American Casinos and Gambling in United States

Maryland's changes could affect Pennsylvania racing

News brief: Pennsylvania horse tracks might be benefiting from Maryland's inability to attract top-notch horses, but that could change in the next year or two.

Florida woman takes home record slot jackpot

News brief: Terese Moore "felt lucky" and ended up winning $2.5 million on a slot machine at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

Maryland fraternal groups may get slots

News brief: The Ocean City Town Council will discuss whether to allow groups like the Elks and American Legion to have their own slot machines.

Casinos face dilemma in struggling economy

Big Strip casinos have seen profits plummet despite cutting room rates and offering discounts and other promotions.

IRS' tip deal riles Culinary

Just 20 months ago, Uncle Sam wanted a bigger piece of the action from casino workers in Las Vegas — perhaps the largest concentration of big-tip earners in the country.

All lit up but no one to serve

Reno casinos struggle as weak economy and tribal casinos sap business.

Study shows many Louisiana youths are gambling

News brief: The study says that up to 50 percent of youths in one parish participate in a form of gambling.

Gambling stocks down again in November

MGM Mirage, Las Vegas Sands, Boyd Gaming and Wynn Resorts all post double-digit declines in their month-over-month daily price averages.

Tribe suspends work on California hotel

News brief: The project was estimated to cost $1 billion and more than 2,000 jobs are jeopardized due to the stoppage.

VLT monies cut in Spa budget

News brief: Governor says $3.3 million in VLT 'impact' aid Saratoga Springs received last year would be slashed in half.

Wet Thanksgiving expected for Las Vegas

If you're making travel plans for the holiday, don't forget to pack an umbrella — up to an inch of rain is possible this week for the Las Vegas area.

Station Casino owners consider cash infusion

The owners could loan the company between $450 million and $500 million to weather the current economic storm.

Hedge fund buys $9.3 million stake in General Growth

A New York-based hedge fund bought the stake in the mall giant, who has seen its shares lose more than 98 percent of their value this year.

Alabama judge tosses gambling lawsuit

News brief: The federal judge rejected a lawsuit made by the Alabama attorney general on the expansion of gambling on Indian lands.

Web betting is wedge for Big Gaming

Casino companies are at odds over the prospect of legalized Internet gambling.