New Jersey Governor Abandons Racing, Looks To Casino Growth
Governor Chris Christie has drawn a line in the sand and it is unfortunate for any advocates of the racing industry in New Jersey. Governor Christie is focusing on Atlantic City casino growth, and abandoning the racing industry.
NHL's Blue Jackets Look To Gambling Revenue For Financial Support
The NHL did not receive the interest boost it expected from the Olympics this past winner, leaving several teams financially strapped. The Columbus Blue Jackets are looking for gambling revenue to help solve financial problems.
Trump Plaza Casino In Atlantic City Forced To Close In Summer Heat
Trump Entertainment Resorts emerged from bankruptcy on Friday, but the good news was short lived as the company had to close Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino due to sweltering heat and a lack of air conditioning.
Atlantic City Gambling Revenue Further Hurt By Lack Of AC
The summer months have been tough enough on Atlantic City casinos over the past couple of years. On Thursday, gambling revenue was further hurt at two AC casinos because of a loss of air conditioning.
Money Magazine Best Places To Live: Casinos Help Ann Arbor
Those US residents looking to relocate and still enjoy their casino experience may want to check into Ann Arbor, Michigan. The city was ranked number forty-six in Money Magazine's best places to live, and casinos are in the vicinity.
Robert Spillane, Son Of Gambling Mobster, Dies In Manhattan
Robert Spillane grew up as the son of a legendary New York mobster, Michael Spillane. The elder Spillane was involved with gambling and other organized crime, and Robert, an actor, fell to his death on Saturday morning in Manhattan.
Atlantic City Gambling Revenue Down In June, Competition Looms
June was a month when Atlantic City casinos could show their new competitors in Delaware and Pennsylvania that they are still the place for table game gambling, and the failed miserably. Revenue decreased by eleven percent.
Suffolk Downs Attempts To Change Gambling Game In Massachusetts
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are attempting to sort out their differences and reconcile gambling legislation passed by the Senate and House. Suffolk Downs, meanwhile, has unveiled a plan for a massive gambling facility.
Jessica Simpson Gambling On Another NFL Player, Eric Johnson
Gamblers that chose to bet on the Dallas Cowboys a few seasons ago were upset that quarterback Tony Romo used his off week before the playoffs to travel with then-girlfriend Jessica Simpson. Now Simpson is again trying her luck with an NFL player.
Gambling Interests Driving Political Campaigns In Alabama
The gambling debate in Alabama has reached the political level and with the issue being the most divisive among the candidates, it has driven a whopping number of campaign donations.
Expanded Gambling In Colorado Not Meeting Expectations
When the gambling laws were changed to allow expanded gambling hours and higher limits in Colorado casinos, revenue expectations were high. After one year, those expectations have not yet been met.