1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Flightline Now a Huge Breeders’ Cup Classic Favorite After Soaring in Del Mar — VIDEO
It’s understandable if you missed it on Saturday, given it was the first full week of college football. But Flightline’s performance in the Pacific Classic at Del Mar was one for the ages and a strong statement ahead of the Breeders' Cup....
Cardroom Moratorium Extension Fails in California Senate Committee Tie Vote
A California Senate committee deadlocked on a bill last week that would have extended by a year the state’s moratorium to grant new licenses for cardroom casinos and allow existing ones to expand. The 3-3 vote on Senate Bill 637 came last...
Betr Launches Free-to-Play App to Promote Microbetting Concept in US
Betr, the $50 million microbetting venture launched a month ago by Jake Paul and Joey Levy, doesn’t have a sports betting license yet. But the Miami-based operation has unveiled a free-to-play app to a nationwide audience. Levy and Paul made the announcement...
California Counties Group Opposes Prop 27 Online Sports Betting Measure
Another group has come out against the online sports betting measure that will go before California voters in November. On Friday, the California State Association of Counties (CASC) announced its opposition to Proposition 27, a measure to amend the state’s constitution and...
Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Title Odds Shrink After Reports of Donovan Mitchell Trade
It’s not yet "officially official, but reports of the Utah Jazz trading star guard Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers have sent shockwaves through the NBA. And those waves could be felt at sportsbooks, too. According to reports, the Jazz will receive...
nVenue Lands $1M EBCI Holdings Investment for Microbetting Venture
Microbetting, the term used to describe in-game sports betting on plays or possessions, has been in the news lately. That's thanks to the high-profile launch of Betr, a startup involving Jake Paul. But that’s not the only company looking to blaze a...
Betfred Launches in Washington State, Warren Moon Completes First Bet
Betfred launched in its sixth US state on Wednesday, as the sportsbook celebrated the grand opening of its retail sportsbook at the Silver Reed Casino Resort in Ferndale, WA. Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon, who played for the University...
Flightline Seeks to Make Breeders Cup Classic Case Saturday at Del Mar
A key race leading up to November’s Breeders’ Cup Classic takes place at Del Mar on Saturday. Flightline heads a field of six for the Pacific Classic at the Southern California track. Though lightly raced – the 4-year-old will make just his...
Ontario Sports Betting Environment Differs From US, Betting Hero Survey Says
A research report released Wednesday by Betting Hero shows that the top US online gaming companies have stiff competition for the top spots in Ontario. Bet365 stood at the top of the charts for bettors’ favorite site in the Canadian province. Amid...
TwinSpires to Pull Out of Michigan Online Gaming Market Next Week
TwinSpires, the Churchill Downs branded online gaming platform, will end its sports betting and iGaming operations in Michigan next week. According to the TwinSpires’ FAQ section, it will stop taking sports and casino bets on Sept. 6. The site will remain online...
