1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Bob Baffert Denied Injunction in Kentucky Derby Federal Lawsuit
A federal judge in Louisville on Friday denied Bob Baffert’s request for an injunction that would have given the Hall of Fame thoroughbred trainer a chance to enter horses in this year’s Kentucky Derby. US District Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings’ decisions in...
Monarch Fined $400K for Proxy Betting, Switches to GeoComply for Geolocation Services
Monarch Casino & Resort has retained GeoComply to provide geolocation services for its Colorado online sports betting site, Casino.org has learned. The announcement came on Thursday, the same day the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission approved a $400K fine levied against the...
Nevada Lawmaker Wants State Lottery for Youth Mental Health Services
A Nevada lawmaker said Thursday he wants to amend the state’s constitution to legalize a state lottery with proceeds funding youth mental health services. Assistant Majority Assembly Floor Leader Cameron "CH" Miller, D-North Las Vegas, announced his proposal in a release. He...
Churchill Downs Closes on Arlington Park Sale, New Chicago Bears Stadium Still Not Guaranteed
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) announced late Wednesday afternoon it has completed the sale of its Arlington Park property to the Chicago Bears. The closing of the $197.2 million deal comes as expected, more than 500 days after the Louisville-based company announced the...
DraftKings, Barstool Agree to Hefty Fines for Ohio Sports Betting Violations
Two sports betting operators agreed Wednesday to pay a combined $750K to the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) after admitting to rules violations related to promoting their online sportsbooks. The fines levied against DraftKings and Penn Sports Interactive were approved during the...
William Hill Nevada Apps Remain Down After Super Bowl Sunday Snafu
Representatives from Caesars Entertainment said Tuesday the company is continuing to work on restoring the William Hill mobile sports betting apps in Nevada after “an unforeseen technical issue” caused the sportsbook’s operations to crash in the Silver State during Sunday’s Super Bowl....
Indiana Sportsbook Handle Drops in January, Revenues Up from Year Ago
Indiana’s sportsbooks saw betting traffic decrease substantially in January, the first month for legal sports betting in neighboring Ohio. However, it wasn’t all bad news for Hoosier operators. The retail sportsbooks and online wagering apps reported a handle of $427.2 million and...
Titus, Reschenthaler Remain Co-Chairs of Congressional Gaming Caucus
The leaders of the Congressional Gaming Caucus will continue in their roles for the next two years. On Monday, US Reps Dina Titus, D-Nev., and Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., announced they would again serve as co-chairs of the bipartisan group that seeks to...
American Gaming Association Comes Out Against Bill to Bar Sportsbook Ads
The nation’s top gaming industry trade group has come out in strong opposition to a New York congressman’s proposal to ban sports betting advertisements on television, radio and the internet. In a statement to Casino.org, American Gaming Association (AGA) Vice President for...
Ohio Governor Wants 20% Sports Betting Tax, Potential Promo Bonus Ban for Violators
Sports betting in Ohio has only been around for six weeks. However, that’s enough time for Gov. Mike DeWine to call for some major changes. Among the items in DeWine's proposed two-year budget, the Republican governor wants the tax on sports betting...
