1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Year in Review: Five 2021 Sports Betting Storylines That Will Crossover into 2022
As we bid adieu to 2021 and prepare to usher in 2022, it’s a good time to look back on what’s occurred in the world of sports betting and where the industry stands in the US. Sports betting is legal and available...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Appoints First Three to New Gaming Control Panel
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced the first three members of the new panel that will oversee gaming in the state starting next year. Last week, DeSantis appointed Department of Business and Professional Regulation Secretary Julie Imanuel Brown, Office of Insurance Regulation...
Kambi to Provide Sports Betting Platform for Affinity Interactive’s DRF Sports
Sports betting platform provider Kambi on Wednesday announced a deal with another emerging US operator. This time, the Malta-based technology company reached an agreement to provide sportsbook services for Affinity Interactive, which plans to operate under the brand DRF Sports. While terms...
Harry Reid Dies: Senate Majority Leader and Nevada Gaming Chair was 82
Harry Reid, an iconic Nevada politician who made his mark in Las Vegas and Washington, died Tuesday at the age of 82. Best known nationally as the Democratic leader in the US Senate from 2005 to 2017, including eight years as the...
Laila Mintas Says PlayUp Global CEO’s Greed Killed $450M Sale
The former CEO of PlayUp’s US division responded Monday to a federal lawsuit her ex-employer filed against her a month ago. In it, not only did Dr. Laila Mintas refute the company’s allegations that she disparaged the online gaming company, but she...
Powerball Does Not Go Out on Christmas, Monday’s Drawing Worth $416 Million
Santa Claus did not make a special trip late Saturday night to give someone a $400 Powerball jackpot. So, that means Monday’s grand prize in the multi-state lottery is worth at least $416 million. The cash value for Monday’s drawing will be...
Florida Sheriff Seeks Civil Forfeiture of $1M+ Seized in Illegal Gambling Probe
A sheriff in South Florida wants to retain more than $1.2 million in cash, along with other items. The bounty was seized earlier this year during searches tied to an illegal bookmaking investigation that has yet to produce any criminal charges. The...
Playtech Launches First US Live Casino Studios in Michigan, New Jersey
Playtech, a gaming technology company, announced Friday it rolled out live casino studios for iGaming in Michigan and New Jersey. The news comes after the publicly traded company on the London Stock Exchange received approvals from the Michigan Gaming Control Board and...
Boyd Gaming Fined $150K in Indiana After Failing to Disclose Review into Executive
Boyd Gaming has agreed to pay a $150,000 fine to the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC). That's after the regulatory agency determined the Las Vegas-based gaming company did not reveal a former executive and license holder was the subject of an internal investigation....
As Fubo Launches in Arizona, Butera Says New Sportsbook Can Create Unique Offerings
Fubo Sportsbook launched Monday in Arizona. It’s the second state for the app tied to the live-streaming platform fuboTV. The sports betting operator received the license through its partnership with the Ak-Chin Indian Community. It is the 11th operator to establish a...
