1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Army-Navy Game Caps College Football’s 2022 Regular Season
One of the fiercest rivalries in college football gets renewed on Saturday when Army squares off against Navy in Philadelphia. The service academies meet up at Lincoln Financial Field for the 123rd time in a series that dates back to 1890. Both...
SIS to Power Single-Game Esports Content for bet365 in New Jersey
Wagering on non-tournament esports events is coming to New Jersey. On Wednesday, SIS announced it would supply that betting content to bet365. SIS will provide events that originate from the company’s British-based gaming studio. It will offer matches officiated by Esports Integrity...
Tipico’s Adrian Vella Says Ohio Launch Highlights New ‘Hyperlocal’ Approach
Tipico, a sports betting operator with German origins, is preparing to launch in its third US state. But as the Malta-based company awaits final approval in Ohio, it’s taking a different approach this time. A couple of weeks ago, Tipico unveiled WinOhio.com,...
College Football: Georgia, Michigan, TCU, Ohio State to Play for National Title
The College Football Playoff field is now set. On New Year’s Eve, Michigan will play TCU in the Fiesta Bowl, and Georgia will face-off against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl for the chance to play for the national title. The pairings...
College Football: Southern Cal Out of Playoff Consideration After Bad Loss
We’re a day away from officially knowing what four teams will make the College Football Playoff (CFP). But in all likelihood, we already know which ones will have their names called on Sunday afternoon. Thanks to an unfortunate injury to Caleb Williams...
New York Senator Files Bill Targeting ‘Predatory’ Sports Betting Bonuses
A New York lawmaker wants the state’s Gaming Commission (NYSGC) to establish rules against what he calls “predatory” bonuses given by licensed online sports betting operators. State Sen. Pete Harckham, D-South Salem, filed Senate Bill S9605 on Wednesday. If passed, it would...
Churchill Downs Inks Another Sportsbook Deal, Will Create Racing Site for DraftKings
Churchill Downs Incorporated on Tuesday announced a deal with US online sports betting operator DraftKings. The move comes less than three months after announcing a partnership with FanDuel, As part of the new deal, DraftKings will create DK HORSE, a standalone, advance-deposit...
Maryland Online Sports Betting Kicks Off in a Big Way, Says GeoComply
The first weekend of regulated online sports betting in Maryland turned out to be a big, big deal, according to a statement Monday from GeoComply. The online security services provider to sports betting operators reported it tracked 16.5 million geolocation transactions from...
Caleb Williams Likely to Win the Heisman, But His USC Trojans Have Long Title Odds
What was a two-man race for the Heisman Trophy entering Saturday was all but settled by the end of the night. Southern Cal quarterback Caleb Williams accounted for four touchdowns, including three on the ground, to lead the sixth-ranked Trojans past No....
College Football Update: Caleb Williams, C.J. Stroud Race for the Heisman Trophy
Ohio State vs. Michigan is the biggest game of college football’s final regular season weekend, But this year’s game also features Heisman Trophy implications. Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud has been one of the betting favorites for college football’s top individual award...
