1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Feds Allege New York Man Tried to Fix NCAA Basketball Game
A Staten Island man faces a federal charge of attempted sports bribery for his alleged efforts to fix a college basketball game last year. The US Attorney in New York’s Eastern District announced that Benjamin Bifalco was indicted late last month on...
Cleveland Can Keep NFL Road Dogs on Winning Track Monday Night as Browns Visit San Francisco
Monday Night Football heads to the Bay Area this week, as the Cleveland Browns travel to face the San Francisco 49ers in a matchup of teams that led their divisions entering Week 5 of the NFL season. For the Browns, they have...
Preakness to Stay in Baltimore Under Agreement Reached by City Leaders, Stronach Officials
Baltimore officials and The Stronach Group (TSG) revealed over the weekend a plan that would keep The Preakness Stakes in the Maryland city while also providing funding to make upgrades at Laurel Park. The surprise announcement comes after months of public acrimony...
Danville, Illinois Casino Team Includes Ex-Pala CEO, Former State Legislative Leader
The city of Danville, Ill. has taken the next step in bringing a casino to the central Illinois town on the Indiana state line. Earlier this week, the Danville City Council voted unanimously to recommend Haven Gaming as the casino’s operator. On...
Omaha Beach Returns to Racing Saturday in Santa Anita Sprint Championship
Omaha Beach will finally make his long-anticipated return to racing Saturday when the Richard Mandella-trained colt comes back to the track Saturday for the Grade I Santa Anita Sprint Championship. It’ll mark the first time in nearly six months that Omaha Beach...
Las Vegas Lights Denies FAA Claim It Warned Soccer Club About $10K Cash Drop Halftime Promo (VIDEO)
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a halftime promotional event at a professional soccer game in Las Vegas last month involving a helicopter that dropped cash and casino vouchers on the field for selected fans to collect. However, while Las Vegas...
Churchill Downs to Buy Turfway Park in $46M Deal With JACK Entertainment, Hard Rock International
Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI) announced Thursday it reached an agreement with JACK Entertainment and Hard Rock International to purchase Turfway Park, a northern Kentucky horse track, for $46 million in cash. The transaction serves as a peace accord between the gaming companies...
DraftKings Gets OK for Indiana Sports Betting, Joins BetRivers as First Online in Market
The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) announced Wednesday evening that it has given DraftKings the go-ahead to launch its mobile sportsbook platform statewide as early as Thursday. That’s also the same date the IGC gave Rush Street Interactive last week to roll out...
Mohegan Sun Pocono Fined $150K by Pennsylvania Board Over Repeated Security Staffing Issues
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) on Wednesday levied a $150,000 fine at the Mohegan Sun Pocono casino for repeatedly failing to meet state requirements regarding the minimum staffing levels needed for security personnel. According to the consent agreement approved by the...
DC Lottery Sports Betting Injunction to be Resolved Quickly, Judge Says
A judge in the District of Columbia has extended an injunction against the DC Lottery from executing its contract with Intralot until Oct. 28, and set the date for a hearing to decide on whether to maintain the moratorium. DC Superior Court...
