1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Saratoga Summer Meet a Smash, $878.2M Handle Sets Track Record
The New York Racing Authority (NYRA) wrapped up its summer horse racing season on Labor Day at Saratoga, and by all accounts, it was a highly successful meet at the Upstate New York track. A record $878.2 million was wagered over the...
Hard Rock Online Sportsbook Live in Indiana, Tennessee; Catawba Retail Book Opens
With the NFL regular season kicking off in less than two days, Hard Rock International announced the launch of online sports betting applications in two new states on Tuesday. The Florida-based gaming company, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, unveiled mobile...
Chicago Bears Outline Vision for Arlington Park Dome, Mixed-Use District
The Chicago Bears revealed details Tuesday for their plans to redevelop Arlington Park into a year-round destination that would do more than just host NFL games. But there’s still more than a few "ifs" surrounding the whole deal. The team also announced...
Flightline Now a Huge Breeders’ Cup Classic Favorite After Soaring in Del Mar — VIDEO
It’s understandable if you missed it on Saturday, given it was the first full week of college football. But Flightline’s performance in the Pacific Classic at Del Mar was one for the ages and a strong statement ahead of the Breeders' Cup....
Aaron Judge, Albert Pujols Power the Drama as MLB Season Hits Stretch Run
As of Monday, there’s one month left in the Major League Baseball regular season, and there will be some drama between now and the final pitch thrown on Oct. 5. Two of the top storylines are if Albert Pujols can reach 700...
Cardroom Moratorium Extension Fails in California Senate Committee Tie Vote
A California Senate committee deadlocked on a bill last week that would have extended by a year the state’s moratorium to grant new licenses for cardroom casinos and allow existing ones to expand. The 3-3 vote on Senate Bill 637 came last...
Betr Launches Free-to-Play App to Promote Microbetting Concept in US
Betr, the $50 million microbetting venture launched a month ago by Jake Paul and Joey Levy, doesn’t have a sports betting license yet. But the Miami-based operation has unveiled a free-to-play app to a nationwide audience. Levy and Paul made the announcement...
California Counties Group Opposes Prop 27 Online Sports Betting Measure
Another group has come out against the online sports betting measure that will go before California voters in November. On Friday, the California State Association of Counties (CASC) announced its opposition to Proposition 27, a measure to amend the state’s constitution and...
Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Title Odds Shrink After Reports of Donovan Mitchell Trade
It’s not yet "officially official, but reports of the Utah Jazz trading star guard Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers have sent shockwaves through the NBA. And those waves could be felt at sportsbooks, too. According to reports, the Jazz will receive...
nVenue Lands $1M EBCI Holdings Investment for Microbetting Venture
Microbetting, the term used to describe in-game sports betting on plays or possessions, has been in the news lately. That's thanks to the high-profile launch of Betr, a startup involving Jake Paul. But that’s not the only company looking to blaze a...
