1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
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 The statement came one day after federal regulators rescinded a decision that’s allowed the online exchange to operate in the US for nearly eight...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...
FuboTV to Review Sportsbook Plan as Streaming Service Seeks a Partner
FuboTV executives remain certain that an online wagering application tied to a television streaming service will be the ideal platform for sports bettors. However, on Thursday, they indicated their sports-centric company wouldn’t be able to do it on its own. In a...
PredictIt to Halt Trading in February After Regulator Pulls ‘No-Action’ Letter
PredictIt received notice Thursday from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) that the federal agency was pulling its “No-Action” recommendation. That led the online political futures exchange to stop adding new markets immediately. In an online statement addressed to traders, PredictIt...
Revolutionary Racing Gives $50K to Kentucky Flood Recovery Effort
Kentucky’s newest racetrack licensee announced Wednesday a $50,000 donation to a new state fund. The money will help cover expenses residents and communities incurred from flooding that devastated parts of 13 counties in the eastern part of the state. Revolutionary Racing said...
Hard Rock Picks Joe Lupo to Serve as President of Vegas Strip Casino
Hard Rock International announced Wednesday that Joe Lupo, the current president of the company’s Atlantic City casino, will be in charge of its planned Las Vegas Strip property. The move is subject to Nevada regulators approving the Florida-based company’s purchase of The...
Caesars Vows to Stay Neutral in California Sports Betting Fight
Several entities are choosing sides in California’s sports betting debate. However, one major player in the gaming industry is choosing to sit this one out. Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Reeg explained why to investment analysts during the Tuesday Las Vegas-based company’s second-quarter...
California Sports Betting Update: Sportsbooks Ad Hits at ‘Wealthy’ Tribes – VIDEO
There are less than 100 days now until California voters decide if they want to legalize sports betting. And on Monday, the group behind a proposed constitutional amendment to allowing online wagering released an ad online that punches back at tribal gaming...
