1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
DraftKings Announces Friday Grand Opening for Upstate New York Sportsbook at del Lago
The date has finally been set for DraftKings to open its sportsbook at New York’s del Lago Resort and Casino. At noon on Friday, representatives from both companies as well as local officials will be on hand to cut the ribbon and...
Baker Mayfield Rips Giants Picking QB Daniel Jones in Article and DraftKings Creates Prop Bet Out from the Fracas
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has never been known to hold back, and in a recent interview with GQ, he unloaded on New York Giants rookie Daniel Jones. According to the GQ feature, Mayfield, who is entering his second year with the...
PointsBet Unveils Its First-Ever Retail Sportsbook, Plans Grand Opening Friday at Catfish Bend in Iowa
Another sportsbook has opened in Iowa, as PointsBet is now taking wagers at the Catfish Bend Casino in Burlington. While the book opened Monday, a PointsBet spokesperson told Casino.org it’s currently a “soft-launch period.” A formal grand opening will take place on...
West Virginia Lottery Director Says State Not to Blame for Mobile Sports Betting Issues
John Myers, the director of the West Virginia Lottery, told Casino.org Monday that his organization is not causing any delay in implementing mobile sports betting in the state. His comments come after state Del. Shawn Fluharty (D-Wheeling) told Casino.org last week that...
New Wind River Casino Executives Announce Change in Direction Stemming from Northern Arapaho Leaders in Wyoming
The new CEO of the Wind River Hotel and Casino announced some changes that are coming for the flagship property owned by Wyoming’s Northern Arapaho tribe. In a tribal public meeting held earlier this month, Brian Van Enkenvoort told members that he...
Israeli Sports Tech Firm Gets $23M in Funding, Eyes US Sports Betting Market for New Ventures
WSC Sports, an Israeli tech company that recently announced $23 million in investment funding, has its eye on the American sports betting market, according to Forbes. The company uses artificial intelligence to create personalized videos in a real-time format. Last year, the...
Del Lago Casino in Upstate New York Now Has Sole Owner After Wilmot Family Cashes Out
The Wilmot family, known for its development projects in upstate New York, announced last week that it was getting out of the gaming business by selling its 50 percent stake in the del Lago Resort and Casino to its partner, Peninsula Pacific....
West Virginia Lawmaker Thinks Legislature Should Review Sports Betting Issues Plaguing the State
One of sports betting’s most vocal proponents in the West Virginia Legislature spoke with Casino.org Friday, saying it may be time for him and his fellow lawmakers in Charleston to look at why sports betting is struggling in the state. Sports betting...
William Hill US CEO Joe Asher Shares Insights as Iowa Sports Betting Kicks Off
ALTOONA, Iowa – William Hill US CEO Joe Asher spoke 1-on-1 with Casino.org Thursday at the grand opening of the bookmaker’s newest facility at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. In addition to talking about William Hill’s ability to quickly launch mobile sports...
Iowa Sports Betting Launches: State Becomes 11th in US with Seven Books Open, William Hill Launches Mobile
ALTOONA, Iowa – On Thursday, Iowa officially became the 11th state in the country to allow sports betting, with seven of the 18 licensed sportsbooks opening across the state. That included the William Hill sportsbook at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. However,...
