1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Colorado Commission Approves Century Casinos, Circa, and GeoComply for Sports Betting Licenses
Even with little on the horizon for sports in the US, sports betting took another step forward in Colorado Thursday when the state’s Limited Gaming Control Commission awarded licenses to several applicants at special called meeting. Sports betting, which Colorado voters approved...
American Gaming Association Wants Casinos Eligible For SBA COVID-19 Loan Program
The American Gaming Association (AGA), which lobbies on behalf of US casinos, is calling on the federal government to make some changes to a small business loan program approved last month that was a key part of the $2 trillion COVID-19 relief...
2020 British Open Uncertain as Outbreak Threatens Golf Major
Could the British Open, golf’s most prestigious tournament, be next on the list of coronavirus cancellations? According to one published report, it will be. But another states it could be moved to the week before the Ryder Cup. Golf Digest is reporting...
Caesars Furloughs 90 Percent of Workers Indefinitely Due to COVID-19 Crisis, IGT Move Impacts 2,300
Caesars Entertainment announced Thursday evening a broad-based furlough program caused by the coronavirus pandemic that will affect nearly all of the employees at its 36 US venues, as well as its administrative offices. It comes as government officials across the country have...
‘Unhappy Opening Day’ in Kentucky Makes Live Horse Racing Future Unsure
Thursday was supposed to be the start of Keeneland’s spring horse racing meet in Lexington, Ky., a holiday for some in this thoroughbred-crazy state. Instead, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) held a virtual meeting to discuss future racing dates, as the...
DC Lottery Names Its Sports Betting App GambetDC, Moves Next To Develop iLottery
This week was supposed to be a big week for sports in the nation’s capital. The Washington Nationals would have just started their season, eager to defend their World Series title. The Washington Capitals would have been winding up its NHL regular...
Horse Racing Continues In Florida After Governor’s Stay-Home Order
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a stay-at-home order for residents, as the Sunshine State tries to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus. One business, though, that won’t be affected by the Florida Republican's order is the horse racing industry. Representatives from...
GAN Secures Online Gaming, Retail Sports Betting Deals with Michigan Casinos
GAN has announced that it will provide retail sports betting and internet gaming technology for the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians in Michigan. In December, the Michigan state legislature approved a bill to legalize sports betting and online gaming in the state....
Thieves Target Hard Rock Casino Construction Site In Indiana, Taking $25,000 Worth of Equipment
Police in Gary, Ind., are looking into the theft of about $25,000 worth of construction equipment that was taken from the site where work is underway on a Hard Rock casino. The Times of Northwest Indiana reported Tuesday that a construction worker...
Arkansas, Illinois Extend Pandemic Casino Closures Through April
Casinos in Arkansas and Illinois have received word they will be closed for at least one more month because of the COVID-19 outbreak. On Monday, Dr. Nate Smith, the Arkansas Secretary of Health, announced that the initial two-week closure order he delivered...
