1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Caesars Closes on William Hill Purchase, Asher Out as Sportsbook’s US CEO
As Caesars Entertainment announced Thursday that it closed on the purchase of sportsbook operator William Hill PLC, it also marked the end of an era, as Joe Asher, the CEO of William Hill’s US operations, has stepped down. Katie Carano Miller, Caesars...
Thousands Taken from One-Armed Bandit Leads Penn Gaming Board to Issue Fines
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board announced it issued fines totaling $17,500 after its Office of Enforcement Counsel reached agreements with three licensees that committed infractions. Board members approved the agreements during its monthly meeting on Wednesday. Two of the violations were related...
Las Vegas Raiders Tweet on George Floyd Case Criticized But Owner Backs Message
Like many sports franchises and other organizations, the Las Vegas Raiders shared their feelings about Tuesday’s verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin. He is the former Minnesota cop found guilty of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. The...
Ohio Pro Teams Again Call on Legislators to Give Them Sports Betting Licenses
Ohio’s major professional sports teams have banded together to lobby lawmakers and reiterate their call for a piece of any sports betting bill that comes out of the legislature. The Ohio Professional Sports Coalition includes the eight professional sports teams that call...
G2E Organizers Optimistic Attendees Can Return to Las Vegas for 2021 Expo
The 2021 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) is still about six months away. However, signs are that the annual gaming industry event will be able to return to its live, in-person format in Las Vegas this year, albeit with some COVID-related enhancements. The...
Kentucky Starts Court Action to Get Money from Flutter in $1.3B Online Poker Case
The state of Kentucky is continuing its effort to claim a $1.3 billion ruling from a Flutter Entertainment subsidiary over an online poker lawsuit that’s lasted over a decade. A hearing will take place Monday in Frankfort, Ky. On March 25, the...
Federal Judge Rules for Catawba, Says EBCI Rolled “Snake Eyes” in Casino Case
A federal district judge in Washington, DC ruled Friday in a sometimes colorful opinion that the Catawba Indian Nation can proceed with plans to build and open a tribal casino in North Carolina. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) filed the...
Retired Steve Wynn Still Active in Politics, Gives $770K to GOP House Campaign Fund
Republicans in Washington are working to take back the House of Representatives in next year’s elections, and they’re getting a nice chunk of Steve Wynn’s money to achieve that goal. The now-retired casino magnate was one of 11 individuals who contributed $771,900...
Elon Musk’s Boring Company Gives Time, Cost Estimates for Vegas Loop Trips
The Las Vegas Convention Center Loop still has yet to take its first official passenger from one end of the complex to the other. But Elon Musk’s The Boring Company is already moving forward with plans to expand the underground people mover...
GameCo Announces Three Strategic Hires as Vegas Company Lands New Investments
Less than a month after bringing on a new chief executive, GameCo announced on Wednesday the hiring of three additional gaming industry veterans to help the company across its different verticals. Michael Low has joined GameCo, where he will serve as its...
