496 stories by Larry Henry
Georgia Senate Approves Sports Betting Measures
The George Senate has approved two measures that could pave the way for mobile sports betting in the state. The legislation now goes to the House for consideration. One of the measures approved in the Senate on Friday, Senate Resolution 135, would...
National Brands Look to Legalize Mobile Sports Betting in Arkansas
Three companies offering mobile sports betting are seeking a rule change to let them operate in Arkansas. Mobile sports betting is not permitted in Arkansas now. Bill Vickery, of the Little Rock lobbying firm Capitol Advisors Group, wrote to the Arkansas Racing...
Deadline Looms for Gambling Bills at Georgia Legislature
With mobile sports betting bills in the balance, a pass-or-fail deadline is looming at the Georgia Legislature. Bills to allow mobile sports betting in the state are up for consideration in the Georgia House and Senate at the Capitol in Atlanta. The...
Reno Outpaces Las Vegas in Pandemic Economic Rebound
Reno is doing better than Las Vegas in recovering economically from the coronavirus pandemic, according to a published report. With its proximity to large cities and diverse economy, Reno is less dependent on airline passengers and casino jobs in reaching pre-pandemic economic...
Flamingo Casino Housekeeper Attacked, Suspect Faces Sexual Assault Charges
A 20-year-old man accused of choking and attempting to sexually assault a housekeeper at a Las Vegas Strip hotel-casino is set to appear in court on Wednesday, authorities said. Michael Douglas faces charges of attempted sexual assault with a deadly weapon, battery...
Canadian Newspaper Group Plans Online Casino to Fund Journalism
A newspaper company that owns the storied Toronto Star hopes to launch an online betting brand with casino games and sports wagering. Torstar Corp., owned by investment company Nordstar, is venturing into online gaming to help fund its journalism, according to the...
Las Vegas Man Granted $1.35M in Wrongful Murder Conviction
A Las Vegas man wrongfully convicted of murdering a Circus Circus Hotel and Casino entertainer has been awarded a settlement of more than $1.35 million. Frederick Lee Steese, 57, was convicted March 1, 1995, of murdering Gerard Soules, an entertainer at Circus...
Las Vegas McCarran Airport Name Change Cost Could Soar
Changing the name of McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas to honor former US Sen. Harry Reid (D) could be at least three times more costly than anticipated. In discussions about the name change, a potential cost of $2 million became part...
New York Congressman Seeks Jimmy Hoffa FBI File
A New York congressman has asked the federal government to release the full FBI case file on former labor leader Jimmy Hoffa. Decades ago, the Detroit-based labor boss helped secure millions in Teamsters Union loans for Las Vegas casino construction. US Rep....
Sports Betting Bill Hits Roadblock in Georgia State House
A bill in the Georgia General Assembly to legalize online sports betting is stalled on the House floor in a battle over election legislation. A sports betting bill by Rep. Ron Stephens (R) was scheduled for a vote on the House floor...
