1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
California Mayors Back Sportsbooks’ Plan, Cardrooms Fund Anti-Tribal Group
This past week featured a lot of movement on initiatives that would legalize sports betting in California. And chances are good there will be some more movement in the week ahead. None of it will likely settle anything, as the Golden State...
As Empire City Turns 15, MGM Resorts Reiterates Interest in Full Casino License
October marks the 15th anniversary for the Empire City Casino, and according to a release from MGM Resorts International, the Yonkers, NY facility heralded the occasion by reaching another milestone. Earlier this month, the video lottery terminal venue at Yonkers Raceway reached...
New York State Information Request for Downstate Casinos Could Expedite Licensing Process
While a lot of buzz has been generated about the steps New York has taken regarding mobile sports betting, the state also took action on another gaming front this week. And, according to one lawmaker, that could lead to the state getting...
Full House Takes Its Case for $250M Terre Haute Casino to Local Residents
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Representatives from Full House Resorts held a public meeting Thursday regarding its casino proposal for Vigo County, Ind. The goal was to tout what it would bring to the west central community if the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) picks its...
New York Sets Final Tax Rates for Online Sports Betting; Amended Bids Due Monday
New York has moved one step closer to rolling out statewide mobile sports betting. But questions still remain about the number of operators that will be selected and just how high the tax rate will go. Tom Precious, Albany bureau chief for...
Bally’s Evansville Reopens Casino After Tech Outage Forced Closure
Bally’s Evansville reopened late Tuesday morning after the Indiana casino closed down unexpectedly on Monday. Diane Spiers, the executive director of public relations for Bally’s Corp., told Casino.org Tuesday that the casino reopened at 11 am CT. The Evansville Courier & Press...
Federal Judge Dismisses Florida Sports Betting Lawsuit Against Gov. DeSantis
A federal judge in Florida late Monday dismissed a lawsuit brought by two pari-mutuel operators. That lawsuit sought to stop the state from enforcing a revised gaming compact that allows the Seminole Tribe of Florida to offer sports betting across the state....
Yaamava Casino to Hold Virtual Forum on Gaming, Hospitality Careers
The Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel will hold a free virtual career development event on Monday and Tuesday for people considering careers in the gaming and hospitality sector. The Highland, Calif., casino is owned and operated by the San Manuel...
Indiana Gaming Commission Reveals More Data About Terre Haute Casino Candidates
New information was released this past week by the Indiana Gaming Commission on the Terre Haute casino license project. It shows that the four bidders project their proposed developments will create between 400 to 800 new jobs. Additionally, it will generate adjusted...
Caesars Southern Indiana Ushers In Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to Commercial Gaming
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), the new owners of Caesars Southern Indiana, celebrated their first venture into commercial gaming with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the casino resort across the river from Louisville. EBCI Holdings, the tribe’s commercial gaming arm, took...
