1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Lawsuits Against Bob Baffert Get Boost as Failed Kentucky Derby Drug Test Confirmed
Confirmation of Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit’s failed drug test was a boon for class-action lawsuits against trainer Bob Baffert. One lawyer told Casino.org Wednesday he’s received “a steady flow of calls” regarding his client’s case. There are at least three cases...
DraftKings at Casino Queen Announces $10 Million Expansion Project
Work has started on an expansion project at the DraftKings at Casino Queen in East St. Louis, Ill., according to a statement from the casino released on Tuesday. The $10 million project includes a new sportsbook, along with dining options. A promenade...
BetMGM to Offer Mobile Wagering on Horse Racing Through NYRA Bets Partnership
BetMGM and NYRA Bets LLC announced on Friday that the advanced deposit wagering platform for the New York Racing Association (NYRA) would become the first horse racing partner for the online gaming company. The deal allows BetMGM to use NYRA Bets’ wagering...
NY Times Reports DraftKings, del Lago Records Subpoenaed in Federal Inquiry
(UPDATE 7:30 pm ET) - This article was updated to include a comment from del Lago. A prominent New York lobbyist and at least two gaming companies he represents, including DraftKings, have been subpoenaed by federal officials, according to the New York...
After FanDuel-AP Partnership, Possibilities Exist for Still More Sports Betting Deals
The brewing battle royale in US sports betting media just added another chapter. On Tuesday, FanDuel and the Associated Press announced their partnership. Effective immediately, FanDuel becomes the wire service’s exclusive provider of sports betting odds. That was previously handled by Pregame.com....
As US Casinos Enjoy Record Reopening, COVID-19 Keeps Most Canadian Venues Closed
The differences between Canadian and American casinos cannot be any starker. Earlier this month, the American Gaming Association reported a record-tying start to 2021 as US gross gaming revenue surpassed $11 billion for the first quarter of 2021. That comes less than...
Indiana Sports Radio Host Gets Delivery Gig to Make Up for Lost Basketball Bets
If you’re in sports media, chances are pretty good you’ll land a side gig every now and then. Most often, it’s tied to the industry, and typically to a sport you cover. But Dan Dakich, an Indianapolis-based sports talk radio host, reportedly...
New Jersey Moves Closer to Fixed-Odds Racing, Monmouth Hopes to Offer It by July
More than a year after New Jersey racing officials announced their intent to usher fixed-odds horse racing into the United States on a wider scale, it may soon become a reality. On Thursday, the state Assembly voted 74-0-1 to pass a bill...
Chances for California Sports Betting Measure Good as Verification Deadline Nears
With a Wednesday deadline looming for a final verified count, proponents to get a sports betting initiative before California voters appear to have enough signatures - if election officials can finish the count in time. According to information from the California Secretary...
Kentucky Police, FBI Bust Illegal Gaming Sites, Four Charged as $10K Seized
Law enforcement officers in a Lexington, Ky., suburb this week worked with federal agents to bust two illegal gaming facilities. Authorities said that led to the arrest of four people, as well as the seizure of about $10,000 and 22 machines. On...
