1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Gaming Lawyer Daniel Wallach Tells Kentucky Lawmakers State Constitution Already Addresses Sports Betting
Kentucky lawmakers heard Monday from an attorney practicing in gaming law that the Bluegrass State does not need a constitutional amendment in order to legalize sports betting. Daniel Wallach told members of the Interim Joint Committee on Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations...
Caesars Southern Indiana Bets on Vegas-Style Sportsbook to Attract New Customers
ELIZABETH, Ind. – Jimmy Allen felt like he was given the keys to a Cadillac last week when Caesars Southern Indiana opened its $90 million land-based casino. As manager of the casino’s sportsbook, he just so happens to oversee one of its...
New Orleans Saints Favored in Battle Against Slumping Indianapolis Colts on Monday Night Football
Monday Night Football heads down to the Big Easy as the Indianapolis Colts face the New Orleans Saints in a clash of two teams trending in opposite directions. Having lost three straight and five of six games, the 6-7 Colts need a...
Iowa Sports Betting Enjoys a Strong November as Handle Nears $60 Million
Sports betting in Iowa jumped 27.5 percent in November from the prior month, as the state’s retail and mobile sportsbooks reported a total handle of $59.3 million. That’s according to figures released by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission. (IRGC) More money...
Caesars CEO Rodio Expects ‘Status Quo’ for Indiana Properties After Eldorado Deal Finalizes
ELIZABETH, Ind. – Now that the shareholders have approved the merger between Caesars Entertainment and Eldorado Resorts, it’s up to the states where both gaming companies do business to sign-off on the merger. And in Indiana, Caesars Entertainment CEO Tony Rodio expects...
California Horse Racing Board Backs Tighter Restrictions on Crop Use by Jockeys
The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) on Thursday approved what would be the strictest regulations regarding a jockey’s use of their riding crop in North America. It's a move that left the panel feeling the sting from both horsemen and animal welfare...
Caesars Celebrates as New $90 Million Land-Based Casino Brings ‘Mini-Vegas Experience’ to Southern Indiana
ELIZABETH, Ind. – In a pomp-filled ceremony, officials from Caesars Entertainment opened its new land-based casino in southern Indiana Thursday. The $90 million venue replaces the Glory of Rome riverboat casino that served the company for more than 20 years. Unlike the...
Lamar Jackson and Ravens Host Underdog Jets on Thursday Night Football
Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Raves are huge favorites for Thursday night’s battle against the New York Jets. Jackson, the frontrunner for this season’s NFL Most Valuable Player award, comes into the game at less than 100 percent. He injured a quadricep...
Connecticut, Tribes Claim They Can Intervene to Dismiss MGM Federal Lawsuit Over Tribal Winds Casino
The state of Connecticut, along with the Mohegan Tribes and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, claim they have the right to intervene in a federal lawsuit filed by MGM Resorts International against the US Department of the Interior (DOI), with the intention of...
Veterans Affairs Opens In-Patient Gambling Addiction Treatment Center in Las Vegas
Earlier this week, the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) celebrated the opening of a gambling addiction center in Las Vegas. The 20-bed facility is just the second such run by the VA. The Las Vegas Residential Recovery and Renewal Center will...
