1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
MLB Comes Out Swinging for Online Sports Betting, Backs California Prop 27
Proponents for online sports betting in California picked up a big endorsement Friday morning. That's when Major League Baseball announced its support for Proposition 27. The professional sports league said in a statement that protecting the game’s integrity is paramount. It also...
Churchill Downs-NYRA Venture Seeks to Put Horse Racing on Sports Betting Apps
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) announced late Thursday afternoon that it sold a 49% stake in its United Tote division to a subsidiary of NYRA. It's a move the Louisville-based company said goes along with its vision of introducing pari-mutuel horse racing to...
Caesars, EBCI Holdings to Partner on $650M Virginia Casino Project
Caesars Entertainment announced on Wednesday that when it breaks ground this week for its planned Caesars Virginia casino in Danville, Va., it will do so with a partner in the $650 million development project. ECBI Holdings, a commercial gaming and hospitality-based holding...
California Educators, Top Legislators Oppose Online Sports Betting Measure
More California leaders have come out against Proposition 27, the proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize online sports betting statewide. On Wednesday, two education-related groups announced their opposition to one of two sports betting measures going before California voters in less than...
Kroger Supermarkets Considering Sports Betting Kiosk Licenses in Ohio
It’s just before 6 p.m. on an early August evening in Ohio. The Kroger in Anderson Township just outside Cincinnati looks like your typical supermarket at that time of the day. Couples and singles walk down the aisle picking up items for...
Betr Applies for Online Sports Betting License in Ohio, According to Records
Ohio will be the first state Betr will venture into. This was revealed just one day after Jake Paul and Joey Levy announced their new sports wagering company that focuses on micro-betting. Information from Florida Funders -- a venture capital firm involved...
New York Online Sports Betting Stays Strong Even During Summer Doldrums
For the first time, New York’s online sports betting market failed to generate a $1 billion handle for a month. Bettors in the Empire State wagered $800.8 million for the month of July, according to the state’s Gaming Commission, . The total...
Ohio Responsible Gambling Campaign Targets Educating College Students
It’s almost time for college students to head to campus for the start of the school year. In Ohio, responsible gambling advocates are using the occasion to raise awareness of just how prevalent problem gambling behaviors are among young adults. “Get Set...
PredictIt Defends Political Exchange Operations After Feds Revoke Privileges
The team behind PredictIt remains “committed to a future for political prediction markets,” a spokesperson told Casino.org Friday. The statement came one day after federal regulators rescinded a decision that’s allowed the online exchange to operate in the US for nearly eight...
Gannett Free to Partner With Other Sportsbooks After Tipico Deal Revised
One year after media giant Gannett entered into an exclusive alliance with sports betting operator Tipico, the US firm announced on Thursday the two sides have reworked the deal to let it partner with other sportsbooks. During the company’s conference call with...
