Md. Senate to analyze gambling expansion
The Maryland Senate began hearings on a bill to remove some of the last blocks to unfettered gaming statewide.
Federal ban on sports betting upheld by appeals panel
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The federal ban on sports betting in all but four states was upheld Tuesday, dealing a blow to New Jersey’s latest effort to expand gambling options to help its struggling casino and racetrack industries. But the 2-1 ruling by a panel of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia […]
Maryland casinos see revenues drop in December
Maryland's casinos generated $85.6 million in December, down from last month's revenues.
Bill would aid Atlantic City, casinos on taxes
Atlantic City's eight surviving casinos would get a break on taxes and the city would get help making up for lost revenue under a rescue plan unveiled by two New Jersey state senators.
Poll: Most Americans OK with legal sports betting
Most Americans agree with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s support of legalized betting on sports, according to a Seton Hall University poll.
Trump Taj Mahal ready to join A.C. casino shutdowns
The owner of the struggling Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort filed court papers on Friday saying it will close by next month, making it the fifth of the city's 12 casinos to shut down this year.
Judge sets court date for sports betting arguments
A judge who temporarily stopped New Jersey from allowing legalized sports betting last weekend has set a court date for the state and the major U.S. professional sports leagues and the NCAA to argue whether the ban should be extended.
Judge to decide on sports betting in New Jersey
A federal judge said he would decide Friday whether to grant a request from the four major U.S. professional sports leagues and the NCAA to stop New Jersey from becoming the second state in the country to offer legalized sports betting on individual games.
New Jersey files defense of sports betting effort
Claims that New Jersey's plan to allow legal sports gambling violates federal law are meritless, the state wrote in a court filing in response to efforts by four major U.S. pro sports leagues and the NCAA to stop gambling from beginning this weekend.
Leagues: We see irreparable harm in sports betting for N.J.
The four major U.S. pro sports leagues and the NCAA on Tuesday again urged a judge to stop the state from allowing legalized sports betting this weekend.
Board of Public Works approves $200M slot machine contract
The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved a contract renewal for the state to spend up to $200 million to lease and maintain slot machines over five years.
Maryland looks at ending lifetime casino ban
The agency that oversees Maryland's casinos is considering eliminating a program that allows gambling addictions to sign up for a lifetime ban from casinos.