1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Joshua-Ruiz II Likely for November or December; Ruiz Wants $50M for Rematch in UK
We still don’t know when, exactly, Anthony Joshua’s rematch with new unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. will take place, nor do we know where. However, both sides had plenty to say about the bout, which will be one of the most...
Stall Ball: After Seeing Sports Betting Efforts Fail, Louisiana Lawmaker Stops Fantasy Sports Tax Bill
Neither fantasy sports nor sports betting will be legal in Louisiana this year, thanks in large part to political bickering. Now, it could be two years before the state can take up either measure again. The state’s legislature on Thursday passed one...
Sports Betting Amendment May Scuttle Fantasy Sports Bill in Louisiana
The Louisiana State Legislature enters its final day of the 2019 session with lawmakers still trying to work out a way to legalize sports betting in the state. However, efforts to do so may jeopardize fantasy sports legislation in the process. House...
Oddsmakers Consider Tacitus, War of Will Prime Contenders for Saturday’s Belmont Stakes
Tacitus earned morning line favorite status for Saturday’s Belmont Stakes after the Bill Mott-trained colt drew the outside starting gate for the third leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown. Oddsmakers gave Tacitus 9-5 odds for the 1-1/2-mile Grade I stakes race, which...
Citing Wire Act Concerns, West Virginia Lottery Halts DraftKings Sports Betting Mobile Launch
The West Virginia Lottery announced on Wednesday afternoon it has delayed approval for DraftKings online sportsbook application, citing Wire Act concerns. And it appears it could take a while before the state re-enters mobile sports betting. Nearly two weeks ago, Lottery Director...
Federal Judge Sides With New Hampshire in Wire Act Case, Says Law Applies Only to Sports Betting
UPDATE (June 4): A spokesperson told Casino.org the Justice Department is reviewing the decision and would not comment further at this time. A federal judge on Monday sided with New Hampshire Lottery officials who claimed the US Department of Justice overstepped its...
Indiana Gaming Official Calls September Sports Betting Rollout a ‘Tall Order’; Mobile Apps May Wait
Sports betting is still coming to Indiana, but the officials who will be in charge of regulating it are pushing back a bit on when the state may actually start taking bets. Media outlets across the state reported that at Thursday’s Indiana...
Raptors Enter NBA Finals Game 2 as Favorites, but Odds Still Favor Warriors in Series
Game 2 of the NBA Finals tips off Sunday night, and once again the Toronto Raptors find themselves favored over the two-time defending champions. Early Sunday afternoon (ET) lines show the Raptors as two-point favorites over the visiting Golden State Warriors. The...
Heavyweight Stunner: Ruiz Knocks Out Joshua to Win Titles in Mammoth Upset; Rematch Looming
The boxing world got turned on its ear late Saturday night as Andy Ruiz Jr. knocked out Anthony Joshua in the seventh round to hand the champion his first professional loss and win the unified heavyweight title. In what many on social...
Instant Racing Success Leads Churchill Downs to Raise Spring Meet Purses for Second Time
Buoyed by the strong performance of its new instant racing facility, Churchill Downs announced it will bump its race purses by more than 10 percent for the second half of its spring meet. Starting Thursday, the Louisville track will raise its maiden...
