1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Florida Sports Betting Stopped By Federal Judge, Says New Seminole Compact Invalid
A federal judge on Monday night completely threw out the amended gaming compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and state officials. That stops – for now – statewide mobile sports betting, which the tribe launched three weeks ago. US District Judge...
Mattress Mack Bets $2M on +2300 New England Patriots to Win the Super Bowl
“Mattress Mack” has made some big bets over the past few years. But the Houston businessman and noted sports bettor made a huge one just a few days ago. If it hits, he’ll walk away netting $46 million. Mack, whose name is...
New York Tracks, Arenas Would Get Sports Betting Under Sen. Addabbo’s Bill
This article has been updated to include a comment from a NYRA official on New York sports betting and clarify the availability of kiosks at Empire City and Yonkers. Sports betting in New York is getting ready to expand, thanks to...
Nevada Gaming Control Board Hears Sightline Call for Online Verification of Wagering Apps
Nevada regulations regarding cashless gaming and other technical solutions may be changing. That's thanks to a proposal by Sightline Payments that was the focus of a Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) work session earlier this week. The Las Vegas-based financial technology company...
Chicago Reveals Details on Billion-Dollar Casino Bids, Presentations Set for Dec. 16
The companies behind the five proposals for Chicago’s casino-resort project will get a chance to present their plans to the public on Dec. 16. That’s according to a release from city officials on Friday that included more details about each of the...
New York Lawmakers Want Licenses for Downstate Casinos Next Year
Two key lawmakers in New York are calling for the state to speed up the clock when it comes to issuing downstate casino licenses. At a press conference Wednesday outside the Empire City Casino in Yonkers, Assemblyman Gary Pretlow, D-Mount Vernon, said...
Churchill Downs Terre Haute Casino Can’t Proceed Because of Ongoing Appeal
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Gaming Commission has found the company it wants to operate the state's newest casino. However, before Churchill Downs Incorporated can officially break ground on The Queen of Terre Haute, the regulatory agency must win a case before a...
Indiana Gaming Commission Picks Churchill Downs for $240M Terre Haute Casino
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Gaming Commission on Wednesday selected Churchill Downs as its pick to own and operate the state’s 13th casino. It's a $240 million development that will be located in the west central city of Terre Haute in Vigo County....
Full House Casino Hotel Proposal Plagiarizes Brazilian Venue, Says Lawyer
When Full House Resorts submitted its proposal for the Vigo County casino license, the Las Vegas-based gaming company said a four-star hotel with a “unique architectural design” would be part of the $250 million development. However, a lawyer claiming to represent a...
Indiana Gaming Commission Rejects Settlement Offer for Terre Haute Casino License
The Indiana Gaming Commission plans to proceed with picking an applicant for the Vigo County casino license when it meets on Wednesday. But when that company may get a license remains to be seen. Commissioners on Monday rejected an offer from the...
