1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Spectacle Entertainment Under Indiana Gaming Commission Investigation: Terre Haute Casino Hearing On Hold
The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) announced on Friday it is investigating Spectacle Entertainment. The move comes after the state agency received information that a member of the company’s management team may have been connected to violations of federal campaign finance laws. The...
Congressional Committee to Hold First Hearing Tuesday on Horseracing Integrity Act
A bill that would nationalize drug testing and safety standards for horse racing will get its first hearing before Congress next week. On Tuesday morning, the US House Committee on Commerce and Energy’s Subcommittee on Consumer Commerce and Protection is expected to...
Roar Digital Unveils BetMGM Sports Wagering App in West Virginia
West Virginia landed a new sportsbook this week, as BetMGM’s online platform became operational. The Roar Digital product will operate as a skin with The Greenbrier Resort, Randy Burnside, public relations director for the West Virginia Lottery, told Casino.org. The Greenbrier already...
Future of Indiana Gaming Will Discuss Tribal Compacts, Online Casinos
Rod Ratcliff has been involved in Indiana gaming for about 30 years. At the groundbreaking for his newest project, Hard Rock Northern Indiana in Gary, the chairman and CEO of Spectacle Entertainment talked about his involvement and his relationships with state lawmakers...
Washington Redskins Owner Dan Snyder Seeks Sportsbook at New Football Stadium in Maryland
Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder met with members of Maryland’s legislature earlier this week to lobby lawmakers into letting his NFL team operate a sportsbook at a new stadium, The Washington Post reported Wednesday. The controversial owner met with delegates and senators...
Omaha Beach, Spun to Run Scratched from Pegasus World Cup Invitational at Gulfstream Park
UPDATED (Jan. 23 - 4 pm ET) - The Pegasus World Cup Invitational saw both morning-line favorite Omaha Beach and second choice Spun to Run get scratched on Thursday. A skin irritation will sideline Spun to Run, while Omaha Beach trainer Richard...
Indiana Gaming Commission Greenlights Betting on 2020 Academy Awards
The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) officially embraced novelty betting on Wednesday when it gave licensed sportsbooks its approval to take wagers on this year's Academy Awards. With the decision, the Hoosier State becomes the second state in the nation, following New Jersey,...
Zion Williamson Set to Make NBA Debut for New Orleans Pelicans
Three months later than expected, the top pick in last year’s NBA Draft is ready for his debut. Technically, Zion Williamson is still listed as questionable for the New Orleans Pelicans, who host the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. However, the...
Arlington Heights Mayor Remains Hopeful Historic Illinois Track Stays Open Even as Purse Contract Impasse Lingers
The village of Arlington Heights, Ill., embraces horse racing. So much so that the town’s seal incorporates a horse’s head into the "A" for the city, a symbol of its relationship with Arlington International Racecourse. Mayor Tom Hayes has been a city...
Baccarat Bust: Duo Sentenced in Federal Court After Taking Maryland Casinos for $1M
Baccarat typically offers gamblers some of the best odds they’ll find at any table game in a casino. However, federal investigators last week shed some light on a scheme two men used allowing them to significantly boost their odds at the card...
