1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Seminole Tribe Pulls Florida Sports Betting App After Federal Appeals Court Ruling
The Seminole Tribe of Florida pulled the plug Saturday on its Hard Rock Sportsbook mobile app. The move came less than 24 hours after a second federal court in as many weeks denied the tribe’s request to continue offering mobile sports betting...
Bob Baffert’s Lawyer Says Latest Drug Test Clears Trainer and Kentucky Derby Winner
The lawyer for Bob Baffert said results from a drug test on 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit show that the horse was not injected with a version of betamethasone, banned under the state’s racing rules. Craig Robertson issued a statement late...
Florida Sports Betting Case: Appeals Court Denies Seminole Request to Keep App Online
A federal appeals court late Friday afternoon turned down a request by the Seminole Tribe of Florida to continue offering sports betting in the Sunshine State. The tribe sought a stay from the District of Columbia US Circuit Court of Appeals as...
Seminole Tribe Slammed For Taking Sports Bets in Florida Despite Judge’s Order
UPDATE (10:45 pm ET) - This article has been updated in response to the federal appeals court's decision Friday night against the Seminole Tribe of Florida. SECAUCUS, NJ – A leading gaming attorney has said that the continued operation of the Hard...
Florida Sports Betting Case: Pari-Mutuels Say Seminoles Knew Compact was ‘Dubious’
Lawyers for two Florida pari-mutuel operators urged a federal appellate court Tuesday not to reverse a lower court’s decision nullifying a mobile sports betting compact. That's because they claim the injuries tribal leaders claim were “self-inflicted.” The issue surrounds a challenge to...
Borgata Website Sees NJ Woman Take Home US Record $3.5M iGaming Slot Jackpot
The holiday weekend was an especially good one for a New Jersey woman, who picked up her $3.5 million check from the Borgata Online Casino after snagging the biggest-ever US iGaming jackpot. Dori B. took home the check after recently playing the...
Everi Seeks Dismissal or Nevada Move in Sightline Cashless Gaming Patent Lawsuit
Everi Holdings responded last week to a lawsuit in a Texas federal court filed nearly two months ago by Sightline Payments. The Texas-based company seeks to dismiss the case or at least get it moved to Nevada. Sightline filed the lawsuit on...
New York Update: Mobile Sports Betting Regs Posted, Downstate Casino Questions Answered
Another key milestone toward mobile sports betting apps going live in New York took place this past week. On Wednesday, regulations approved by the state’s Gaming Commission earlier this month were posted in the State Register. The Register is a weekly publication...
Seminole Tribe ‘Misleading the Court’ in Florida Sports Betting Case, Lawyer Claims
An attorney representing two Florida-based pari-mutuel operators that won a federal court ruling earlier this week told Casino.org Friday that the tribe is “trying to have it both ways.” That's as it appeals the decision to throw out the amended gaming compact...
Caesars Sportsbook and Indianapolis Colts Team for $500 Season Ticket Rebate Promo
A first-of-its-kind partnership was unveiled earlier this week, when Caesars Sportsbook and the Indianapolis Colts announced a deal giving fans a $500 discount for season tickets to next year’s Colts games. That's in exchange for opening an account with the sports betting...
