1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
New Hampshire Releases Sports Betting RFP, Seeks Established Platforms and ‘First-Rate’ Sportsbooks
Wednesday was a big day for companies interested in getting a share of the soon-to-open New Hampshire sports betting market, as the state’s lottery published its request for proposals (RFP) from interested vendors. The sports betting law passed by the state’s General...
Bricks and Mortar Gets the Spotlight Saturday as Arlington Million Favorite Seeks Sixth Straight Win
One of the top races for older horses happens Saturday evening, as a field of 10 will take to the Arlington Park turf course for the 37th running of the Grade I Arlington Million. When it comes to the casual horse racing...
Saudi Arabia Emerges as Favorite to Land Ruiz-Joshua Heavyweight Title Rematch in December
It’s looking like we’re finally getting close to an announcement on the rematch between Andy Ruiz Jr. and Anthony Joshua. And if the first bout between the heavyweights wasn’t shocking enough, just wait until you hear about some of the rumored details...
Parx, Presque Isle Celebrate Opening Their Pennsylvania Sportsbooks
On opposite ends of the state, two Pennsylvania casinos celebrated the grand opening of their retail sportsbooks on Thursday. In Bensalem, near Philadelphia, Parx Casino cut the ribbon to showcase its new $10 million permanent sportsbook just a couple hours before the...
NCAA Against Requiring College Football Teams to Issue Injury Reports, Remains Opposed to Sports Betting
The NCAA announced Wednesday it will not require its college football teams to submit mandatory reports each week on their players’ availability for upcoming games. That was determined by the group’s Board of Governors after a committee they set up to examine...
Oklahoma Grandmother Admits to Murder as Boy Died in Hot Car While She Gambled
An Oklahoma grandmother entered a guilty plea to a murder charge last week, admitting responsibility for the death of her 5-year-old grandson while she visited a casino for six hours in June 2018. Alanna Jean Orr, 50, now faces up to life...
Louisiana Mother, Two Others Charged with Leaving Toddler in Car While Hitting Truck Stop Casino
Three people were arrested in Louisiana on Friday evening on charges they left a toddler alone in a car at a truck stop casino. Those arrested include the child’s mother and her apparent boyfriend. According to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office,...
Pine Bluff Celebrates Groundbreaking for $350 Million Casino Scheduled to Open by June
A ceremonial groundbreaking took place Monday for Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, which will be the third such gaming operation to open in Arkansas. The $350 million casino will be run by the Downstream Development Authority of the Quapaw Tribe in...
Syracuse Over/Under Season Win Total Drawing Action at FanDuel Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook revealed on Monday some insights into the early college football action it’s taken so far, and one particular opportunity stood out among the rest. According to Kevin Hennessy, FanDuel’s director of publicity, one of the book’s most popular bets has...
Hawthorne Plans to Halt Thoroughbred Racing Next Spring While Building Casino at Illinois Track
Hawthorne Race Course has submitted a request to the Illinois Racing Board (IRB) for fewer race dates in 2020. The Cicero track, though, has a good reason for that, as plans are in the works for a casino on the grounds. According...
