1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Massachusetts Sports Betting Report Recommends In-Game Wagering Ban
A “snapshot” report released Thursday by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) included a recommendation to ban in-game wagering when sports betting goes live in the commonwealth. In-game wagering, also known as microbetting, is the opportunity to bet on an upcoming outcome within...
New York Sports Betting Handle, Operator Revenue Up in Final Week Before NFL Season
Fueled by the first full week of college football, New York posted its best online sports betting handle in more than two months. In addition, operators enjoyed their best week in nearly four months. According to data from the New York State...
Gordon Ramsay to Open Upscale Steakhouse at Caesars Southern Indiana
Elizabeth, Ind., may not seem to have much in common with Lake Tahoe, Boston, or Las Vegas. But that will change later this year, when the town that’s home to Caesars Southern Indiana will welcome celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, who plans to...
FanDuel-Churchill Downs Deal Will Add Kentucky Derby, Other Races to Sports Betting App
Churchill Downs Incorporated and FanDuel announced Thursday a multi-year deal that will allow, among other things, sports bettors to bet on horse races at Churchill Downs’ tracks using FanDuel’s app. The deal brings together two of the biggest names in their segments...
Oneida Nation Plans Major Turning Stone Resort Expansion in New York
The Oneida Indian Nation has announced a bold expansion plan for its Turning Stone Resort Casino in Upstate New York. The gaming facility would not be expanded in the multi-year project. BUt the Oneida’s project includes building a new hotel tower similar...
Ohio Casino Commission Approves First Licenses for Online, Retail Sports Betting
The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) took the first steps in approving sports betting licenses during its meeting Wednesday. Eight proprietors received conditional approval to host online sports betting operators and retail sportsbooks. Those approved were JACK Cleveland Casino, JACK Thistledown Racino,...
PointsBet Dives Into Media Content, Newsletter and Ryan Leaf Show Debut Thursday
The intermingling of sports betting and media grew a little tighter Wednesday thanks to several announcements involving PointsBet. The Aussie-based sports betting operator announced former NFL quarterback turned analyst Ryan Leaf would join the company as the host of a college and...
Saratoga Summer Meet a Smash, $878.2M Handle Sets Track Record
The New York Racing Authority (NYRA) wrapped up its summer horse racing season on Labor Day at Saratoga, and by all accounts, it was a highly successful meet at the Upstate New York track. A record $878.2 million was wagered over the...
Hard Rock Online Sportsbook Live in Indiana, Tennessee; Catawba Retail Book Opens
With the NFL regular season kicking off in less than two days, Hard Rock International announced the launch of online sports betting applications in two new states on Tuesday. The Florida-based gaming company, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, unveiled mobile...
Chicago Bears Outline Vision for Arlington Park Dome, Mixed-Use District
The Chicago Bears revealed details Tuesday for their plans to redevelop Arlington Park into a year-round destination that would do more than just host NFL games. But there’s still more than a few "ifs" surrounding the whole deal. The team also announced...
