1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Controversial Penalty Leads to Early Exit for Vegas in Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round
There will not be another run to the Stanley Cup Final for Vegas Golden Knights this season. Last year’s surprise team in the National Hockey League lost 5-4 in overtime Tuesday to host San Jose in a decisive Game 7 of the...
Kaufmann ‘Confident’ Iowa Governor Will Sign Sports Betting Bill Into Law
Iowa is poised to become the 12th state to legalize sports betting as a bill is now on the way to the governor’s desk. By a 67-31 margin on Monday, the Iowa House of Representative passed the Senate’s version of a bill...
Scientific Games Continues Focus on Sports Betting With New Portfolio of Applications
Scientific Games Corp. announced late last week the launching of a suite of products for use by sportsbooks. The company, which processes more online sports bets than any other company, said in a statement that OpenSports is a slate of products designed...
Oklahoma Grandma Leaves Boy in Hot Car at Casino, Faces Murder Rap
An Oklahoma woman pleaded not guilty on Friday to federal charges she abandoned her 5-year-old grandson, leading to his death, in order to go to a casino. On Wednesday, a grand jury indicted Alanna Jean Orr, 50, on second-degree murder charges. After...
Analysts, Handicappers Expect Murray to Go First in Thursday’s NFL Draft
The NFL Draft starts on Thursday, and right now it still appears that Kyler Murray will hear his name called when Commissioner Roger Goodell announces the first pick. A check of NFL analyst mock drafts, as well as sportsbook prop bets, show...
Delaware North Sues Miomni Over West Virginia Sportsbook Snafu
Delaware North iGaming, Inc. announced on Friday it filed a lawsuit against its partner on claims it lied about owning technology needed for a joint venture sports betting platform that ultimately failed in West Virginia. The hospitality company, which filed the suit...
California Board Gives Santa Anita Green Light to Continue Horse Racing as Other Tracks Join Push for Reforms
The California Horse Racing Board took no action against Santa Anita during its monthly meeting Thursday. As a result, the Arcadia track will continue hosting races for the duration of its meet. The Board scheduled time to give its members a chance...
Latest Tunica Casino Closure Shows Arkansas as a Growing Power
It’s not only the bettors who can lose in the gambling industry. Sometimes, the casinos themselves end up getting beat. On Tuesday, Penn National Gaming announced it would close the Resorts Casino in Tunica, Miss. later this year. The venue is one...
Human Rights Advocates Want Kentucky Horse Racing Panel to Ban Dubai Ruler Accused of Kidnapping Daughter
Human rights activists called on the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to ban Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum from entering his horses in races at Churchill Downs, possibly including the track’s Derby week card. The issue stems from the Dubai ruler’s decision...
Likely Kentucky Derby Favorite Omaha Beach Arrives at Churchill Downs as Smith Opts to Ride Arkansas Derby Winner
Omaha Beach arrived in Louisville, Ky., on Tuesday afternoon, and a short time later, his rider for the Kentucky Derby was confirmed. According to the Daily Racing Form, jockey Mike Smith told trainer Richard Mandella that he would take the mount on...
