1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
NHL Reportedly Shuns Las Vegas as Toronto, Edmonton Tabbed as Hub Cities
While there are still some issues left to be resolved between the NHL and its players' union, it appears all signs are still pointing toward resuming play later this month. Unfortunately, those same reports have Las Vegas on the outside looking in....
Promoters Considering Allegiant Stadium for Fury-Wilder III in December
Reports are circulating that Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder will meet again in Las Vegas this year, only the venue will be a little bigger this time. ESPN reported on Wednesday that promoters for the third match between the two heavyweight boxers...
California Gov. Newsom, Citing COVID Spike, Essentially Closes Cardrooms in 19 Counties
On Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) issued an order that required certain business sectors, including cardrooms, to cease indoor operations in 19 counties effective immediately. That comes as the state seeks to control the spread of the coronavirus, and Newsom said...
Recall Effort Against Las Vegas Mayor Goodman Stopped as Coronavirus Complicates Petition Drive
The leader of the effort to oust Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman (D) announced the suspension of the campaign Wednesday, citing complications brought on by the coronavirus to the petition drive. Initially, retired poker pro Doug Polk had until next month to...
DraftKings Seeks Earlier Entry in Illinois Through Sports Betting Partnership with Casino Queen
DraftKings has found its sports betting partner in Illinois. The Boston-based sports entertainment and gaming company announced it reached a multi-year agreement to operate a retail sportsbook and a mobile app for the Casino Queen in a filing submitted to the US...
Borgata Opts to Remain Closed After New Jersey Governor Keeps Indoor Dining Restriction in Place
New Jersey’s casinos still can reopen as early as this Thursday. But the state’s largest venue has pulled back on its plan to resume operations next week after Gov. Phil Murphy (D) put the brakes on allowing indoor dining to take place....
Churchill Downs to Host Some Fans for September Kentucky Derby, Invests $13.5M to Expand Instant Racing Parlor
Churchill Downs got a bit of good news last week when the iconic Louisville racetrack announced it received approval from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) to run this year’s Kentucky Derby before a crowd. But capacity will be limited, so don’t expect...
Study Shows Sports Bettors Want to Wager Via TV, Apt to Travel to Legal States
A recent study by Horowitz Research and Heart+Mind Strategies indicates that about 14 percent, or 1-in-7 US adults, have bet on sports in the last year, and another 20 percent are considering making a wager. Some of the findings in the report...
NBA Releases Schedule for Orlando Games, Zion Williamson and New Orleans Pelicans Draw Easiest Slate
On Friday, the NBA released the schedule of games the 22 teams headed down to Orlando will play starting in about a month. All games will take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort....
Culinary Workers Threaten Lawsuit Over ‘Dangerously Inadequate’ COVID-19 Safety Protocols at Vegas Casinos
The largest union in Nevada announced on Saturday it intends to file a lawsuit on Monday against “major Las Vegas Strip casino companies” to protect workers from COVID-19. The Culinary Union plans to hold an online press conference at 11 am PT...
