Gambling

Lucky (and Local)

2013-06-13 07:00:00

From San Diego to the Central Coast, Southern California boasts dozens of casinos. Many of these are expansive casino resorts offering not just gaming, but first-class entertainment, four-star dining and spectacular spa facilities, as well. Here are a few...

Conference tournaments take their chances in Las Vegas

2013-03-12 18:09:00

The last Big East basketball tournament as we know it hits New York's stage this week at Madison Square Garden. What sportswriter Dan Wetzel recently described as "the most honest event in college sports" is breaking up after a messy divorce that will...

New Jersey becomes latest state to approve online gambling

2013-02-27 11:38:00

Already fierce competitors, Nevada and New Jersey are preparing to open a second front in their fight for gambling dollars, this time in the virtual world of online gaming. On Tuesday, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed a law legalizing Internet...

Nevada, seeking a big jackpot, legalizes online poker

2013-02-22 13:30:00

Already home to a major gaming industry, Nevada is preparing to take its expertise online after officials rapidly approved a law to become the first state in the nation to authorize what could become one of the most lucrative gambling markets still to...

Another round for California Internet gambling bill

2012-12-21 08:14:02

California voters favor legalizing sports betting, poll finds

2012-07-13 10:41:23

Comeback may be in the cards for commercial casinos

2012-05-09 11:16:00

More than a quarter of adult Americans – that’s nearly 60 million people – went to commercial casinos in 2011, according to the American Gaming Assn. And a quarter of those folks don’t even gamble. It’s partly by focusing on...

Sen. Wright cancels hearing on his Internet poker bill

2012-06-12 16:39:49

Internet poker bill faces long odds, senator says

2012-06-12 21:40:04

Richard Milanovich dies at 69; Agua Caliente Band chairman

2012-03-13 00:00:00

Richard Milanovich, who as chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians helped to usher in a new age of wealth and political muscle for many Native Americans through the expansion of tribal casinos in California, died Sunday at Eisenhower...

Absolute Poker co-founder pleads guilty to conspiracy charges

2011-12-20 16:34:57

Justice Department opinion allows states to offer online gambling

2011-12-27 16:35:09

Not only does this casino destination have 1,500 slots, but visitors can also stop by the Sunset Video Poker bar to enjoy video poker and cocktails. Two dining options, the Epic Buffet and Extras Grill, are provided, and the Epic Lounge is open for live music, cocktails and late-night snacks.

2011-09-23 00:00:00