1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Downstream Casino Implements Global Payments’ VIP Mobility for Cashless Gaming
Cashless gaming took another step forward on Tuesday, as Global Payments Gaming Solutions reported its VIP Mobility Platform has been fully implemented at the Downstream Casino Resort, an Oklahoma tribal casino. VIP Mobility is billed as a system-agnostic cashless gaming platform. It...
New York Budget Calls for Issuing Three Casino Licenses Early, Downstate Sites Likely
New York will proceed with a plan to award up to three outstanding casino licenses this year. That’s according to the 2023 fiscal year budget plan Gov. Kathy Hochul released on Tuesday. While Budget Director Robert Mujica told reporters the licenses could...
BetMGM Launches in New York, Becomes Fifth Mobile Sports Betting Operator in State
There are now five mobile sports betting operators live in New York. On Monday, BetMGM became the latest to gain approval to launch in the Empire State. The joint venture between MGM Resorts International and Entain joins BetRivers, Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, and...
Churchill Downs Makes Veteran Executive Ben Murr Permanent President of TwinSpires
Churchill Downs Inc. on Friday announced that Ben Murr would take over as the new president of TwinSpires and online gaming. Murr, a longtime executive with the Louisville-based gaming company, became TwinSpires' interim leader after Ian Williams left to join Wynn Interactive...
Responsible Gaming Advocate Brianne Doura-Schawohl Sets Up Consulting Firm
One of the country’s top advocates for responsible gaming is hanging out her own shingle. This past week, Brianne Doura-Schawohl announced she was starting a consulting firm with a focus on promoting responsible gaming policies. The firm will handle government and industry...
Florida Sports Betting Measure at Crunch Time, Barstool’s Portnoy Backs Petition
With the clock ticking, sports betting operators have started their versions of the two-minute drill to encourage Florida’s registered voters. The goal is to put a sports betting legalization measure on the November ballot. They’ve apparently even called on Barstool Sports founder...
PlayUp Takes Injunction Request Against Former US CEO to Federal Appeals Court
PlayUp has appealed a federal judge’s ruling denying the Australian-based gaming company an injunction against its former CEO. It claims she violated the terms of her employment contract and scuttled a deal that would have led to a $450 million sale of...
New York, Seneca Nation End Gaming Payments Dispute, Agree to New Compact Talks
New York and the Seneca Nation of Indians have resolved their longstanding legal battle over their gaming compact, and agreed to begin negotiations on a new accord. Seneca Nation President Matthew Pagels announced the settlement in a message Wednesday night to tribal...
Florida Casino Petition Suit: Seminole-Funded PAC Wants State Review Stopped
A Florida judge is being asked to stop the certification of signatures for a proposed expanded gaming measure in the state. A political action committee (PAC) supported by the Seminole Tribe of Florida claims they were gathered illegally. "Standing Up for Florida"...
Bob Baffert Considering Lawsuit Against Churchill Downs Over Kentucky Derby Ban
A lawyer for Bob Baffert confirmed to Casino.org Monday night that the Hall of Fame thoroughbred trainer is considering a federal lawsuit against Churchill Downs Inc. The action is an effort to have his 3-year-olds eligible to run in this year’s Kentucky...
