1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Global Gaming Expo Announces In-Person Show to Return to Vegas in October
Commercial and tribal gaming professionals from across the globe will once again converge on Las Vegas this October for the 2021 installment of the Global Gaming Expo (G2E). Officials with the American Gaming Association and Reed Exhibitions made the announcement this past...
Hard Rock Atlantic City to Launch VIP Chartered Jet Service in July
Starting this summer, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City plans to offer chartered flights for high-end clientele. In a press release, the casino announced the service would start on July 16. Ultimate Jet Charters will operate the service, using a...
Bally’s Closes on Tropicana Evansville Purchase, Establishes Presence in Indiana
Tropicana Evansville officially has a new owner. On Friday, both Caesars Entertainment and Bally’s Corp. announced the closing of a deal first announced in October. That deal allows Bally’s to take over gaming operations at the southern Indiana casino. Gaming & Leisure...
As Canadian Sports Betting Bill Nears Passage, Election Rumors Pose a Threat
A bill to legalize single-game sports betting in Canada is making its way through the country’s Senate, with committee hearings set for Friday and next week. However, there are fears that time may soon run out on the legislation, as rumblings of...
Lawsuits Against Bob Baffert Get Boost as Failed Kentucky Derby Drug Test Confirmed
Confirmation of Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit’s failed drug test was a boon for class-action lawsuits against trainer Bob Baffert. One lawyer told Casino.org Wednesday he’s received “a steady flow of calls” regarding his client’s case. There are at least three cases...
DraftKings at Casino Queen Announces $10 Million Expansion Project
Work has started on an expansion project at the DraftKings at Casino Queen in East St. Louis, Ill., according to a statement from the casino released on Tuesday. The $10 million project includes a new sportsbook, along with dining options. A promenade...
Attorneys for Billy Walters Say Feds Knew of Leaks to Reporters, Chose Not to Stop It
Lawyers for Billy Walters said federal authorities knew about leaks of grand jury information to media regarding an insider trading investigation involving the retired sports bettor. But they allowed it to continue. That information was part of a response filed Thursday to...
BetMGM to Offer Mobile Wagering on Horse Racing Through NYRA Bets Partnership
BetMGM and NYRA Bets LLC announced on Friday that the advanced deposit wagering platform for the New York Racing Association (NYRA) would become the first horse racing partner for the online gaming company. The deal allows BetMGM to use NYRA Bets’ wagering...
NY Times Reports DraftKings, del Lago Records Subpoenaed in Federal Inquiry
(UPDATE 7:30 pm ET) - This article was updated to include a comment from del Lago. A prominent New York lobbyist and at least two gaming companies he represents, including DraftKings, have been subpoenaed by federal officials, according to the New York...
California Sports Betting Measure Verified, But Voters Won’t Decide Until Nov. 2022
California voters will get a chance to decide if they want to legalize sports betting in their state. However, it’ll be a while before they can go to the polls. On Thursday, the Secretary of State’s Office announced that proponents of the...
