1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
EBCI Holdings Partners with Revolutionary Racing on $55M Kentucky Track
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) continues to diversify its gaming portfolio. This time, the North Carolina-based tribe is heading to Kentucky, where it will be a significant partner in Revolutionary Racing’s $55 million quarter horse racing complex. EBCI Principal Chief...
CFTC Reportedly to Deny Kalshi’s Political Markets, Seeks to Dismiss PredictIt Suit
Staff from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) reportedly has recommended against recommending a request by online exchange operator Kalshi to offer markets tied to congressional election outcomes. Bloomberg first reported the news Friday evening, noting that the federal agency’s appointed...
‘Mattress Mack’ Doubts Texas Will Expand Gaming in His Lifetime
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott may be willing to consider allowing casinos in the Lone Star State. But the state’s most famous gambler isn’t convinced it will happen any time soon. Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale discussed the state’s prospects for expanded gaming during...
Kindred Group’s Unibet to Leave Iowa, Will Focus on ‘Multiproduct States’
Kindred Group revealed on Thursday that its Unibet online sports betting division will be pulling out of Iowa later this year. CEO Henrik Tjärnström made the announcement during the Malta-based gaming company’s third-quarter financials presentation. That decision is not an indication Kindred...
World Series 2022: Houston Astros Hope Healthy Pitching Can Tame Philadelphia Phillies
The 2022 World Series begins on Friday night when the Houston Astros host the Philadelphia Phillies for Game 1 in the best-of-seven series. And to steal a line from the late Yogi Berra, this year’s matchup feels like déjà vu all over...
Betr CEO Joey Levy: Microbetting to Start With Plans for Much More
LAS VEGAS – Many in the sports betting industry envision a future where a gambler can watch the game and bet on it from the same screen. That includes Betr cofounder and CEO Joey Levy. In the final part of our conversation...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Opposes Prop 27 Online Sports Betting Measure
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday officially came out against the state's Proposition 27. That's the proposed amendment to the state constitution on the Nov. 8 ballot that would legalize online sports betting statewide. Newsom’s stance, first reported by Politico, is really...
Why Circa’s Derek Stevens Says He’s Happy with Fremont Street
LAS VEGAS – I stayed at the Westgate this year for the Global Gaming Expo (G2E), and doing so helped give me a better appreciation of Circa Resort and Casino. Not that my experience at the Westgate was bad. It wasn’t. Rather,...
Betr’s Joey Levy on Building Sustainable Relationships with Sports Bettors
LAS VEGAS – Joey Levy isn’t planning for Betr to be like FanDuel or DraftKings. And that’s not just on the sports betting side of things. The cofounder of the microbetting startup believes everything about the sports betting experience needs to be...
Why Joey Levy Sees Startup Betr as the Future of US Sports Betting
LAS VEGAS – Joey Levy wants to his new company, Betr, to be a game changer in the world of sports betting. The gaming industry knows that Levy and his fellow cofounder, Jake Paul, want to bring microbetting, or in-game wagering, to...
