1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
UPDATED: New York Approves Nine to Offer Mobile Sports Betting
The New York State Gaming Commission unanimously approved sports betting licenses to eight platform providers during its meeting Monday afternoon. The awards mean nine operators will be allowed to offer mobile wagering. The winning bidders were led by platform provider Kambi Group,...
Florida Sports Betting Update: Federal Judge Frustrated by US Government Response
The next few days will be pivotal ones for those interested in the fate of sports betting in Florida. On Friday, a federal judge in the District of Columbia gave attorneys representing the Department of the Interior and Interior Secretary Deb Haaland...
The Bicycle Fined $500K by Feds, Faces California Anti-Money Laundering Charges
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Friday filed a complaint with the state’s Gambling Control Commission against The Bicycle Hotel and Casino. That's after the federal government fined the Bell Garden cardroom $500,000 for violating a law to stop money laundering. Earlier...
Fubo Debuts Sportsbook in Iowa with Mobile App Syncing to Streaming Platform
America’s newest sportsbook launched on Wednesday, as online streaming service fuboTV went live with its app in Iowa. Getting into the gaming business has been a priority of the sports-centric streaming platform. Company executives see sports betting as a market opportunity that...
New York Gaming Commission to Discuss Mobile Sports Betting Bids on Monday
The New York State Gaming Commission will meet Monday afternoon to consider awarding mobile sports licenses. That’s according to an agenda released by the state agency Thursday afternoon. The agenda packet does not provide a list of recommended operators or platform providers....
New York Sports Betting Operators May Soon Be Announced, Tax Rate Likely 51%
New York state gaming officials may reveal perhaps as early as this week who wins contracts to operate mobile sports betting applications in the state, according to a report. The New York Post indicated Tuesday at least two of the six bids...
California Tribal Leaders Propose Measure for Mobile Sports Betting Exclusivity
Three California tribal chairmen have circulated a letter throwing out the possibility of yet another mobile sports betting measure on next year’s ballot. That plan would give tribes online exclusivity. California’s tribal gaming operators came out last week against mobile sports betting...
Hard Rock’s Jim Allen Says Pari-Mutuel Interest ‘Tremendous’, As Florida Sports Betting Begins
Sports betting in Florida didn’t start out with a bang. Rather on Monday, the Seminole Tribe of Florida unveiled its online application with a soft launch in the Sunshine State. A spokesperson told Casino.org Tuesday the tribe looks forward to announcing more...
Rush Street Interactive’s New iGaming Engine Allows for Multiplayer Events
Online gaming giant Rush Street Interactive has unveiled a multiplayer engine that enables tournament play with some unique features. Called “RushArena,” the Chicago-based company developed it based on the free bingo game it offers on its iGaming platform. RSI’s first offering in...
Maryland Man Wins His Second $2M Prize from a Lottery Scratch-Off
Winning a million-dollar lottery prize is supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But tell that to a Maryland man. The Maryland Lottery reported earlier this week that a 65-year-old retired utility worker claimed the final $2 million prize in the aptly-named $2,000,000...
