, 2012

The state's new gambling czar is being feted at a reception tonight hosted by a Boston law firm that just days ago won a lucrative contract from the Patrick administration to negotiate a casino deal, the Boston Herald has learned.

February 16th, 2012

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A casino developer who pleaded guilty to bribery is set for a second day of testimony in Alabama's gambling corruption trial. Country Crossing developer Ronnie Gilley testified Wednesday that he planned to give significant campaign contributions to legislators to secure their votes for legislation designed to reopen his closed casino in Dothan. He returns to the witness ...

February 16th, 2012

But county executive calls National Harbor the only acceptable place Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker III is dropping the county's long-standing opposition to a casino within its borders and endorsing construction of a $1 billion, Las Vegas-style gambling palace at the riverside development known as National Harbor.

February 14th, 2012

Much of the responsibility for passing Gov. Steve Beshear's casino gambling bill will fall on Senate Democratic Floor Leader R.J. Palmer, who is co-sponsoring the proposal and hopes to deliver all 15 votes from his Democratic caucus.

February 13th, 2012

A casino lobbyist who pleaded guilty to conspiracy is scheduled to testify for a second day in Alabama's gambling corruption trial.

February 15th, 2012

Foxwoods Resort Casino has unveiled plans for an outlet shopping center to add to revenue at its eastern Connecticut gambling enterprise.

February 15th, 2012

BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County supervisors have unanswered questions about Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to legalize casino gambling in New York state.

February 14th, 2012

(WHAS11) -- A constitutional amendment to allow casino gambling in Ky. is being revealed Tuesday morning at the state capital. Gov. Steve Beshear (D) and Sen. Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown), the sponsor of the bill, have delayed its introduction until after the contentious legislative redistricting process had ended. The news conference is expected to reveal much anticipated details of the ...

February 16th, 2012

If Kentucky voters approve a constitutional amendment allowing expanded casino gambling, the employer of state Sen. R.J.¿Palmer, D-Winchester, a leading co-sponsor of the bill could benefit financially.