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A dealer conducts a card game at the Ocean Casino Resort on Friday, June 4, 2021, in Atlantic City, N.J. Atlantic City's casinos won over $374 million in May, an increase of more than 290% from last May when they were closed due to the coronavirus, and online gambling was the only option. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Casinos' online win still growing despite return of gamblers

By Wayne Parry Jun. 16, 2021 03:55 PM EDT

This computer generated image shows a Gucci virtual garden on Roblox. Anyone whose avatar is traipsing around the Roblox online game platform these days might run into other avatars sporting Gucci handbags, sunglasses or hats. The digital-only items are part of the Gucci’s time-limited collection for Roblox, as the Italian fashion house that prides itself on hand-craftsmanship is dipping its toes into an expanding virtual space where many of its youngest fans already are at home. (Roblox via AP)
Gucci digitally outfits Gen-Z in metaverse foray with Roblox

By Colleen Barry Jun. 09, 2021 03:24 AM EDT

Editorial Roundup: Pennsylvania

By The Associated Press Jun. 02, 2021 09:00 AM EDT
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. May 31, 2021. Editorial: Baseball boondoggle shows why Nutting should sell Pirates Step right...

A dealer counts money at a craps table at the Hard Rock casino in Atlantic City , N.J., on May 3, 2021. Figures released May 14, 2021, show Atlantic City's casinos won nearly four times as much from gamblers in April as they did a year ago, when the casinos were closed, and online betting was the only game in town. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Internet gambling still strong in NJ even with casinos open

By Wayne Parry May. 14, 2021 03:56 PM EDT

Animal Crossing among 4 inductees to Video Game Hall of Fame

May. 06, 2021 10:39 AM EDT
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — The World Video Game Hall of Fame on Thursday inducted the groundbreaking Microsoft Flight Simulator, franchise-inspiring Where in the...

Daniel Roberts poses for a picture Monday, April 5, 2021, in McMinnville, Tenn. Roberts received a COVID vaccine over the objections of his family, who are against being vaccinated. “Five hundred thousand people have died in this country. That’s not a hoax,” Roberts said, speaking of the conspiracy theories he hears from family and friends. ”I don't know why I didn’t believe all of it myself. I guess I chose to believe the facts.” (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Viral thoughts: Why COVID-19 conspiracy theories persist

By David Klepper Apr. 06, 2021 11:23 AM EDT

More sports books launching online casinos in the U.S.

By Wayne Parry Mar. 08, 2021 05:00 PM EST
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Companies that are well-known for conducting online sports betting are branching out into the online casino business. ...

FILE - In this Thursday, Jan, 23, 2020 file photo, Nintendo Switch game consoles are on display at Nintendo's official store in the Shibuya district of Tokyo. Time spent playing video games can be good for mental health, according to a new study by researchers at Oxford University. The finding comes as video game sales this year have boomed as more people are stuck at home because of the pandemic and many countries have once again imposed limits on public life. The paper released Monday, NOv. 16, 2020 is based on survey responses from people who played two games, Plants vs Zombies: Battle for Neighborville and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Academics, video game makers team up in rare collaboration

By Kelvin Chan Nov. 16, 2020 03:15 PM EST

Tracks, casinos push for gambling expansion in New Mexico

Oct. 01, 2020 08:57 PM EDT
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s commercial racetrack and casino venues have crafted a proposal for an expansion that would include internet gaming, 24...

This Feb. 10, 2020, photo shows slot machines at the Hard Rock casino in Atlantic City, N.J., that are controlled by gamblers over the internet. The coronavirus pandemic could lead to a quicker expansion of sports betting and internet gambling in the U.S. as states deal with huge budget deficits and look for new tax revenue wherever they can find it. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Virus could lead more states to OK sports, online betting

By Wayne Parry May. 29, 2020 12:12 PM EDT

A screen grab taken on Monday April 27, 2020 showing Spain's Rafael Nadal, bottom left, playing against Canada's Denis Shapovalov, bottom right, in a "virtual" tennis match at a tournament hosted by the Madrid Open. Tennis has joined the video game craze taking over the sports world during the coronavirus pandemic, with Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and 30 other pros trading in their rackets for controllers this week to participate in a "virtual" tournament hosted by the Madrid Open. (Mutua Madrid Open via AP)
Injury, glitches as Madrid Open tennis presents COVID gaming

By Howard Fendrich Apr. 27, 2020 01:19 PM EDT