1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
(UPDATE) Florida Sports Betting Case Judge Denies Seminole Stay, Tribe Takes Request to Appeals Court
UPDATE (3:45 pm ET) - This article has been updated to include information on the Seminole Tribe of Florida's emergency appeal to the District of Columbia US Circuit Court of Appeals seeking a stay of US District Judge Dabney Friedrich's order. A...
Seminole Tribe Appeals Federal Ruling, Seeks Stay in Florida Sports Betting Case
The Seminole Tribe of Florida said on Tuesday it will appeal a decision a federal judge handed down the night prior. That federal ruling set aside an amended gaming compact the tribal nation reached with Florida officials earlier this year. In addition...
Churchill Downs Incorporated Sells Most of Calder Casino Property for $291M
Churchill Downs Incorporated on Monday announced it has reached an agreement to sell more than 115 acres of land it owns at the Calder Casino in Miami Gardens, Fla., for $291 million. The Louisville-based gaming company said in a statement that Link...
Florida Sports Betting Stopped By Federal Judge, Says New Seminole Compact Invalid
A federal judge on Monday night completely threw out the amended gaming compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and state officials. That stops – for now – statewide mobile sports betting, which the tribe launched three weeks ago. US District Judge...
Mattress Mack Bets $2M on +2300 New England Patriots to Win the Super Bowl
“Mattress Mack” has made some big bets over the past few years. But the Houston businessman and noted sports bettor made a huge one just a few days ago. If it hits, he’ll walk away netting $46 million. Mack, whose name is...
New York Tracks, Arenas Would Get Sports Betting Under Sen. Addabbo’s Bill
This article has been updated to include a comment from a NYRA official on New York sports betting and clarify the availability of kiosks at Empire City and Yonkers. Sports betting in New York is getting ready to expand, thanks to...
Nevada Gaming Control Board Hears Sightline Call for Online Verification of Wagering Apps
Nevada regulations regarding cashless gaming and other technical solutions may be changing. That's thanks to a proposal by Sightline Payments that was the focus of a Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) work session earlier this week. The Las Vegas-based financial technology company...
Chicago Reveals Details on Billion-Dollar Casino Bids, Presentations Set for Dec. 16
The companies behind the five proposals for Chicago’s casino-resort project will get a chance to present their plans to the public on Dec. 16. That’s according to a release from city officials on Friday that included more details about each of the...
New York Lawmakers Want Licenses for Downstate Casinos Next Year
Two key lawmakers in New York are calling for the state to speed up the clock when it comes to issuing downstate casino licenses. At a press conference Wednesday outside the Empire City Casino in Yonkers, Assemblyman Gary Pretlow, D-Mount Vernon, said...
Churchill Downs Terre Haute Casino Can’t Proceed Because of Ongoing Appeal
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Gaming Commission has found the company it wants to operate the state's newest casino. However, before Churchill Downs Incorporated can officially break ground on The Queen of Terre Haute, the regulatory agency must win a case before a...
