The city of Las Vegas is bracing for an influx of gamblers over the next two month and a half as the 2013 version of the World Series of Poker nears.

New York lawmakers are closing in on their entry into the casino gambling industry, and the latest proposal comes courtesy of a state senator that wants to bring a casino to Long Island.

It was a busy week for law enforcement officials across the US as illegal gambling operations were raided in Alabama, Arizona, and California, with Internet cafes being the main targets.

This was the year that the New York Yankees were supposed to come back to the pack in the American League East, but after a Spring full of injuries, New York is back on top.

Pennsylvania has become the second-largest gaming state in the country, and its cities are now starting to be recognized as being top gaming destinations as well.