1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
After Santa Anita’s Latest Death, Stronach Group Bans Hall of Fame Trainer Hollendorfer from All Its Tracks
UPDATE (12:45 pm ET): Late Saturday night, Ed Allred, owner of Los Alamitos Race Course, said Hollendorfer would be welcome to stable and race his horses at the in Orange County track, provided the California Horse Racing Board suspends the trainer. “We...
Poker Pro Brandon Steven Forfeits $1M to Feds as Part of Plea Deal in Illegal Gaming Case
Brandon Steven, a Kansas businessman and noted poker player, folded his hand earlier this week when he agreed to plead guilty in a US district court to a single gambling count. While the 45-year-old escaped jail time, Steven agreed to forfeit more...
Former Man Utd Star Paul Scholes Avoids Ban, Pays Nearly £10,000 to Resolve Soccer Betting Charges
English soccer legend Paul Scholes avoided a suspension but earned a fine for violating the country’s Football Association’s (FA) rules on match betting. The FA released a report earlier this week, in which it noted the former Manchester United and national team...
Maine Lawmakers Approve Sports Betting Bill with Higher Online Tax Rate
The Maine State Legislature passed a bill earlier this week that would enact sports betting across the state. It now heads to Gov. Janet Mills , and if she signs it into law, The Pine Tree State will become the 15th state...
Ellis Park’s New Owner Plans $100M Investment to Renovate Kentucky Track, Expand Instant Racing Parlor
For the second time in less than a year, Kentucky’s Ellis Park has been sold. However, the new owners of the Henderson race track said they plan to invest up to $100 million to make it a viable year-round facility. On Tuesday,...
Pennsylvania Gets First Taste of Online Sports Betting as More Sportsbooks Expect to Start Testing Soon
Pennsylvania’s sportsbooks reported nearly $2.9 million in gross revenue last month, according to data from the state’s gaming commission. In addition, the state got its first look at the impact online sports betting may make. In just three days of testing, Philadelphia's...
Oddsmakers Believe Duke’s Zion Williamson a Slam Dunk for Top Pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft
The NBA Draft takes place Thursday night in New York, and there promises to be very little drama at the beginning. That’s because it’s a certified lock that Duke freshman Zion Williamson will be the top pick by the New Orleans Pelicans....
Kentucky Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Case That Will Decide Legality of Instant Racing Machines
UPDATE (6/23): On Thursday, Krista Locke, executive director for communications for the Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet, told Casino.org, "The agency is unable to comment on an ongoing legal proceeding.” In a decision that may have significant ramifications for Kentucky’s horse racing industry, the...
Aussie-Based PointsBet Launches Public Offering as Sportsbook Seeks Growth in US, Mexico
PointsBet Holding Ltd., a sports betting company that has its sights set on an expanded American market, became a public company last week when its stock began trading on the Australian Stock Exchange. The stock opened at AU$2.61 in trading Tuesday (Monday...
Cubs Reportedly Interested in Wrigley Field Sportsbook as MLB Considers Embracing Betting to Attract Fans
Chicago’s Wrigley Field, long known as “The Friendly Confines,” may soon become friendlier to sports betting. Over the weekend, ESPN reported that the Chicago Cubs were contemplating setting up a sportsbook at the historic baseball stadium. The potential move comes as Illinois...
