1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Borgata Opts to Remain Closed After New Jersey Governor Keeps Indoor Dining Restriction in Place
New Jersey’s casinos still can reopen as early as this Thursday. But the state’s largest venue has pulled back on its plan to resume operations next week after Gov. Phil Murphy (D) put the brakes on allowing indoor dining to take place....
Churchill Downs to Host Some Fans for September Kentucky Derby, Invests $13.5M to Expand Instant Racing Parlor
Churchill Downs got a bit of good news last week when the iconic Louisville racetrack announced it received approval from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) to run this year’s Kentucky Derby before a crowd. But capacity will be limited, so don’t expect...
Study Shows Sports Bettors Want to Wager Via TV, Apt to Travel to Legal States
A recent study by Horowitz Research and Heart+Mind Strategies indicates that about 14 percent, or 1-in-7 US adults, have bet on sports in the last year, and another 20 percent are considering making a wager. Some of the findings in the report...
NBA Releases Schedule for Orlando Games, Zion Williamson and New Orleans Pelicans Draw Easiest Slate
On Friday, the NBA released the schedule of games the 22 teams headed down to Orlando will play starting in about a month. All games will take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort....
Culinary Workers Threaten Lawsuit Over ‘Dangerously Inadequate’ COVID-19 Safety Protocols at Vegas Casinos
The largest union in Nevada announced on Saturday it intends to file a lawsuit on Monday against “major Las Vegas Strip casino companies” to protect workers from COVID-19. The Culinary Union plans to hold an online press conference at 11 am PT...
Ever-Growing Hard Rock Seeks Temp Casino in Bristol to Prep for $400 Million Virginia Resort
Hard Rock International may end up launching in Virginia sooner than expected. The gaming company, owned by The Seminole Tribe of Florida, will pursue a temporary gaming license for its project in Bristol, Va., WJHL-TV reported on Thursday. According to the television...
As Kentucky Derby Futures Betting Reopens at Churchill Downs, Tiz the Law’s Odds Continue to Drop (VIDEO)
The fifth round of Kentucky Derby futures betting started at Churchill Downs on Friday, and the only horse with Triple Crown aspirations is the heavy favorite in early betting. Tiz the Law started as the morning line 7-2 favorite when betting began,...
Illinois Approves Casinos, Gaming Terminals to Reopen Statewide
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) announced on Thursday that the state’s 10 licensed casinos can resume operations effective at 9 a.m. CDT Wednesday. The decision comes more than three-and-a-half months after the state closed down the casinos because of the coronavirus pandemic....
Las Vegas a Tale of Two Cities as Market Research Shows Local Casinos Faring Better in Reopening
A report from a New York-based research and analytics firm shows that casinos on the Las Vegas Strip are seeing a slight improvement in the number of gamblers returning. But the tourist mecca still faces a long recovery from the COVID-19 crisis....
Rush Street Inks Sports Betting Deal with Michigan Tribal Casino
Rush Street Interactive announced on Monday that it has secured a partnership with a Michigan tribal casino to provide a retail sportsbook. The Chicago-based company reached a deal with the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians to be the sports betting service...
