1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Breeders Cup Report Cites Missed Chances to Save Mongolian Groom from Fatal Injury at Santa Anita
Earlier this week, the Breeders’ Cup released a report that stated there were opportunities to remove Mongolian Groom from racing in the Breeders’ Cup Classic, and that the 4-year-old gelding received “extra scrutiny” before suffering a fatal injury in the Nov. 2...
Hard Rock International May Have Georgia on its Mind After Midwest Gaming Expansion Settles
GARY, Ind. – It’s been a busy few months for Hard Rock International, especially when it comes to its Midwest gaming ventures. Since September, the company owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, has closed on its purchase of JACK Cincinnati Casino,...
Arlington, Thoroughbred Horsemen Still Deadlocked Over Purses as Illinois Racing Board Meeting Looms
It’s looking more likely that Arlington International Racecourse and the Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (ITHA) will not have a contract in place for the upcoming 2020 meet by the time the Illinois Racing Board (IRB) convenes next week. The Illinois expanded gaming...
Texas Couple Gambles, Leaving Toddler in Running Car, Faces Abandonment Charges After Teens Commit Auto Theft
A Texas couple faces child abandonment charges after they kept a sleeping toddler in a running car while they played electronic gaming machines in a Houston area gas station. According to Harris County Sheriff’s Office press release, deputies received a call shortly...
Kentucky Sports Betting Bill Passes First Hurdle With Unanimous Vote After Amendment Allows Wagers on In-State College Games
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky took the first step on Wednesday toward legalizing sports betting, as a state House committee unanimously passed House Bill 137 with a couple of revisions from the original bill. With the committee room filled to capacity with interested...
Indiana Gaming Update: New Inland Casino Already Bearing Fruit for Caesars, FanDuel Sees Big Jump in Sports Betting
The December monthly revenue report from the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) showed that the state’s newest land-based casino is already starting to reap the benefits of its move, and sports betting continues to rise. Taxable adjusted gross revenue (AGR) from the state’s...
Tennessee Sports Betting Draft Rules Draw Remarks on Parlay, Payout Cap Issues
The Tennessee State Lottery received more than 580 comments on its draft regulations for sports betting. That’s according to a document posted on the lottery’s web site. Per the law state legislators passed last year, the Lottery is responsible for regulating sports...
$300 Million Gary Casino Project Brings Hard Rock and Experienced Indiana Gaming Firm Together
GARY, Ind. – Less than six months after announcing their plans, officials from Spectacle Entertainment, Hard Rock International, and this northwestern Indiana city celebrated the groundbreaking last week for a $300 million land-based casino many believe will help transform and revive the...
NFL Sunday Divisional Playoffs: Bettors Like Chiefs at Home, Prefer Seahawks on the Road
The final two spots for the NFL Conference Championships will be up for grabs on Sunday, as the Houston Texans visit the Kansas City Chiefs in an AFC clash and the Green Bay Packers host the Seattle Seahawks in an NFC playoff...
Louisville Star Jordan Nwora Gets Death Threat From Someone Who Lost $15 Wager
Jordan Nwora, a star college basketball player for the Louisville Cardinals, told reporters Tuesday night that he received a death threat after a poor performance in a loss to archrival Kentucky. A preseason Associated Press All-American and the Cardinals leading scorer, Nwora...
