Rebecca Kont

Rebecca lives in Las Vegas and after completing her degree at Reynolds Journalism school joined the USGS team to pursue her journalism dreams.

Joined: January 28, 2019
Articles: 706

US Gambling News

Historical Horse Racing Machine Bill Passes Kentucky Senate Vote

FILE - This March 5, 2015 file photo shows video gaming terminals known as instant horse racing at Les Bois Park in Garden City, Idaho. Such machines are now banned in Idaho, but a new ballot initiative, Proposition 1, has been filed to legalize the machines. An Idaho group made up of state and local political leaders have launched a statewide effort to oppose thea ballot initiative seeking to legalize so-called "historical horse racing." The group, known as Idaho United Against Prop 1, announced Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, it was releasing TV and radio ads urging Idahoans to vote no on the ballot initiative in November. (AP Photo/Otto Kitsinger, File)

The Kentucky Senate has approved SB 120 to change the legal definition of pari-mutuel betting to include historical horse race machines.

Rebecca Kont
February 10, 2021

US Gambling News

Resorts World Catskills Announces Plans for Video Lottery Terminal Facility

Resorts World Catskills Announces Plans for Video Lottery Terminal Facility

Resorts World Catskills announces plans to create a VLT venue at Newburgh Mall.

Rebecca Kont
February 8, 2021

US Gambling News

Hawaii Lawmakers Reject Casino Proposal

Hawaii Lawmakers Reject Casino Proposal

Gambling legislation in Hawaii fails to move past House committee meeting.

Rebecca Kont
February 8, 2021