1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Magnolia Bluffs Expands Sportsbook as IGT Helps Casino Operate Independently
Last Thursday, a crowd gathered at the Magnolia Bluffs Casino in Natchez, Miss., as casino management and city leaders showed off the property’s updated sportsbook, called Playmakers. Sports betting had been in place at the casino, located on the Mississippi River in...
Nevada Gaming Commission Names Retired Judge As First Chairwoman
The incoming chair of the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) said in an interview this past week she’s eager to taking on the “new challenge” the regulatory body presents. Jennifer Togliatti spoke with Howard Stutz of The Nevada Independent on Thursday. The former...
Paskenta Band Celebrates Expansion of Tribe’s Northern California Casino
A northern California tribe celebrated the conclusion of a casino expansion project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday. The Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians gathered with leaders from Tehama County and Corning for the event at the Rolling Hills Casino and Resort, located...
Hard Rock Cincinnati to Celebrate Grand Opening with a Different Type of Hit Maker
On Friday, Hard Rock International will celebrate the official grand opening of its Cincinnati casino. And the gaming and entertainment company that has made its name celebrating hitmakers is bringing one in – just not from the music industry – for the...
California Mayors Back Sportsbooks’ Plan, Cardrooms Fund Anti-Tribal Group
This past week featured a lot of movement on initiatives that would legalize sports betting in California. And chances are good there will be some more movement in the week ahead. None of it will likely settle anything, as the Golden State...
As Empire City Turns 15, MGM Resorts Reiterates Interest in Full Casino License
October marks the 15th anniversary for the Empire City Casino, and according to a release from MGM Resorts International, the Yonkers, NY facility heralded the occasion by reaching another milestone. Earlier this month, the video lottery terminal venue at Yonkers Raceway reached...
New York State Information Request for Downstate Casinos Could Expedite Licensing Process
While a lot of buzz has been generated about the steps New York has taken regarding mobile sports betting, the state also took action on another gaming front this week. And, according to one lawmaker, that could lead to the state getting...
Full House Takes Its Case for $250M Terre Haute Casino to Local Residents
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Representatives from Full House Resorts held a public meeting Thursday regarding its casino proposal for Vigo County, Ind. The goal was to tout what it would bring to the west central community if the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) picks its...
New York Sets Final Tax Rates for Online Sports Betting; Amended Bids Due Monday
New York has moved one step closer to rolling out statewide mobile sports betting. But questions still remain about the number of operators that will be selected and just how high the tax rate will go. Tom Precious, Albany bureau chief for...
Yaamava Casino to Hold Virtual Forum on Gaming, Hospitality Careers
The Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel will hold a free virtual career development event on Monday and Tuesday for people considering careers in the gaming and hospitality sector. The Highland, Calif., casino is owned and operated by the San Manuel...
