1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Mobile Apps Lead to Huge Jump for Indiana Sports Betting Figures in October
Thanks to the emergence of mobile sports betting, Indiana saw the amount of money wagered on games and other events in October jump significantly from the prior month. The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) released monthly figures showing the state’s sportsbooks and sports...
Five New Hampshire Cities Pass Retail Sportsbook Initiatives, Nashua Rejects Measure
Residents in nine New Hampshire cities went to the polls on Tuesday to decide if they want to allow retail sportsbooks in their communities. However, just five of those communities opted to approve such establishments. The cities of Berlin, Claremont, Laconia, Manchester,...
Andy Beshear, Expanded Gaming Proponent, Apparent Winner in Kentucky Gubernatorial Election
Andy Beshear, Kentucky Democratic candidate for governor and an ardent supporter of expanded gaming, claimed victory in Tuesday’s election as state election data showed he held a 5,189-vote lead over Gov. Matt Bevin, the Republican incumbent. However, Bevin opted not to concede...
Bad Beat Breakdown: Daniel Jones Late Fumble Kills Cowboys-Giants Under Bets on Monday Night (Video)
It would be easy to lay blame for Monday Night’s Cowboys-Giants bad beat on the black cat that ran on to the field. But the fact of the matter is, it’s on Giants quarterback Daniel Jones. The fumble-prone rookie quarterback picked the...
Dallas Cowboys Look to Keep on Winning Roll Against the New York Giants on Monday Night Football
Monday Night Football hits the Meadowlands this week as the New York Giants host the Dallas Cowboys, their NFC East rivals. It’s a rematch of the season-opener for both squads. The Cowboys (4-3) won that game, 35-17, but this is a new-look...
Breeders Cup Death Sparks Call to Suspend Horse Racing at Santa Anita, Ban Whip
A nightmare became reality Saturday night, as what looked to be a successful and exciting Breeders Cup ended with questions about the future of horse racing and the future of Santa Anita. Mongolian Groom, a gelding running in the Breeders’ Cup Classic,...
Breeders Cup at Santa Anita Posts Record Handle for Friday Races; Omaha Beach, Bricks and Mortar Among Saturday Favorites
Any thought that bettors would shy away from this year’s Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita Park was quickly put to rest on Friday. More than $56.5 million was bet on the day’s 10-race card at Santa Anita, featuring five championship races showcasing...
DraftKings Reportedly in Sale Talks With Publicly Traded Acquisition Company
Shortly after DraftKings found itself to be the front-runner for a potentially lucrative sports betting contract in New Hampshire, a report surface that the sports technology company is in talks to be acquired. Financial news site Bloomberg reported that the Boston-based company...
Feinstein: Breeders Cup at Santa Anita Park Serves as ‘Critical Test’ for Horse Racing
In advance of this weekend’s Breeders’ Cup championship races at Santa Anita Park, California’s senior US senator wrote a letter to the regulatory body responsible for overseeing horse racing. Her message was succinct: Any fatalities on Friday or Saturday could be the...
Churchill Downs to Spend $300M on Trackside Hotel and Historical Horse Racing Parlor
Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI) revealed further details Thursday regarding its plans for an onsite hotel and historical horse racing (HHR) parlor at its flagship racetrack in Louisville, Ky. In all, the company will spend $300 million on the two-year project. The company...
