1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Congress May Remove Obstacles to Online Gaming for Tribal Casinos
Two congressmen have filed legislation that would seek to help more tribal casinos implement online gaming. US Rep. Lou Correa (D-Calif.) issued a statement into the Congressional record Thursday to introduce HR 4308. In his remarks, he said he filed the bill...
June Online Gaming Deposits Down A Bit from May, According to Research Report
A recent report from a research and analytics firm indicates June deposits in US online gaming accounts softened modestly compared to May. It continues a downward trend that has been happening since February, according to Michael Erstad, a senior analyst at M...
Pokagon Band Adds Evolv Weapon Screening Systems at Four Winds Casinos
In an effort to add another layer of security at its casinos, the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians has announced it is installing touchless weapons detection systems from Evolv Technology at all four of its Four Winds Casinos. The system is already...
New York Misses Mobile Sports Betting Solicitation Deadline, More Delays Possible
Thursday was supposed to be the day the New York State Gaming Commission issued a solicitation to find mobile sports betting operators. Instead, it was a missed deadline that left one of the initiative’s ardent supporters disappointed, but not discouraged. A spokesperson...
As Vegas Booms, the Delta Variant Does Too, But New COVID-19 Restrictions Unlikely
Weeks after Las Vegas began to fully reopen from the COVID-19 pandemic, the tourist destination has become a hot spot for the Delta variant. That's a coronavirus strain scientists say is significantly more transmissible than the original virus. However, it does not...
BC Casinos Reopen After 16-Month Shutdown, Live Single-Game Betting Soon
After being closed since March 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, casinos in the Canadian province of British Columbia will finally reopen on Thursday morning. Great Canadian Gaming Corp. issued a release early Wednesday morning announcing that its nine gaming venues in...
Sports Betting Roundup: Bally’s Mobile Up in Iowa, SuperBook Opens Colorado Retail
Bally Bet, the online sportsbook and iGaming app for Bally’s Corp., announced Tuesday the “beta launch” of its mobile sports betting app in Iowa. Bally’s, which has gone through a significant expansion in the past year, does not have any brick-and-mortar casinos...
Catawba Nation to Open ‘Pre-Launch’ Two Kings Casino Thursday in North Carolina
The Catawba Nation will hit a major milestone Thursday in its quest to operate a casino. Tribal leaders join with local, state, and federal officials at noon to celebrate the grand opening of a temporary facility that will get the Catawba started...
UK Gambling Commission Finds Most Bettors Concerned About Cashless Gaming
A study released late last week by the UK Gambling Commission shows that British bettors are wary of cashless gaming technologies. The survey found that 79 percent of bettors believe using cash allows them to “feel in control” of how much they...
Golden Opportunity: NHL Announces Las Vegas to Host 2022 All-Star Game
Another marquee sporting event is heading to Las Vegas. On Monday, before the Tampa Bay Lightning hosted the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, the NHL announced the 2022 All-Star Game would take place in Sin City. It...
