1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
New York Budget Talks Headed for Overtime, Will Sports Betting Derail Casino Push?
As the clock struck midnight on the East Coast, it became April 1 in New York. That’s the day, per the state’s constitution, that lawmakers are supposed to have a budget in place. However, all signs indicate a protracted negotiation continuing in...
Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Finally Opens to Fanfare in Vegas
Celebrities and reality television stars were among those on hand Thursday to christen the Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, the city's newest casino resort. The event at the off-Strip resort was a historic occasion, as it marked the opening...
Back in Action: Order Temporarily Lifts Suspension Against Tennessee Sportsbook
Action 24/7, the Tennessee sportsbook, received an injunction Friday allowing it to resume operations. The sportsbook was suspended by that state’s lottery earlier this month over concerns about the lack of controls in place to protect against credit card fraud and money...
Canada’s Single-Game Sports Betting Bill Passes, But Still Faces Challenges
A Canadian Parliament committee unanimously passed an amended bill to legalize single-game sports betting on Thursday. But some obstacles remain before people in the Great White North can start downloading apps. The Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights amended C-218 to...
Spectacle Entertainment Fined $530K by Indiana Gaming Commission
An investigation into Spectacle Entertainment remains active. However, the company has already agreed to pay a $530,000 fine to the Indiana Gaming Commission after it missed a deadline to disassociate from its founder. The company was fined $10,000 a day for not...
Canadian Lawmakers to Discuss Possible Changes to Sports Betting Bill Thursday
Thursday stands to be a big day for those interested in seeing the expansion of legalized sports betting in Canada. A parliamentary committee is scheduled to hold a key meeting to discuss a bill that would give provinces the right to allow...
New York Senate Wants to Give Downstate Racinos ‘Points’ Toward Full Casino Licenses
The New York Senate version of the 2021-22 budget bill would give a slight edge in obtaining casino licenses to two existing racinos. A slight “speed-to-market” preference for operators that can expedite opening would benefit the established Empire City Casino and Resorts...
Tennessee Lottery Sports Betting Executive to Leave Next Week
For the second time in less than a year, the Tennessee Education Lottery Corp. is looking for a new sports betting director. A spokesman for the lottery confirmed to Casino.org Tuesday that Danielle Boyd is stepping down as its vice president of...
Ohio Senators Could Introduce Sports Betting Bill Next Month
By this time next month, Ohio lawmakers may be ready to move forward on a sports betting bill. Senate Majority Floor Leader Kirk Schuring (R-Canton) told members of the Senate Select Committee on Gaming last Wednesday that the committee will meet twice...
As Wall Street Shows, Even When US Sportsbooks Lose Money, They Still Can Win
Over the last month, several gaming companies have issued quarterly financial reports. For those with US sportsbooks, losses weren’t uncommon. DraftKings announced adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBIDTA) at a loss of $395.9 million for 2020. That happened as...
