1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Historic Arlington Park’s Racing Days Numbered as Churchill Downs Plans to Sell Illinois Track
Churchill Downs Inc. announced late Tuesday afternoon that it has begun the process to sell Arlington International Racecourse, the iconic Chicago-area track. It is a move few found surprising. The move means the 2021 racing season, scheduled to run from April 30...
Investors File Suit Against FuboTV, Say Execs Misled About Sports Betting Plans
A class-action lawsuit has been filed in federal court against fuboTV. Investors in the sports-centric streaming service claim executives misled them about the company’s profitability and its ability to compete in the sports betting realm. The suit, filed last Wednesday in the...
Appeals Court Rules in Favor of New York, Cuomo Says Seneca Owes State $435M
After a federal appeals court panel ruled Monday against the Seneca Nation of Indians in its ongoing legal battle with New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo had a simple statement for the tribe -- it’s time to pay up. With the state’s latest...
Shinnecock Nation Announces New Casino Plan, May Seek More Than One
Officials from the Shinnecock Indian Nation announced Wednesday plans to build a casino on its sovereign land in the Hamptons region of Long Island. However, Shinnecock leaders said they may not stop with just one gaming venue. The press conference detailing the...
Illinois Lawmaker Wants to Legalize iGaming, But Casinos Offer No Position on Bill Yet
An Illinois lawmaker filed a bill in the General Assembly late last week that would legalize iGaming across the state. House Bill 3142, dubbed the Internet Gaming Act, would allow a casino or racetrack to offer online slots and table games, or...
Las Vegas Raiders Official Team Restaurant to Open Soon at M Resort
Las Vegas got the Raiders last year. Later this year, it’ll get the first official themed restaurant for the Silver and Black. The aptly named Raiders Tavern & Grill will feature more than 3,400 square feet of space at the M Resort...
BetMGM Seeks to Build Sports Betting Brand Through Partnership with Topgolf
BetMGM has found another partner to help promote the mobile sports betting and iGaming product to a new customer base. On Friday, the company announced it reached an agreement with Topgolf Entertainment Group to forge what was described as an “integrated sports...
Illinois Rivers Casino Des Plaines Plans Casino Expansion Project
The owners of Rivers Casino Des Plaines announced Wednesday plans to dramatically increase the size of the suburban Chicago casino. In a press release, Churchill Downs Inc. revealed plans to invest $87 million for a 78,000-square-foot expansion project. The two-story addition would...
COVID-19 Causes US Commercial Gaming Revenues to Fall 31 Percent, Worst Year Since 2003
Thanks to COVID-19 and the shutdowns and restrictions it created in 2020, the US commercial gaming industry saw its worst year in 17 years. That’s according to data revealed by the American Gaming Association on Wednesday. Commercially licensed gaming, which includes state-sanctioned...
Cashless Gaming Update: Boyd Seeks Rollout, IGT Extends Global Payments Deal
The week is just a couple of days old, and already there has been a couple of big announcements regarding cashless gaming. On Monday, Boyd Gaming announced the creation of “BoydPay,” a digital wallet developed with Aristocrat Technologies. Then, on Tuesday, Global...
