1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
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...
Bad Beat Breakdown: Underdog Pelicans Battle Defending Champs But Fade Late in Overtime
The first game of the NBA regular season Tuesday night was a brutal one for those who bet on the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans traveled to defending champion Toronto for a nationally televised contest. However, the game lost some of its...
Illinois Horsemen ‘Blindsided’ by Churchill Downs Want State to Protect Arlington
Horsemen in Illinois say they are still reeling from the decision by Churchill Downs Inc. not to pursue a casino license for Arlington International Racecourse, and they want the state to take action. Earlier this month, Mike Campbell, president of the Illinois...
Football Fuels Mississippi Sports Betting As Casinos Handle $37.9M in September
Mississippi’s state-licensed sportsbooks handled nearly $37.9 million in bets in September, nearly double the amount it had for the previous month. That’s according to information released by the Mississippi Gaming Commission. Not surprisingly, football accounted for the increased action. With a full...
EquiLottery Games Lands Data Partnership with Sportradar for MLB Quick-Pick Parlay Product
One month after establishing a partnership with Major League Baseball to create a lottery-based parlay game, EquiLottery Games announced on Tuesday it made a deal with data intelligence firm Sportradar. The deal with Sportradar will provide EquiLottery Games with the data it...
G2E 2019 Gives Gaming Companies a Chance to Show Off Innovations (VIDEO)
LAS VEGAS – The 2019 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) wrapped up last week at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, with more than 27,000 gaming professionals gathering to discuss and learn more about the future of the industry. With that many people...
