1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
As New Hampshire Ushers in Sports Betting, Questions About Allowing Teenagers to Participate Linger
On Monday, when Gov. Chris Sununu placed the first bet, New Hampshire became the 14th state to roll out sports betting in the country. However, the Granite State also became just the second state to allow 18-year-olds to place wagers on sporting...
Bettors Roll With Favorite Alabama Over Michigan in Citrus Bowl Wednesday
It’s not often that a New Year’s Day bowl is a disappointment for both teams. But that’s what we have with Wednesday’s Florida Citrus Bowl. When the season began, both the Alabama Crimson Tide and Michigan Wolverines had designs on being in...
Indiana Racinos to Celebrate New Year by Offering Live Table Games
Indiana’s two racinos are now just hours away from offering table games at their venues. When the clock strikes 1 pm ET Wednesday, Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing and Casino will open 28 table games. At the same time, the Indiana Grand Racing...
NFL Playoffs Set With Ravens, 49ers as Super Bowl Favorites; Patriots, Saints, Seahawks, and Texans Favored in Wild Card Games
The NFL playoffs are set, as the Tennessee Titans and Philadelphia Eagles clinched the final two playoff spots Sunday on the final day of the regular season. In addition to teams clinching, the seedings were determined thanks to some exciting action on...
Tennessee Extends Comment Period on Draft Sports Betting Rules Until January 6
The public comment period regarding the Tennessee sports betting draft regulations has been extended until Jan. 6. That extra time may lead to additional comments regarding a couple of proposed rules that aren’t considered bettor-friendly. Since the regulations were released on Nov....
Oddsmakers Quick to Make LSU Favorite in College Football Championship Over Clemson
The College Football Championship is now set, and it’ll be a battle of Tigers, as Clemson and LSU will square off in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 13. The point spread for the title game was announced just moments...
Nevada Sportsbooks Reach Historic Handle in November, Break $600 Million for First Time
The proliferation of sports betting across the United States certainly hasn’t seemed to hurt the Nevada sportsbooks at all. The granddaddy of the US sports betting scene posted a handle of nearly $613.6 million in November. It marks the first time the...
Highly Anticipated Fury-Wilder Heavyweight Boxing Rematch Now Set for Feb. 22 in Las Vegas
Boxing’s next big heavyweight fight is officially less than two months away, as the anticipated rematch between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury has officially been set for Feb. 22. The boxers, who fought to a dramatic draw a year ago, will square...
Bettors Split Between Ohio State, Clemson in Fiesta Bowl College Football Playoff Semifinal
Ohio State and Clemson face off in the Fiesta Bowl Saturday night with a spot in the College Football Championship on the line. With two of the final three undefeated teams left in college football squaring off, it’s not a surprise that...
West Virginia Lottery Officials Begin Work on Mobile Casino Regulations, Seek Rollout Next Year
West Virginia looks ready to become the fourth state in the country that will offer Internet-based casino gaming. The West Virginia MetroNews Network reported Wednesday that officials from the state’s lottery traveled to Pennsylvania recently to meet with their lottery colleagues from...
