1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Caesars Sportsbook Plans Online Horse Racing App Powered by NYRA
Caesars Sportsbook earlier this week announced plans to unveil an online wagering application for horse racing. On Thursday, the mobile sports betting and iGaming operator said its racebook would be available for download this spring. Caesars will use NYRABets, the advance-deposit wagering...
NFL Posts Sports Betting VP Job Days After Suspending Calvin Ridley
The timing may be a bit curious to some, but the National Football League posted a job opening on Friday morning: Vice President, General Manager – Sports Betting. As Bill King from Sports Business Journal noted, the league actually created the position...
Kentucky Derby Bettors Liking Forbidden Kingdom in Futures Pool
The next-to-last Kentucky Derby future wager pool opened on Friday. So far, bettors agree with oddsmakers, as Forbidden Kingdom is the early favorite among the 23 horses available for betting. While the field of all other 3-year-olds was at 3-1 odds early...
‘Uncle Mick’ Gets 18 Months for Running Chicago-Area Illegal Sports Betting Ring
The man who led an intricate Chicago-area illegal sports betting operation found out Wednesday that he’ll serve 18 months in federal prison for his crimes. Vincent “Uncle Mick” DelGiudice was sentenced in a Chicago federal court after pleading guilty last year to...
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins Warns Investors They’ll ‘Regret’ Selling Falling Stock
With his company’s stock mired in a six-month freefall, DraftKings Chairman and CEO Jason Robins lashed out on Twitter Tuesday night. He posted a provocative message aimed at those who traded away shares in the sports entertainment, gaming, and technology company earlier...
California Cardrooms File Suit Again to Block Tribal Sports Betting Measure
Two California cardroom casinos are heading back to the courts in their effort to block a tribal-backed sports betting initiative from going before voters in the fall. The Hollywood Park Casino and Cal-Pac Rancho Cordova released a statement on Monday announcing they...
Terre Haute Casino Groundbreaking Draws Closer After Rezoning Approved
A couple of key steps were taken this past week as officials in Terre Haute, Ind., signed off on changes Churchill Downs Inc. made to its planned casino in the west central Indiana city. On Thursday, the Terre Haute City Council voted...
Kentucky Lawmakers Propose $225 Million Problem Gambling Trust Fund
A bill filed last week in the Kentucky General Assembly could transform the state into a leader for responsible gaming. Kentucky has been one of the few states to not fund gambling addiction services. That's despite its traditional horse racing market, a...
New York Lawmakers Seek Inclusion, Lower Taxes in Mobile Sports Betting
New York’s top gaming lawmakers are teaming up for a proposal that would greatly overhaul how mobile sports betting operates in the state. Not only do they want to expand the number of operators, but they also want to reduce taxes, allow...
Kentucky Derby Prep: Three Key Races on the Schedule for Saturday
With just nine weeks before the Kentucky Derby, Saturday marks the first big day for Kentucky Derby prep races. Within the span of 15 minutes, up to three horses may punch their ticket for Louisville with wins in key stakes races at...
