1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
New York Gaming Commission to Discuss Mobile Sports Betting Bids on Monday
The New York State Gaming Commission will meet Monday afternoon to consider awarding mobile sports licenses. That’s according to an agenda released by the state agency Thursday afternoon. The agenda packet does not provide a list of recommended operators or platform providers....
New York Sports Betting Operators May Soon Be Announced, Tax Rate Likely 51%
New York state gaming officials may reveal perhaps as early as this week who wins contracts to operate mobile sports betting applications in the state, according to a report. The New York Post indicated Tuesday at least two of the six bids...
California Tribal Leaders Propose Measure for Mobile Sports Betting Exclusivity
Three California tribal chairmen have circulated a letter throwing out the possibility of yet another mobile sports betting measure on next year’s ballot. That plan would give tribes online exclusivity. California’s tribal gaming operators came out last week against mobile sports betting...
Hard Rock’s Jim Allen Says Pari-Mutuel Interest ‘Tremendous’, As Florida Sports Betting Begins
Sports betting in Florida didn’t start out with a bang. Rather on Monday, the Seminole Tribe of Florida unveiled its online application with a soft launch in the Sunshine State. A spokesperson told Casino.org Tuesday the tribe looks forward to announcing more...
Maryland Man Wins His Second $2M Prize from a Lottery Scratch-Off
Winning a million-dollar lottery prize is supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But tell that to a Maryland man. The Maryland Lottery reported earlier this week that a 65-year-old retired utility worker claimed the final $2 million prize in the aptly-named $2,000,000...
California Tribes Voice Opposition to Proposed Sports Betting Measures
The battle lines for California sports betting were officially – and firmly – drawn on Friday. That's when two Native American groups announced a new coalition to oppose two measures being proposed by commercial gaming in the state. The California Nations Indian...
Hard Rock Submits Bid for Chicago Resort Casino License – Update: Bally’s and Rush Street Gaming Also In
UPDATE: Proposals have also been received from Bally's Corporation, which submitted two proposals for two different sites, and Rush Street Gaming, which submitted proposals for two different locations. CINCINNATI – Efforts by Chicago officials to attract bidders for its downtown casino solicitation...
Churchill Downs Moves On Expansion, But Nixes New Chicago Projects
Churchill Downs Incorporated plans to grow the company with the money it will receive from land sales at Arlington Park and Calder Casino. That's according to CEO Bill Carstanjen, speaking during the company’s third-quarter earnings conference call on Thursday. In doing so,...
Seminoles Sign Five Pari-Mutuel Partners for Florida Sports Betting, Seek More
Sports betting in Florida is still not a go quite yet. However, a major milestone was crossed Thursday when the Seminole Tribe of Florida announced the first partners of what would be a statewide retail network. Five pari-mutuel operators have signed marketing...
Ohio Senator Optimistic About Sports Betting Bill Moving Forward Soon
One of the principal lawmakers behind the push to legalize sports betting in Ohio is optimistic about its chances. He said earlier this week that a conference committee could begin meeting as early as next week to hammer out a final bill...
