1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Tiz the Law Tabbed as Strong Favorite After Post Position Draw for Belmont Stakes
Florida Derby winner Tiz the Law drew the eighth post on Wednesday for Saturday’s Grade I Belmont Stakes. He became, as expected, the heavy morning-line favorite for the first Triple Crown race of the season. Oddsmakers at Belmont Park in New York...
Some NBA Players Raise Concerns About Resuming Action at Disney World
The NBA is moving closer to resuming play later this year, although the plan to play out the season under quarantine at Walt Disney World in Orlando is drawing questions from some players. News broke last Friday of a players’ call where...
Denver Broncos, FanDuel Ink NFL’s First Sports Betting Sponsor Deal
History was made on Monday when the NFL’s Denver Broncos and FanDuel Group announced a multi-year agreement allowing the gaming company to serve as the team’s official sports betting and daily fantasy partner. The Broncos are the first NFL team to secure...
Major League Commissioners Back Proposal to Lift Single-Game Betting Ban in Canada
Efforts to legalize single-game sports betting in Canada got a boost last week. That's when commissioners from five professional sports leagues issued a joint statement supporting a measure that allows the nation’s provinces to legalize the activity. The endorsement comes as Canada’s...
Vermont Senate Set to Pass Bill Creating Panel to Examine Sports Betting Options
When the Vermont state Senate convenes on Tuesday, it may give a final vote on a bill that would create a committee to examine how the Green Mountain State could legalize sports betting. Senate Bill 59 received unanimous support after its second...
Three Churchill Downs Inc. Casinos Reopen Over Weekend, Two More Slated This Week
This weekend was a busy one for Churchill Downs Inc. The Louisville-based gaming company celebrated the reopening of three of its casinos, and it expects two more to open in the week ahead. Friday marked the reopening of the Calder Casino in...
Oklahoma Grandmother Gets 17 Years for Murder After She Left Grandson, 5, in Hot Car at Tribal Casino
A 50-year-old Oklahoma woman was sentenced Thursday to more than 17 years in federal prison for murdering her 5-year-old grandson by abandoning him in a hot car while she spent hours at a casino nearly two years ago. Alanna Jean Orr was...
Las Vegas Likely to Serve as an NHL Playoff Hub, Reports Say Announcement Coming
It appears the NHL has found one of the hub cities it will use to resume play. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported Friday that MGM Resorts International is keeping some of its properties free for the professional hockey league. The NHL’s Vegas...
Man Suspected of New York-New York Armed Robbery Remains in Las Vegas Jail
A man remained in custody Friday after he allegedly robbed the New York-New York Casino Resort in Las Vegas early Thursday morning. According to a report from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police, a call came in from the MGM Resorts International casino...
Circa Sports Adds Twist to Kentucky Derby Futures with Two-Way Betting Markets
Kentucky Derby futures betting is not a new concept. It’s been available in Las Vegas and abroad for years, and since 2016, Churchill Downs has offered multiple pari-mutuel futures pools leading up to the annual race. This year, though, a new sportsbook...
