1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Pennsylvania Becomes First State to Partner with PlayPause Self-Exclusion Tool
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board and Conscious Gaming announced this week that the Keystone State will become the first to utilize PlayPause, a new self-exclusion tool for online gaming. PlayPause will allow people who sign up for the self-exclusion program in Pennsylvania...
Rod Ratcliff, Former Indiana Gaming Exec, Has License Suspended by State Regulators
The Indiana Gaming Commission took severe action on Wednesday against one of the founding fathers of the state’s gaming industry. It suspended Rod Ratcliff’s license and also ordered him to surrender his ownership stake in Spectacle Entertainment. The IGC also ordered former...
New COVID Relief Bill Passes Congress, Includes Horse Racing Safety Measure
In the span of a couple hours Monday night, Congress did what it had failed to do for months – pass another federal COVID-19 relief package. By a 359-53 vote in the House and a 92-6 vote shortly thereafter in the Senate,...
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Approve Caesars Southern Indiana Purchase
Two days after the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians tribal council tabled a decision to purchase Caesars Southern Indiana, they reversed course. The sovereign nation’s elected officials held a special meeting not publicized on its website to approve – by a reportedly...
FanDuel Signs NBA Legend Charles Barkley to Multi-Year Ambassador Deal
Just in time for the upcoming NBA season, FanDuel on Monday announced it signed an exclusive deal with Hall of Fame player and current TNT television analyst Charles Barkley. The sports gaming and technology company did not reveal terms for the multi-year...
Expert Says Canadians Need to Address Match-Fixing Before Legalizing Single-Game Sports Betting
Efforts to pass single-game sports betting in Canada will have to wait until lawmakers return to Ottawa next month, as Parliament has adjourned for the holidays. However, when they reconvene, at least one expert is calling on them to take action against...
Isai Scheinberg Among Ten 2020 Finalists for Poker Hall of Fame Enshrinement
PokerStars founder Isai Scheinberg finds himself vying for enshrinement in the Poker Hall of Fame against some legendary pros after the organization revealed its 10 finalists for 2020 on Thursday. Scheinberg is one of three first-time finalists, along with the World Series...
Deadline Looms for Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to Buy Caesars Southern Indiana
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians stands at a crossroads, Principal Chief Richard Sneed told the Tribal Council Tuesday. The tribe will stay there for at least a day, if not longer, as leaders weigh whether to sign off on the purchase...
Sports Betting in North Carolina a Step Closer as Amended EBCI Compact Signed.
Sports betting in North Carolina is one step closer to reality, as Gov. Roy Cooper has signed the amended gaming compact with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, a spokesperson told Casino.org Tuesday. Along with Gov. Cooper, Secretary of State Elaine Marshall...
Rush Street Interactive to Launch BetRivers iGaming in West Virginia Next Year
West Virginia will soon get a fourth mobile casino operator. On Friday, Rush Street Interactive announced it reached an agreement with Century Casinos to offer its iGaming app in the state. That means Rush Street’s BetRivers brand will be available to bettors...
