1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Purdue Follows St. Josephs, Bans Students, Staff from Betting on Its Sports Teams
Following on the heels of a similar decision by St. Joseph’s University, the Purdue University Board of Trustees approved a measure Thursday that bans its faculty, staff, and non-athlete students at the Indiana school from betting on contests involving the school’s sports...
Ohio Lawmakers, PGA Executive Debate Requiring Data for In-Game Sports Betting
Ohio lawmakers and a PGA Tour executive held a riveting back-and-forth discussion Wednesday regarding the rights over the use of data for scoring sports bets. The Ohio House Finance Committee’s sixth hearing on House Bill 194, one of two sports betting bills...
Kentucky, Michigan State, and Duke Top Oddsmakers Picks for 2020 College Basketball Title
We’re now less than a month away from the start of college basketball season, and with teams across the country hitting the practice gym, it’s as good a time as any to look at the odds for the upcoming 2019-20 season. Most...
Steph Curry Passes on Investing in Gaming and Betting Ventures (VIDEO)
On the basketball court, there aren’t too many shots Steph Curry won’t take. Over the weekend, his first shot at the Chase Center, the Golden State Warriors new digs, was a 30-footer (see video below). However, when it comes to his finances,...
Churchill Downs Continues to Grow as Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Approves $46M Turfway Park Purchase
LEXINGTON, Ky. – As expected, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) on Tuesday approved the sale of Turfway Park by JACK Entertainment to Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI). The $46 million deal, which also involved Hard Rock International, now gives the Louisville-based gaming...
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...
