1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Circa’s Derek Stevens Shares Insights on Safety in Las Vegas – EXCLUSIVE
LAS VEGAS – Crime is an issue in most large cities. But in a place like Las Vegas, which attracts millions of visitors each year, it’s an especially critical issue. It was an issue that came up during the Global Gaming Expo...
Sightline Payments Lands J.P. Morgan Investment for Omnichannel Platform
Sightline Payments this week revealed that it secured a strategic investment from J.P. Morgan Payments. The undisclosed amount of funding will help the Las Vegas-based payments technology provider build a platform for resort and online gaming companies, according to a release. The...
Why Mattress Mack Would Like to Own a Horse Racing Track
The gaming world knows Jim McIngvale, aka Mattress Mack, more for his sports bets. But that’s not Mack’s only tie to the industry. He’s also invested in horse racing, best known for owning champion sprinter Runhappy, and his interest in racing almost...
Kentucky Horse Racing Bettors Win $1M More Since July Due to Penny Breakage
Since July, horse racing bettors wagering on Kentucky races have been winning more money. It’s not due to better odds on their selections. House Bill 607, a horse racing reform bill, officially became law three months ago. The bill, sponsored by state...
Iowa Officials Seek Fubo Meeting, Rules in Iowa, Ariz., & NJ Protect Account Holders
UPDATE (6:10 pm ET) - Fubo reactivated its sportsbook websites earlier Tuesday afternoon. A company spokesperson told Casino.org it will allow account holders in Arizona, Iowa, and New Jersey to log in and process withdrawals. Those unable to do that can contact...
Fubo Shuts Down Sportsbook After Streaming Service Can’t Find a Partner
Fubo Sportsbook, the online sports betting operator that was a subsidiary of streaming television provider FuboTV, abruptly ended its operations on Monday. That's after the parent company completed a strategic review of its operations. The company first announced its strategic review of...
Tennessee Takes Big Jump in College Football Title Chase After Beating Bama
The Tennessee Volunteers ended 15 years of pent-up misery early Saturday evening and shook up the college football world at the same time. The Vols 52-49 triumph over Alabama, which entered the game as one of the favorites for the national title,...
Tennessee Can Boost College Football Title Chances With Win Over Alabama
In SEC college football, there are a few games that have been given titles. One such game occurs on Saturday. It’s the “Third Saturday in October,” the traditional day for Tennessee and Alabama to play each other. In recent years, the Third...
Atlanta Braves, Hottest Team in MLB, Find Their Season Now on the Brink
The beauty of baseball, to me, has always been the randomness of the game. Yes, over a 162-game MLB season, you see what teams stand out among the rest. But over a shorter period – three games, five, or seven – even...
nVenue Adds NFL to Microbetting Platform, Lands Matthew Berry as Advisor
Texas-based nVenue, an emerging tech company seeking to power microbetting markets for sportsbooks, announced Thursday that it's expanded its offerings to include NFL games. The company, which raised $4.5 million in seed funding this year, is best known for providing real-time predictive...
