1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
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...
Kentucky Horse Racing Industry Leaders, Proponents Call for Lawmakers to Save HHR
Kentucky lawmakers heard testimony on Monday from supporters and opponents of historical horse racing (HHR). Those are machines that the state’s Supreme Court said did not meet the definition of pari-mutuel wagering in an opinion earlier this year. The dilemma threatens a...
Craig Carton to Host Weekly Show on WFAN Devoted to Problem Gaming
Craig Carton, whose issues with betting led to a conviction on wire and securities fraud charges in federal court, will start a new weekly radio show beginning next month devoted to problem gaming. The New York sports radio host, who returned to...
Tennis Integrity Unit Suspends Official, Players for Match-Fixing and Betting
December’s just 11 days old, and already it’s been a busy month for the Tennis Integrity Unit, the independent global body charged with snuffing out corruption in the sport. So far this month, three players and one official have received suspensions, including...
Indiana Sports Betting November Handle Exceeds $250M As Competition Increases
Indiana once again reported a record-breaking monthly sports betting handle, with the Midwestern state breaking the quarter-billion dollar barrier for the first time. And even as competition from neighboring states emerges, an industry analyst and a gaming executive believe the Hoosier state...
Trump Tweets ‘Bookies’ Posted Him as Huge Favorite to Reclaim White House on Election Night
President Trump once again took to Twitter Wednesday afternoon to complain about the election results. This time he claimed the odds were with him in a big way on Election Night. He stated “bookies” gave him a 97 percent chance of winning...
