1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
California Gaming Compact Case Sees Ninth Circuit Side With Tribes
Five tribes suing the state of California for what they claimed were bad faith negotiations on gaming compacts scored another legal victory Thursday. That's when the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in their favor. The majority opinion in the case is...
Churchill Downs Wants to Offer Horse Racing to Online Sportsbooks
Churchill Downs Incorporated is looking at ways to connect its horse racing product with online sports wagering operators and the millions of bettors who gamble on them. The plan was revealed by CEO Bill Carstanjen to investment analysts Thursday. It’s part of a...
Kentucky Awards License for Revolutionary Racing’s $55M Quarter Horse Track
Quarter horse racing is coming to Kentucky. On Tuesday, the state’s Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) voted unanimously to approve Revolutionary Racing’s application to build a $55 million track in Ashland. Groundbreaking is expected to occur later this year. With the award, all...
Chicago Unveils New Solider Field Plans to Sway Bears from Arlington Park
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot will not let the city’s beloved Bears leave for the suburbs without a fight. On Monday, she and other city leaders unveiled their plans to re-renovate historic Soldier Field, where the NFL team has called home for more...
Q&A: Sporttrade’s Alex Kane Talks New Jersey Launch and Future of Exchanges
The countdown is on for Sporttrade. The Philadelphia-based sports betting exchange is in the final stages of preparations for its initial launch. Come September, the company, founded by Chair and CEO Alex Kane, plans to be live in New Jersey. The company...
Ohio Bars Start to Submit Applications to Host Sports Betting Kiosks
The second phase of Ohio’s sports betting license application process is underway. It’s now time for the state’s bars to begin submitting their applications to have kiosks installed in their locations. Through Saturday, 125 eligible locations have submitted their paperwork, according to...
PlayUp Seeks Legal Sanctions Against Ex-US CEO After Failing to Produce 17K Emails
Attorneys for PlayUp have filed a motion in federal court seeking sanctions against Dr. Laila Mintas, the sports betting operator's ex-US CEO. That's after she failed to produce 17,000 email messages she discussed in her deposition. The call for sanctions was filed...
California AFSCME Union Opposes Prop 26 Tribal Sports Betting Initiative
Yet another major player in California politics came out Thursday with a stance on the California sports betting measures that will be on the November ballot. The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) District Council 36 announced its opposition...
Phantom Fireworks Says Proposed Ohio Sportsbook Would ‘Give Back’ to Youngstown
When the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) released the names of the latest sports betting applicants that had submitted their paperwork by Friday, many familiar and expected names were on the list. Sports teams and casinos were on there, as were several...
FanDuel Taps Christian Genetski, Mike Raffensperger for New Executive Roles
FanDuel promoted a couple of executives on Tuesday. In a statement, the Flutter Entertainment brand announced that Christian Genetski would serve as the online gaming company’s president, and Mike Raffensperger will become its chief commercial officer. The statement noted that both Genetski...
