1982 stories by Steve Bittenbender
College Football: Big (Under)Dogs Rule Saturday Thanks to Massive Upsets
College football turned the crazy up to 11 Saturday, as there were upsets galore in some hallowed grounds. Three Sun Belt teams went to Notre Dame, Texas A&M, and Nebraska as double-digit underdogs. Those teams, Marshall, Appalachian State, and Georgia Southern, didn’t...
Atlanta Braves Offer the Best Value in MLB World Series Futures Market
There’s less than a month left in MLB’s regular season, and while we know who will make the playoffs for the most part, there’s still some exciting action taking place on the field to determine where teams will be seeded. Some teams...
Massachusetts Sports Betting Report Recommends In-Game Wagering Ban
A “snapshot” report released Thursday by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) included a recommendation to ban in-game wagering when sports betting goes live in the commonwealth. In-game wagering, also known as microbetting, is the opportunity to bet on an upcoming outcome within...
New York Sports Betting Handle, Operator Revenue Up in Final Week Before NFL Season
Fueled by the first full week of college football, New York posted its best online sports betting handle in more than two months. In addition, operators enjoyed their best week in nearly four months. According to data from the New York State...
G2E 2022: Six Gaming Executives to Lead ‘All-Star’ Keynote Session
This year’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E) will feature some big names in the lineup of keynote speakers as the annual conference focuses on the industry's future. In a slightly different format from years past, the 2022 G2E will continue offering keynote panels....
Gordon Ramsay to Open Upscale Steakhouse at Caesars Southern Indiana
Elizabeth, Ind., may not seem to have much in common with Lake Tahoe, Boston, or Las Vegas. But that will change later this year, when the town that’s home to Caesars Southern Indiana will welcome celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, who plans to...
FanDuel-Churchill Downs Deal Will Add Kentucky Derby, Other Races to Sports Betting App
Churchill Downs Incorporated and FanDuel announced Thursday a multi-year deal that will allow, among other things, sports bettors to bet on horse races at Churchill Downs’ tracks using FanDuel’s app. The deal brings together two of the biggest names in their segments...
Oneida Nation Plans Major Turning Stone Resort Expansion in New York
The Oneida Indian Nation has announced a bold expansion plan for its Turning Stone Resort Casino in Upstate New York. The gaming facility would not be expanded in the multi-year project. BUt the Oneida’s project includes building a new hotel tower similar...
Ohio Casino Commission Approves First Licenses for Online, Retail Sports Betting
The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) took the first steps in approving sports betting licenses during its meeting Wednesday. Eight proprietors received conditional approval to host online sports betting operators and retail sportsbooks. Those approved were JACK Cleveland Casino, JACK Thistledown Racino,...
PointsBet Dives Into Media Content, Newsletter and Ryan Leaf Show Debut Thursday
The intermingling of sports betting and media grew a little tighter Wednesday thanks to several announcements involving PointsBet. The Aussie-based sports betting operator announced former NFL quarterback turned analyst Ryan Leaf would join the company as the host of a college and...
