1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
EPIC Hires Problem Gaming Expert Doura-Schawohl to Help Create Sustainable Industry in US
EPIC Risk Management, a UK-based consulting firm that seeks to reduce harm and promote responsibility in the gaming industry, has hired one of the foremost experts on problem gaming in the US. The goal is to help broaden their footprint on this...
Kentucky Derby 146: Despite Outside Draw, Tiz the Law Tabbed as 3-5 Morning-Line Favorite
On Tuesday morning, Tiz the Law made history at the Kentucky Derby post position draw. On Saturday, the Belmont Stakes champion will look to make more of it, as he seeks the second leg of the 2020 Triple Crown. The Barclay Tagg-trained...
Kentucky Derby 146: How Low Will Tiz the Law’s Odds Go After Tuesday’s Post Draw?
Barring any last-minute changes, it appears a field of 18 will enter Saturday’s Kentucky Derby. On Tuesday morning, post positions will be drawn for the 146th running of the premier horse race for 3-year-olds, and regardless of where he ends up, Tiz...
College Football: As Some Prepare to Kick Off Season, Big Ten Finds Itself Going to Court
Does anybody know what’s going on with Big Ten college football? In particular, does anyone in the Big Ten know what’s going on with Big Ten college football? Just when football players thought they were out for the fall, they may be...
McConnell Announces Bill to Reform Doping, Track Safety Standards in Horse Racing
US Senator from Kentucky Mitch McConnell (R) announced plans Monday to file a bill that would dramatically overhaul the sport of thoroughbred horse racing in the country. The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act calls for the creation of a national body to...
Deals with Kambi, GAN Show Churchill Downs Ready to Make Moves with BetAmerica
Churchill Downs made some gaming news late last week that had nothing to do with the Kentucky Derby. The Louisville, Ky.-based gaming company finally announced it completed deals with Kambi Group PLC and GAN Limited for a multitude of services for BetAmerica,...
US Open Tennis: Will Djokovic Cruise in Men’s Draw, Serena Tie the Women’s Grand Slam Record?
One of the few things normal about this year’s US Open is that the major tennis tournament will start on time. First round action in what is typically the fourth leg of the sport’s Grand Slam will start Monday. But just as...
Catawba Nation Announces Name for $273M North Carolina Casino Resort Project
The Catawba Nation’s $273 million casino project near Charlotte, NC took another step on Friday when tribal leaders unveiled the name for the planned -- and controversial -- resort. Two Kings Casino Resort pays homage to the region and King Hagler, chief...
Murphy Proposes Gutting $20M Racing Subsidy as New Jersey Deals with COVID-Caused Budget Deficit
Staring at a budget deficit of about $5 billion thanks to the COVID-19 crisis, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) sent legislators a revised spending plan for the 2021 fiscal year earlier this week. The plan contained more than $1 billion in...
Sports Betting Par-A-Dice: FanDuel Launches Retail, Mobile Sportsbooks in Illinois
It’s now a party of three in Illinois, as FanDuel launched its mobile sports betting app in the state Friday, joining DraftKings and BetRivers. FanDuel is partnering with the Par-A-Dice Casino, as the sports technology company leverages its partnership with Boyd Gaming,...
