1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
MGM Resorts International Responds to Dismissal Motion in Federal Lawsuit Over Joint Tribal Casino in Connecticut
On Tuesday, MGM Resorts International filed its response in federal court to a motion made by the US Interior Department to dismiss the Las Vegas company’s lawsuit over a proposed casino in Connecticut. Earlier this month, the Interior Department told a judge...
MGM Resorts International Establishes Online Betting Partnership With Yahoo Sports
MGM Resorts International and Yahoo! Sports have entered into a long-term relationship that will allow the Las Vegas gaming company to connect its sports betting online platform to the popular sports website. According to an announcement released early Tuesday morning, Yahoo! Sports...
New Hampshire Lottery Enters Negotiations With DraftKings, Intralot on Sports Betting
The New Hampshire Lottery Commission announced on Tuesday that it has entered contract negotiations with DraftKings and Intralot to provide an array of sports betting services in the state. According to a statement released by the commission on Tuesday, proposals by DraftKings...
Hard Rock Clears Spectacle Entertainment in Land Deal, $300M Gary, Indiana Casino is a ‘Go’
Spectacle Entertainment and Hard Rock International are ready to move forward with their plan to bring a land-based casino to Gary, Indiana. Hard Rock issued a statement to Casino.org on Monday saying its compliance committee “found that there was no impropriety on...
Pittsburgh Comes Off Bye to Host Woeful Miami for Monday Night Football
The Pittsburgh Steelers play on Monday Night Football for the second time this season, and once again, they’ll be hosting a winless squad, as the Miami Dolphins roll into town. However, unlike when Cincinnati came to visit nearly a month ago on...
Two More Horses Die at Santa Anita as California Track Preps for Breeders Cup
Over the weekend, Santa Anita Park saw two more horses die at the Southern California track, bringing the number of fatalities to 36 since last December. The latest incidents come, though, less than a week before it serves as host of the...
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin Denies Casino Suicide Comment in Debate Even Though Audio Evidence Exists
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, in the midst of a contentious re-election campaign, clashed with his Democratic opponent Andy Beshear Saturday in a televised debate. In doing so, the Republican incumbent may have opened himself up to scrutiny after he and Beshear once...
Road Warriors: Houston Ties World Series and Reclaims Favorite Status Heading Into Game 5
The Houston Astros have stormed back to even up the World Series at two games apiece. In doing so, they’ve reclaimed the status of favorite to win the MLB title. Houston pitcher Jose Urquidy struck out four and allowed just two hits...
Boris Johnson Eyes Snap Election in Brexit Deal, Faces Short Odds For Short Stay as UK Prime Minister
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is seeking a snap election for a new Parliament as part of a deal he’s proposing to give members more time to mull over the Brexit deal he’s trying to get through the legislative body. If lawmakers...
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu Tells Boston Radio Station Sports Betting Will Start By January
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu couldn’t pass up the opportunity to get in a little dig at his neighbor last week. The Republican made a surprise call to WEEI, a sports radio station in Boston, after host Mike “Mut” Mutnansky lamented that...
