1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
New York Lawmakers in Agreement on Mobile Sports Betting, Budget Docs Show
With two-and-a-half weeks left until the 2022 fiscal year starts in New York, lawmakers in both legislative chambers unveiled their budget bills for the upcoming year this weekend. It appears leaders have found at least some common ground on mobile sports betting....
Cincinnati Reds, Pete Rose’s Old Team, Other Ohio Pro Teams Want in on Sports Betting
When Cincinnati Reds CFO Doug Healy testified earlier this week before Ohio legislators regarding sports betting, he made the point of view from state's pro teams very clear. He urged the state Senate Select Committee on Gaming to create a bill that...
Survey to Document Problem Gaming Services Available Across the US
Four organizations announced a partnership this week to conduct the largest problem gambling services survey in the US in five years. Kindbridge, a telehealth provider focused on treating mental health issues pertaining to gamblers and gamers, and the Entain Foundation US will...
Caesars to Resume Seven-Day Hotel Service at Planet Hollywood, The LINQ This Month
Caesars Entertainment announced Friday that two of its Strip properties, the Planet Hollywood Resort and The LINQ Hotel + Experience, will resume seven-day-a-week hotel operations later this month. For Planet Hollywood, the move takes effect on Monday. A week later, on March...
Indiana Sports Betting Dips in February, Will March Madness Help It Rebound?
All good things must come to an end sometime. And for sports betting in Indiana, the time for that was February. The state’s sportsbooks posted a handle of $273.9 million last month, down from $348.2 million in January. That ends a string...
Las Vegas Area Casino, Hospitality Workers Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccinations
Las Vegas casino workers got some news they’ve been waiting to hear for a couple of months on Thursday. That’s when the state expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to include food service and hospitality workers in Clark County. According to a...
MGM Faces DC Lawsuit from Travelers’ Group Over Resort Fee Practice
A nonprofit organization that represents travelers’ interests has filed a lawsuit in the District of Columbia against MGM Resorts International. The suit claims the hospitality and gaming company deceives customers by hiding resort fees Travelers United said the Las Vegas-based company employs...
Nevada Fact Book Details Hits Hospitality Industry Took in 2020, Long Recovery Ahead
The latest version of the Nevada Resorts Association’s Fact Book came out on Tuesday, and many of the facts from the past year were absolutely bleak. The first paragraph of the 81-page biennial report lays that out in no uncertain terms. Employment...
FanDuel, AGA ‘Have a Game Plan’ to Promote Responsible Sports Betting
FanDuel and the American Gaming Association announced jointly Monday they will partner to promote responsible sports betting, with the Flutter Entertainment subsidiary becoming the first sportsbook to join the “Have a Game Plan. Bet Responsibly” campaign. Through the “Have a Game Plan”...
Clark County Posts Survey to Gather Feedback for Oct. 1 Memorial
Clark County is seeking the public’s input on its plan to develop a memorial to remember the Oct. 1, 2017 shooting at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival on the Strip. The memorial will honor those who suffered injuries, survived, or...
