1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Not-So-Bad Beat: Losing Four Aces Hand Triggers $1.2M Jackpot at Rivers Pittsburgh
Some bad beats are worse than others. But in the case of a West Virginia poker player, his bad beat Thursday afternoon ended up netting him nearly half a million dollars. Benjamin Flanagan of Huttonsville, WV, was playing no-limit Texas Hold 'em...
Unibet Fined by Ontario Regulators for Allegedly Violating Ad Standards
On Thursday, Unibet became the latest operator reprimanded by Ontario officials for violating the Canadian province’s regulations on gaming advertising. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced Thursday it fined the brand, owned by Kindred Group, CAD$48,000 (US$37,078) for offering...
FanDuel to Rebrand TVG, Air Sports Betting Content and Live Events on Network, Streaming Service
FanDuel Group on Thursday announced that it intends to rebrand TVG, a US-based horse racing broadcast network, into a broader-based sports network. It will have an accompanying streaming service as well. FanDuel TV would become the first linear/digital network devoted to sports...
Interior Dept. Inspector General Claims Former Secretary Zinke Misled Investigators
A report released Wednesday by a watchdog group within the US Department of the Interior (DOI) determined former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke lied to internal investigators. The falsehoods concerned communications he had regarding a proposed casino development in Connecticut. The 42-page report...
Epicenter the Favorite for Saturday’s Travers, Gets Rematch with Rich Strike
Epicenter goes for his second straight win in Saturday’s Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course in New York. But he’ll also seek a little bit of revenge as well. The Steve Asmussen-trained colt already got some of that. He made up for...
Betly Launches in Tennessee, Becomes 13th Sportsbook in Volunteer State
There’s now a baker’s dozen of sports betting options in Tennessee. This past week, Betly became the 13th sportsbook licensed to operate in the Volunteer State. Betly runs on a platform created by Gamewise, a joint venture of gaming and hospitality company...
Ohio Sports Betting Update: Four More Operators Seek Online Licenses
Four more companies applied for online sports betting licenses in Ohio this past week. However, only three of them would be guaranteed to start on Jan. 1 if the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) approves their licenses. That’s because those three –...
Caesars Partners With Emagine to Open Sports Betting Lounge in Michigan
A new take on the Las Vegas sportsbook experience opened Friday near Detroit. That’s where The Caesars Sportsbook Lounge celebrated its grand opening at the Emagine Royal Oak theatre in the Motor City suburb. Emagine Royal Oak is one of 28 luxury...
Ohio Officials Extend Window for Sports Betting Kiosk Host Applications
If you own a bar, a restaurant, a bowling alley, a golf course, or even a grocery store in Ohio, there’s still time to apply for a sports betting license and be ready for the state’s Jan. 1 launch date. On Wednesday...
John Keeler, Former Indiana Gaming Executive, Gets Two Months in Federal Prison
John Keeler, a former Indiana gaming executive, received a two-month federal prison sentence Wednesday for his role in funneling thousands of dollars from Centaur Gaming to political campaigns. According to authorities, Keeler, who worked as the general counsel and a vice president...
