1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Seven Sportsbooks Back Third Potential Sports Betting Act on ’22 California Ballot
Backers of what would potentially be a third sports betting measure on the 2022 California general election ballot are citing evidence of potential success. They say a survey taken earlier this summer indicates Golden State voters back their plan to legalize the...
Colorado Sports Betting Generates Nearly $8M for State Water Plan in FY21
Colorado gaming officials on Thursday announced that the first full year of legal sports betting in the state produced nearly $8 million in tax revenue. That will help the state implement its water resiliency plan. The Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission approved...
Industry Veteran Rodio Becomes Great Canadian CEO as Apollo Global Takes Over
Great Canadian Gaming Corp. announced on Wednesday that veteran industry executive Tony Rodio will be the Toronto-based company’s new CEO. Rodio has nearly 40 years of experience in the gaming industry. He served as the CEO of Caesars Entertainment in the lead-up...
Vacant Indiana Casino License Draws Four Bids, But Appeal Could Delay Award
UPDATED (1 pm ET 9/23) - Includes details now of Premier Gaming's proposal to the Indiana Gaming Commission for a Terre Haute casino. The Indiana Gaming Commission announced on Wednesday that four companies submitted bids to build a land-based casino in Terre...
Nevada Tourism Officials Allocate $13.6M in COVID-19 Relief to Promote State
The Nevada Commission on Tourism has approved the allocation of nearly $13.6 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to visitors bureaus and other related agencies. The move is in an effort to draw more travelers to the state. The funding comes from...
Florida Sports Betting Federal Court Cases Picking Up Steam as Key Dates Approach
With less than a month before the first legal sports bets could be placed in Florida, the action in federal courtrooms is beginning to heat up. More filings are expected to take place in the coming days that could determine whether the...
Hard Rock, MGM Resorts, and Wynn Top Executives on Keynote Panel for 2021 G2E
Note 9/13 - This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Apoorva Gandhi's name. Three of the top US gaming executives will share the stage at this year’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E). They will provide their insights on the industry’s...
Widowed Father in Illegal Chicago Sports Betting Ring Gets Community Confinement
Another defendant in the federal case regarding a Chicago-area illegal sports betting ring avoided a prison sentence when a judge sentenced him Thursday. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Matthew Knight received six months of community confinement along with a $10,000 fine. US...
Arizona Sports Betting Rolls Out Thursday as Judge Thwarts Last-Minute Effort to Block
Sports betting is set to kick off Thursday in Arizona in time for the NFL season. That's after a Maricopa County Superior Court judge declined to issue a temporary injunction on Monday for a tribe that claimed the state acted inappropriately in...
Caesars Southern Indiana Now Owned by EBCI Holdings as $250 Million Sale Closes
Caesars Southern Indiana officially changed hands on Friday, as EBCI Holdings took ownership of the casino, located across from Louisville. With the $250 million deal closed, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) now are in the commercial gaming business. Caesars Entertainment...
