1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
California Tribes Voice Opposition to Proposed Sports Betting Measures
The battle lines for California sports betting were officially – and firmly – drawn on Friday. That's when two Native American groups announced a new coalition to oppose two measures being proposed by commercial gaming in the state. The California Nations Indian...
Hard Rock Submits Bid for Chicago Resort Casino License – Update: Bally’s and Rush Street Gaming Also In
UPDATE: Proposals have also been received from Bally's Corporation, which submitted two proposals for two different sites, and Rush Street Gaming, which submitted proposals for two different locations. CINCINNATI – Efforts by Chicago officials to attract bidders for its downtown casino solicitation...
Churchill Downs Moves On Expansion, But Nixes New Chicago Projects
Churchill Downs Incorporated plans to grow the company with the money it will receive from land sales at Arlington Park and Calder Casino. That's according to CEO Bill Carstanjen, speaking during the company’s third-quarter earnings conference call on Thursday. In doing so,...
Seminoles Sign Five Pari-Mutuel Partners for Florida Sports Betting, Seek More
Sports betting in Florida is still not a go quite yet. However, a major milestone was crossed Thursday when the Seminole Tribe of Florida announced the first partners of what would be a statewide retail network. Five pari-mutuel operators have signed marketing...
Ohio Senator Optimistic About Sports Betting Bill Moving Forward Soon
One of the principal lawmakers behind the push to legalize sports betting in Ohio is optimistic about its chances. He said earlier this week that a conference committee could begin meeting as early as next week to hammer out a final bill...
New York Sports Betting Deadline Nears, Lawmaker Wants All Applicants Licensed
Monday is a big day for New York mobile sports betting. Bidders must tell the state’s gaming commission if they can work with the tax matrix that was released last week. Once 5 pm ET hits, it will then be up to...
Magnolia Bluffs Expands Sportsbook as IGT Helps Casino Operate Independently
Last Thursday, a crowd gathered at the Magnolia Bluffs Casino in Natchez, Miss., as casino management and city leaders showed off the property’s updated sportsbook, called Playmakers. Sports betting had been in place at the casino, located on the Mississippi River in...
Nevada Gaming Commission Names Retired Judge As First Chairwoman
The incoming chair of the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) said in an interview this past week she’s eager to taking on the “new challenge” the regulatory body presents. Jennifer Togliatti spoke with Howard Stutz of The Nevada Independent on Thursday. The former...
Paskenta Band Celebrates Expansion of Tribe’s Northern California Casino
A northern California tribe celebrated the conclusion of a casino expansion project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday. The Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians gathered with leaders from Tehama County and Corning for the event at the Rolling Hills Casino and Resort, located...
Hard Rock Cincinnati to Celebrate Grand Opening with a Different Type of Hit Maker
On Friday, Hard Rock International will celebrate the official grand opening of its Cincinnati casino. And the gaming and entertainment company that has made its name celebrating hitmakers is bringing one in – just not from the music industry – for the...
