1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Responsible Gaming Advocate Brianne Doura-Schawohl Sets Up Consulting Firm
One of the country’s top advocates for responsible gaming is hanging out her own shingle. This past week, Brianne Doura-Schawohl announced she was starting a consulting firm with a focus on promoting responsible gaming policies. The firm will handle government and industry...
Michigan State University Inks Sports Betting Partnership Deal with Caesars
Spartans and Romans seem like a combination that wouldn’t mix well, given the latter’s preference for opulence and the former’s disdain for it. But they’ll try to make a go for it in Michigan, according to an announcement from Caesars Sportsbook. On...
Indiana Gaming Update: Sportsbooks, Casinos End 2021 on a Strong Note
The final totals are in for Indiana gaming in 2021, and sportsbooks had plenty of reasons to celebrate. In the second full calendar year of sports betting, and a year that more closely resembled the traditional sports calendar, Indiana’s sportsbooks and mobile...
Florida Sports Betting Measure at Crunch Time, Barstool’s Portnoy Backs Petition
With the clock ticking, sports betting operators have started their versions of the two-minute drill to encourage Florida’s registered voters. The goal is to put a sports betting legalization measure on the November ballot. They’ve apparently even called on Barstool Sports founder...
PlayUp Takes Injunction Request Against Former US CEO to Federal Appeals Court
PlayUp has appealed a federal judge’s ruling denying the Australian-based gaming company an injunction against its former CEO. It claims she violated the terms of her employment contract and scuttled a deal that would have led to a $450 million sale of...
PrizePicks Celebrates a Banner 2021, Announces Three New Executive Hires
Like many other gaming companies, 2021 was a very good year for PrizePicks. In a statement Thursday, the single-player daily fantasy sports operator announced it added more than 300,000 new players in 2021. While the privately held company did not disclose revenue,...
New York, Seneca Nation End Gaming Payments Dispute, Agree to New Compact Talks
New York and the Seneca Nation of Indians have resolved their longstanding legal battle over their gaming compact, and agreed to begin negotiations on a new accord. Seneca Nation President Matthew Pagels announced the settlement in a message Wednesday night to tribal...
Florida Casino Petition Suit: Seminole-Funded PAC Wants State Review Stopped
A Florida judge is being asked to stop the certification of signatures for a proposed expanded gaming measure in the state. A political action committee (PAC) supported by the Seminole Tribe of Florida claims they were gathered illegally. "Standing Up for Florida"...
Bob Baffert Considering Lawsuit Against Churchill Downs Over Kentucky Derby Ban
A lawyer for Bob Baffert confirmed to Casino.org Monday night that the Hall of Fame thoroughbred trainer is considering a federal lawsuit against Churchill Downs Inc. The action is an effort to have his 3-year-olds eligible to run in this year’s Kentucky...
New York Mobile Sports Betting Off to a Torrid Start, Instantly Becomes ‘Top State’
Everyone knew the launch of mobile sports betting in New York would be big, even record-setting. However, data from GeoComply showed an off-the-charts start in the Empire State this weekend. According to the Canadian-based company that provides geocaching services to most mobile...
