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DraftKings at Casino Queens 30,000-square-foot project will include a new sportsbook and updated dining at the East St. Louis, Ill., casllo.

It is that time of year.

One of the east coasts top trotters makes his return to Freehold Raceway on Friday (April 16), as Meladys Monet looks for his third win at Freehold this year. Meladys Monet was assigned the outside post position in the eight-horse Preferred Handicap trot, but nevertheless looms as a serious contender. In his 12-year-old season, this Hermann Heitmann-trained gelding continues in fine form, with five wins from 10 starts on the year. He enters this race on a two-race winning streak at Yonkers Race...

Revenue from Pennsylvania casinos dropped by nearly $800 million last year compared to 2019 as the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the industry with forced closures and reduced capacities. And at least one industry expert said the casino business will not soon return to pre-coronavirus levels and those that think otherwise are “crazy.”   The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported last month that the state’s 13 casinos generated $2.6 billion in 2020, down about 22% from 2019 when it total...

Richard T. Serino, 68, a resident of West Pittston, passed into eternal life on Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp.

Marshall concludes driving career at Freehold Raceway Marshall concludes driving career at Freehold Raceway In his penultimate drive, race 10, Marshall won his 3,820th race, according to a press release. Marshall put Rancousy on the lead early on and never gave it up, holding for a half-length win. The winner is owned by Barbara Bongiorno and John Papadakis, and trained by Robert Bongiorno. Following the race, Marshall was honored with a ceremony on the track, where he was presented with a cer...