May 17- New Jersey announced another step on Friday that will bring it closer to launching online gambling, with plans to publish proposed regulations for Internet wagering on June 3.
LAS VEGAS-- Nevada regulators have approved Pinnacle Entertainment Inc.' s buyout of rival Ameristar Casinos Inc.. Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. has said the acquisition would save it at least $40 million a year and boost earnings. Ameristar's holdings include casinos in Missouri, Iowa, Colorado, Mississippi, Indiana and Nevada.
BOSTON-- Developers who are unsuccessful in their pursuit of casinos in the eastern or western regions of Massachusetts could compete in the newly opened southeastern region under a plan approved by the state's gaming commission on Thursday.
DOVER, Del.-- A Democratic state lawmaker is reintroducing legislation to allow more casinos in Delaware. Dennis Williams of Wilmington calls for two new casinos, one in New Castle County and one in Sussex County.
CONCORD, N.H.-- A special House panel said Thursday it would want a bigger profit for New Hampshire if a casino is approved. The joint panel is considering a Senate bill that legalizes one casino with up to 5,000 video slot machines and 150 table games.
Chris Christie has vetoed legislation that would have required legislative approval for any contract allowing a private company to operate the New Jersey lottery.
DUBLIN, May 7- Italian-owned gaming firm GTech is planning to bid for Ireland's next lottery licence and may form an alliance with the country's state postal service which operates the current licence, a Gtech official told the Irish Times newspaper on Tuesday.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.-- New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez on Monday kicked off the state Tourism Department's newest promotion, a contest that invites travelers to share their stories and pictures for a chance to win $5,000.