1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Commodity Futures Board’s Bid to Dismiss PredictIt’s Lawsuit Denied
PredictIt and its supporters received a victory in a federal courtroom Tuesday in its quest to keep the political futures exchange operational. However, the plaintiffs didn't get everything they were seeking. At least not yet. A three-judge panel from the Fifth Circuit...
The 2023 College Football Season Has a Big Week Ahead
Last week was the biggest week in the college football season so far, with Georgia capping a perfect record by destroying TCU 65-7 in the national title game. Now, another of the biggest weeks for the upcoming season is coming up. While...
New York Gets $709M From Online Sports Betting Taxes in First Year
The results are in, and New York was definitely the big winner in the first year of online sports betting in the state. A release from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office Friday reported that the state collected more than $709 million in tax...
Sports Betting Roundup: Caesars, SuperBook Opens New Retail Sportsbooks
Caesars Entertainment made history Wednesday. That's when it celebrated the grand opening of a full-service brick-and-mortar sportsbook at the Las Vegas-based company’s casino in Windsor, Ontario. The opening of the retail sportsbook comes more than 18 months after the Canadian government legalized...
Bet365 Gets Online Market Access Rights in Pennsylvania with Churchill Downs Deal
Churchill Downs Incorporated has a new gaming partner. On Monday afternoon, the Louisville-based gaming company announced a multiyear deal with bet365 that gives the British-based online gaming operator market access in Pennsylvania. The agreement gives bet365 access to online sports betting and...
College Football Championship: Underdog TCU Takes On Big Dog Georgia
Does TCU have one more upset left in them? On Monday night, millions of American sports fans will flock to their TVs to find out the answer. The Horned Frogs are all that stand in the way of Georgia claiming its second...
IGAC Ends $350M Deal That Would Have Taken PlayUp Public
A $350 million deal that would have made PlayUp a publicly traded company has fallen through. That’s according to a document a special purchase acquisition company (SPAC) filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday. IG Acquisition Corp. (IGAC) said...
Entain’s Unikrn Takes Wagers Tied to Horror Film M3GAN
In what may likely be a first, a sportsbook is taking wagers on what happens in a movie. Yes, you read that right. Online operation unikrn has set an over/under market for the film M3GAN, which hits theaters Friday. The horror film...
BetMGM, Caesars, and DraftKings Face $150K Fines for Violating Ohio Rules
Ohio gaming authorities announced plans on Thursday to fine BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, and DraftKings $150,000 apiece. That's after each was found violating state standards for responsible gambling messaging. The three operators or their affiliate marketer advertised their product through various platforms. They...
New York Releases Solicitation for Last Three Casino Licenses, No Deadline Set
As expected, New York gaming officials released the request for applications late Tuesday afternoon for the three remaining casino licenses available in the state. The Gaming Facility Location Board has provided no official deadline for submissions. All applicants must be willing to...
