1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Supreme Court Declines to Hear PASPA Restitution Case, Returns it to New Jersey Federal Court
The US Supreme Court on Monday announced it would not take on – for now, at least – whether the NCAA and the four major American professional sporting leagues owe the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NJTHA) damages for keeping that organization...
Louisiana Casinos Reopen Monday as Bettors Show ‘They’re Ready to Come Back’
The first message Ronnie Jones received Monday morning came with good news. The chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board learned a crowd of about 100 people was waiting to enter the Boomtown Casino just outside New Orleans on the first day...
Remote Darts League Second Season Underway Monday with GeoComply as Title Sponsor
The second round of the Remote Darts League began Monday afternoon (ET),, and the league that was created because of the coronavirus pandemic is going worldwide this time around. After last month’s first round attracted 10 of the top professional darts players,...
Louisiana Casinos Reopen Monday, But DiamondJacks Shutters Permanently Because Of COVID-19
Louisiana’s casinos will be able to reopen on Monday, but one Bossier City venue will keep its doors shut for good. DiamondJacks Casino and Hotel announced on Friday that it would permanently close “due to business circumstances” brought forth by the coronavirus....
Elon Musk Company Finishes Tunnels for High-Speed Loop Project, Eyes Expansion
An Elon Musk-owned company reached a major milestone this week on a project at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). The Boring Company completed excavation work Thursday on the second and final tunnel for the LVCC Loop, an underground transportation system designed...
Horse Racing: Preakness Set for Oct. 3; New York to Resume Racing; Churchill, Santa Anita Draw Bettors
Saturday should have been the day for Belinda Stronach and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan to be in the infield of Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. They, along with another 100,000 or so, would have witnessed whether this year’s Preakness Stakes would give...
Two NFL Players Accused of Armed Robbery in Florida, Lawyers Proclaim Clients Innocent
The lawyer for DeAndre Baker said the New York Giants cornerback voluntarily went into police custody, Saturday morning. That happened a day and a half after police in Miramar, Fla., announced they had warrants for him and Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar...
Germany’s Bundesliga Returns from Suspension, FanDuel to Stream Games in Betting Markets
Soccer fans can rejoice. Starting Saturday, Germany’s Bundesliga – one of the top professional leagues in the world – resumes action with a full slate of games over the weekend. Six games will take place on Saturday, with five starting at 9:30...
Indiana Gaming Commission Approves Revised Application for $120 Million Terre Haute Casino
The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) on Friday unanimously approved granting a casino license for Terre Haute to a group led by a businessman and native of the west central Indiana community. The 7-0 vote means Spectacle Jack LLC can move forward with...
Full House Resorts Secures $5.6 Million in Paycheck Protection Loans for Two Casinos
Full House Resorts Inc., a publicly traded casino operator, received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans totaling more than $5.5 million for two of its five properties. That's according to documents the Las Vegas-based company filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission....
