1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
GRAY OR SKILL?: Debate Over Gaming Machines Heating Up in Kentucky
Sports betting isn’t the only gaming subject Kentucky lawmakers want to address in Frankfort this year. Another topic of interest is so-called “gray games” or “skill games,” which have become a hot topic across the state over the last couple of years....
New York Gaming Commission to Consider Restrictions on Sports Betting Ads
New York’s gaming regulatory body may change its rules regarding online sports betting promotions and advertisements, and those could be approved as soon as Monday. Many of the 18 topics listed in a memo sent last week by Edmund Burns, general counsel...
Jake Paul Wants to Silence Doubters in Cruiserweight Bout With Tommy Fury
UPDATE (4 pm ET) - This article has been updated to include odds on the Paul-Fury fight at Circa Sports in Nevada and BetMGM in Arizona. (Sunday, 2 PM ET) Added states where DraftKings is taking bets on the fight. It appears...
ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY DERBY: Brad Cox Trains Top Two Favorites in Rebel
The Kentucky Derby is now just 10 weeks away, and we’re now in the phase where horses can pretty much punch their ticket to Louisville by winning one of the upcoming qualifiers. Last week, Angel of Empire pulled off an upset, winning...
Kentucky Sports Betting Bill Filed in General Assembly, Up to 27 Operators Permitted
Supporters of legalizing sports betting in Kentucky hope the fifth time is the charm. On Wednesday, state Rep. Michael Meredith, R-Oakland, filed House Bill 551, legislation that would allow sportsbooks to operate through the state’s racetracks. The bill is modeled after previous...
Full House Resorts Enters Illinois, Opens Temporary Casino in Waukegan
The newest casino in Illinois opened over the weekend. Full House Resorts welcomed guests to The Temporary by American Place in Waukegan on Friday evening. As the name suggests, it will serve as a short-term facility while the Las Vegas-based company prepares...
Calvin Ridley Seeks NFL Comeback After Missing Season for Sports Betting Suspension
Calvin Ridley, currently banned from playing in the NFL after he bet on games during the 2021 season, is seeking reinstatement. Multiple media outlets reported the 28-year-old wide receiver submitted his application last Wednesday, the first day he was eligible to do...
NY Lawmakers Joseph Addabbo and Gary Pretlow Seek to Authorize iGaming
Two New York lawmakers have filed bills that would legalize online casinos, otherwise known as iGaming, across the state. The bills filed by state Sen. Joseph Addabbo, D-Queens, and Assemblyman Gary Pretlow, D-Mount Vernon, are similar to the ones they filed last...
California Tribal Gaming Growing Despite Adversity, Trade Chair James Siva Says
California’s tribal gaming nations have faced a couple of stiff challenges in recent years. But the leader of the trade group representing them said the sovereign nations have weathered the storm and then some. California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) Chairman James...
Pennsylvania Sportsbooks Report Big Win for Super Bowl, Nevada Revises Revenue Numbers
The Philadelphia Eagles may not have won the Super Bowl last week, but the big game was a big winner for Pennsylvania sportsbooks. According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), sportsbooks and online wagering apps reported $29.7 million in expected revenues...
