1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
DraftKings Refunds Some Penn State Bets After Indiana Pulls Out Upset
The first weekend of Big Ten college football action provided some big upsets – attaboy, Rutgers -- as well as a dramatic and controversial finish that ended up prompting DraftKings to refund some bets. Perhaps the game of this season took place...
Federal Lawsuits Claim Apple, Google Profit from Social Gaming Apps Illegal in Alabama
Two lawsuits were filed in an Alabama federal court Wednesday against Google and Apple. The matters claim the tech giants allow residents in the southern state to download apps and gamble illegally. The plaintiffs want a judge to grant class-action status to...
The Cromwell Reopening for ‘Adults Only’, Caesars Entertainment Also Resuming in Vegas
Caesars Entertainment announced Thursday that when The Cromwell reopens next week, it will do so as the first “adults-only” resort on the Las Vegas Strip. The move means the hotel will be available only for guests 21 years old and up, although...
Iowa Gaming Officials Fine DraftKings $5,000 for Violating Self-Exclusion List Regulations
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has fined DraftKings $5,000 for violating a regulation regarding the state’s self-exclusion list. IRGC Administrator Brian Ohorilko told Casino.org Thursday that the Boston-based sports technology and entertainment company failed to download the updated list within seven...
Gamine, Bob Baffert-Trained Filly, Reportedly Failed Drug Test After Kentucky Oaks
Gamine, a stakes-winning thoroughbred trained by Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, reportedly tested positive for a banned substance after her third-place finish in the Kentucky Oaks. The New York Times reported the story Thursday evening, citing anonymous sources. If true, it...
After Fanless Meet Ends This Weekend, Santa Anita to Become Election Site for LA Voters
Santa Anita wraps up its fall racing meet this weekend. But the Southern California track won’t close down officially just yet. Starting next Thursday, the historic property will open its doors and become a voting center for the first time since the...
As Louisiana Referendum Nears, Sports Betting Proponents Speak Out in Favor of Measure
The push to get sports betting legalized in Louisiana has taken a public turn in the last week. Newspapers, a key business organization, and state lawmakers have come out in support of the measure. Voters in all 64 of the state’s parishes...
Illinois Man, 85, Gets Three-Month Home Incarceration Sentence for Role in Illegal Chicago Sports Betting Operation
An 85-year-old man received a three-month home detention sentence Monday from a federal judge in Illinois, as well as a year of probation for his role in an illegal sportsbook in the Chicago area. The sentencing of Eugene "Geno" Del Giudice comes...
Arkansas Officials Get Sneak Peak of Saracen Casino Before Tuesday’s Grand Opening
Officially, the Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, Ark., is set to hold its grand opening on Tuesday. However, state and community leaders got a sneak peek at the $350 million development on Thursday, when the Downstream Development Authority of the Quapaw...
Crown Resorts Announces Money Laundering Investigation by Australian Authorities
Crown Resorts Limited announced Monday morning (Sunday night, ET) that Australian authorities are investigating the gaming company’s Melbourne casino for potential violations of money laundering and other laws. The Australian-based gaming company made the revelation in a statement to the Australian Securities...
