1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Las Vegas Raiders Owner Mark Davis Agrees to Buy WNBA Aces from MGM Resorts
The Las Vegas Aces are set to get a new owner. But don’t expect the WNBA team to be on the move. The women’s basketball team announced Thursday that Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis has agreed to buy the franchise from...
Indiana Gaming Commission Says Suspended Ratcliff Has Not Resolved Trustee Issue
A trustee to oversee Rod Ratcliff's ownership stake in Spectacle Entertainment has yet to be appointed, the Indiana Gaming Commission told Casino.org. It has been three weeks since the commission suspended his gaming license and ordered the longtime casino executive to refrain...
Las Vegas Woman Gets Three Years in Federal Prison for Role in Sweepstakes Scam
A 50-year-old Las Vegas woman received a three-year federal prison sentence Wednesday for her role in a $9 million criminal scheme. The action targeted mostly elderly and other vulnerable victims who received fraudulent mailers claiming they won prizes. In addition to the...
Indiana Lawmakers File iGaming Legislation as Sports Betting Continues to Grow
Indiana lawmakers have filed bills to open the door to online casino gaming in the state, as many have expected. State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) told Casino.org Tuesday that the legislation is a “natural progression” for gaming in the Hoosier state....
Kentucky Lawmaker Files Sports Betting Bill for the 2021 Legislative Session
Kentucky state Rep. Adam Koenig has once again filed legislation seeking to legalize sports betting in the state. The Erlanger, Kentucky Republican has previously filed similar legislation. Last year, the state Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations (LOAR) Committee, which Koenig chairs, unanimously...
Elon Musk New World’s Richest Man at $190B, as Las Vegas May Help Him Make More Money
Move over Jeff Bezos, there’s a new richest person in the world. On Thursday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who is seeking to transform transportation in Las Vegas, officially took over that title. Forbes tracks that in real-time on its web site. As...
Tennessee Lottery Gives First Approval for Churchill Downs to Offer Sports Betting
Tennessee Education Lottery Corp. (TELC) officials on Wednesday gave preliminary approval to Churchill Downs Interactive Gaming to operate a sportsbook in the Volunteer State. There still remain a few items for the lottery to address with the Louisville-based company before it can...
New York Lawmakers’ Online Sports Betting Bill Takes Different Approach From Cuomo
Two New York state lawmakers filed legislation on Thursday to legalize mobile sports betting. However, they’re proposing a different format than what Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed earlier in the week. Under Senate Bill S1183 filed by state Sen. Joseph Addabbo, D-Queens, the...
Members Petition EBCI Tribal Council to Reconsider Caesars Southern Indiana Purchase
Nearly three weeks after the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians voted to go ahead with the purchase of Caesars Southern Indiana, a group of tribal members has filed a petition seeking to overturn that decision. The group includes a former chief and...
Kentucky Man Plays Lottery Numbers Based Off Movie, Claims $2M Powerball Prize
A Kentucky man has decided to retire for good after cashing in a $2 million Powerball ticket this week. According to the Kentucky Lottery, the man – who opted to remain anonymous – matched the first five numbers from the Dec. 26...
