1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Tom Brady Shocker: Comeback for 23rd Season Changes NFL Odds
While most of America was busy studying their NCAA Tournament brackets, Tom Brady decided to scrap his retirement plans. The NFL’s GOAT shocked the sports world Sunday evening when he announced on social media that he would not retire, and would don...
March Madness is Here: Gonzaga Enters NCAA Tournament as Favorites
The field is set for the 2022 NCAA men’s basketball tournament, and oddsmakers have set a clear favorite among the 68 teams. Gonzaga, the overall top seed, is considered the team to beat during March Madness. Last year’s national runner-up lost its...
Indiana’s February Sports Betting Handle, Casino Revenues Up Big from ’21
Indiana saw more sports betting activity in February than it did a year ago, but the sportsbooks didn’t see much of a difference. The state’s licensed sportsbooks reported a collective handle for $409.1 million for the month, according to figures released by...
Problem Gambling After Shootout Led To Tax Issues, But Cincy Man Gets Probation
The former owner of a Cincinnati nightclub who turned to gambling after a deadly shootout led to his bar’s closure will serve three years of probation. That's after he pled guilty on Friday to filing a false tax return. US District Judge...
Caesars Sportsbook Plans Online Horse Racing App Powered by NYRA
Caesars Sportsbook earlier this week announced plans to unveil an online wagering application for horse racing. On Thursday, the mobile sports betting and iGaming operator said its racebook would be available for download this spring. Caesars will use NYRABets, the advance-deposit wagering...
Kentucky Derby Bettors Liking Forbidden Kingdom in Futures Pool
The next-to-last Kentucky Derby future wager pool opened on Friday. So far, bettors agree with oddsmakers, as Forbidden Kingdom is the early favorite among the 23 horses available for betting. While the field of all other 3-year-olds was at 3-1 odds early...
‘Uncle Mick’ Gets 18 Months for Running Chicago-Area Illegal Sports Betting Ring
The man who led an intricate Chicago-area illegal sports betting operation found out Wednesday that he’ll serve 18 months in federal prison for his crimes. Vincent “Uncle Mick” DelGiudice was sentenced in a Chicago federal court after pleading guilty last year to...
California Cardrooms File Suit Again to Block Tribal Sports Betting Measure
Two California cardroom casinos are heading back to the courts in their effort to block a tribal-backed sports betting initiative from going before voters in the fall. The Hollywood Park Casino and Cal-Pac Rancho Cordova released a statement on Monday announcing they...
Terre Haute Casino Groundbreaking Draws Closer After Rezoning Approved
A couple of key steps were taken this past week as officials in Terre Haute, Ind., signed off on changes Churchill Downs Inc. made to its planned casino in the west central Indiana city. On Thursday, the Terre Haute City Council voted...
Kentucky Lawmakers Propose $225 Million Problem Gambling Trust Fund
A bill filed last week in the Kentucky General Assembly could transform the state into a leader for responsible gaming. Kentucky has been one of the few states to not fund gambling addiction services. That's despite its traditional horse racing market, a...
