1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Real-Money US Gaming Apps May Post on Google Play Store Starting Monday
Monday stands to be a pretty big day for mobile sports bettors who own Android smartphones. That’s when Google Play updates its policy and will allow real-money gaming apps to be marketed in its store. Among the types of apps that will...
Vegas Golden Knights Ax Partnership with Mexican Tout Service After Only Three Days
Just three days after the Vegas Golden Knights announced a long-term agreement with Mexican-based sports betting tout UpickTrade, the NHL team put a stop to the arrangement on Saturday. The brief partnership met with criticism on social media. "The Vegas Golden Knights...
DraftKings Tops Analyst Expectations in Fourth Quarter, Forecasts Up to $1B in ’21 Revenue
DraftKings beat Wall Street estimates for revenue when it reported its quarterly financial results on Friday. That helped the major sports betting operator’s stock jump nearly 6.5 percent to $61.53 in trading later that day. That was despite posting losses of $266.4...
Ohio Grocery Stores Tell Lawmakers They Want to Offer Sports Betting, Too
The Ohio Senate Select Committee on Gaming met for the third time on Wednesday. They took testimony from stakeholders one would usually associate with the push to legalize sports betting, such as sportsbook operators and responsible gaming advocates. But the committee also...
Historic Arlington Park’s Racing Days Numbered as Churchill Downs Plans to Sell Illinois Track
Churchill Downs Inc. announced late Tuesday afternoon that it has begun the process to sell Arlington International Racecourse, the iconic Chicago-area track. It is a move few found surprising. The move means the 2021 racing season, scheduled to run from April 30...
Investors File Suit Against FuboTV, Say Execs Misled About Sports Betting Plans
A class-action lawsuit has been filed in federal court against fuboTV. Investors in the sports-centric streaming service claim executives misled them about the company’s profitability and its ability to compete in the sports betting realm. The suit, filed last Wednesday in the...
Appeals Court Rules in Favor of New York, Cuomo Says Seneca Owes State $435M
After a federal appeals court panel ruled Monday against the Seneca Nation of Indians in its ongoing legal battle with New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo had a simple statement for the tribe -- it’s time to pay up. With the state’s latest...
Shinnecock Nation Announces New Casino Plan, May Seek More Than One
Officials from the Shinnecock Indian Nation announced Wednesday plans to build a casino on its sovereign land in the Hamptons region of Long Island. However, Shinnecock leaders said they may not stop with just one gaming venue. The press conference detailing the...
Las Vegas Raiders Official Team Restaurant to Open Soon at M Resort
Las Vegas got the Raiders last year. Later this year, it’ll get the first official themed restaurant for the Silver and Black. The aptly named Raiders Tavern & Grill will feature more than 3,400 square feet of space at the M Resort...
BetMGM Seeks to Build Sports Betting Brand Through Partnership with Topgolf
BetMGM has found another partner to help promote the mobile sports betting and iGaming product to a new customer base. On Friday, the company announced it reached an agreement with Topgolf Entertainment Group to forge what was described as an “integrated sports...
