1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
PETA-Backed Harness Racing Bettor Gets $20K Settlement in Lawsuit Over Doped Horse
In what could be a groundbreaking settlement, an Illinois bettor received $20,000 from an owner and a trainer of a standardbred horse that failed a drug test. That horse won a harness race more than four years ago that kept the gambler...
American Gaming Assn. Wants Congress To Shield Casinos from COVID Liabilities
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) signed a bill into law earlier this week that offered protections for casinos and other businesses from liabilities tied to coronavirus-related lawsuit. Now, the American Gaming Association (AGA) is ratcheting up efforts to get a similar bill...
US Sportsbooks Halt College Football Betting as Big Ten, PAC-12 Reportedly Suspend Fall Seasons
Right now, there are more questions than answers when it comes to the upcoming college football season. Sports radio host Dan Patrick reported Monday morning on his show that there’s no consensus between the Power 5 conferences in the sport. Reports came...
After Great Travers Run, Tiz the Law Likely to be Heavy Kentucky Derby Favorite
The Kentucky Derby is now less than four weeks away, and the final major weekend of prep races produced a couple of dominating performances. On Saturday, Tiz the Law cemented his status as the Derby favorite with an electric stretch run in...
BetAmerica Announces $250K Online Slot Winner, Launches Virtual NBA Game
A Pennsylvania woman is a quarter-million dollars richer, thanks to playing BetAmerica’s online casino in her home state. The $250,000 cash prize is the largest single-spin win since the online sports betting and gaming company owned by Churchill Downs Inc. launched its...
GeoComply Technology Allows DraftKings Illinois Customers to Enroll from Casino Parking Lot
When DraftKings launched its mobile sports betting product in Illinois earlier this week, some raised concerns about visiting a casino during a pandemic in order to register. However, thanks to a technology vendor, customers can sign up for mobile anywhere at the...
Sahara Accused of Violating COVID-19 Social Distancing Guidelines After Reopening
Sahara Las Vegas faces potential fines from the Nevada Gaming Commission after the Gaming Control Board filed an 18-page complaint this week. The board charged the Strip resort for not upholding state guidelines on social distancing or crowd control. Like other Strip...
Bettors and Investors Take Stock of Max Player Entering Saturday’s Travers Stakes
There are a couple of ways you can show your support for your horse on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. You can bet on them when they enter a Derby prep race, like Saturday’s Travers Stakes at Saratoga. Or you can...
Animal Welfare Group Wants Feds to Investigate Seven Kentuckians on Cockfighting Allegations
For years, Kentucky has been known as the epicenter of horse racing, as numerous champion thoroughbreds have been born and bred in the Bluegrass State. However, on Thursday, an animal welfare group said the state is also a top breeding hub for...
ZenSports Acquires Option to Buy Nevada Casino, Sets Stage for First US Sports Betting Exchange
The goal to get a sports betting exchange in the US took one pretty significant step toward becoming a reality on Wednesday. That's when ZenSports, an American company that runs an international online exchange, announced a deal with Strategic Gaming Management (SGM)....
