1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Playtech Inks Online Casino Content Deal With 888 Holdings for US Markets
British gaming technology company Playtech announced a new deal with 888 Holdings on Thursday. The two companies have been partners, with Playtech operating its online casino games on 888 platforms in other regulated markets. This new agreement covers 888’s US iGaming apps,...
Federal Officials Investigating Catawba Two Kings Casino Financial Structure
Construction on a long-planned and controversial Class III tribal casino resort near Charlotte, NC, has been held up by a federal investigation into the $273 million project. The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday that the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) is investigating...
New Gaming Hires: Aruze Picks Hansen for iGaming; Wilson Joins GLI
Aruze Gaming America earlier this week brought on a new executive the Las Vegas-based company has tabbed to stand up its presence in the iGaming segment. On Thursday, the company announced it hired Kurt Hansen to serve as its vice president of...
PlayUp Needs to Produce Missing 17K Emails, Ex-CEO Laila Mintas Says
The former head of PlayUp’s US division has refuted claims from her previous employer that she destroyed evidence. The charge is related to the lawsuit the Australian-based company filed against her. Instead, lawyers for Dr. Laila Mintas said it was the company that...
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...
