1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Racketeering Charge Against Ohio House Speaker Could Impact Chances for Sports Betting Bill
Larry Householder (R-Glenford) -- the Ohio Speaker of the House -- was one of five people arrested early Tuesday by federal authorities in connection with a $60 million racketeering and bribery scheme. The plot allegedly centered around an effort to pass a...
Illinois Gaming Board Takes Next Step with DraftKings, FanDuel, and PointsBet on Sports Betting Licenses
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) took actions last week that bring three sportsbooks closer to taking their first bets in the state. On Friday, the board awarded temporary operating permits to DraftKings and FanDuel. That came just three days after the IGB...
US Senate Panel Slated to Discuss College Athletics Integrity Issues, Sports Betting on Wednesday
Sports betting and college athletics are scheduled to be the subjects of discussion at a US Senate Judiciary Committee hearing coming up this week. On Thursday, ESPN reported that Wednesday's hearing -- titled Protecting the Integrity of College Athletics -- will focus...
MLB Deal with Betcris is League’s First Wagering Partnership in Latin America
Costa Rican sportsbook Betcris announced on Friday it secured a multi-year deal to become an official wagering partner for Major League Baseball in Latin America. It marks the first such agreement for MLB in a market that’s critically important for the sport....
Federal Judge Dismisses Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Wynn Resorts
A federal judge in Nevada threw out a lawsuit against Wynn Resorts Ltd. earlier this week. The suit was brought forward by nine women who claimed the company knew founder Steve Wynn sexually harassed them and did nothing to create a safe...
Del Mar Dark This Weekend After 15 Riders Test Positive for COVID-19
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club will not race this weekend after the southern California track reported that 15 jockeys tested positive for COVID-19. The San Diego County track was scheduled to race Friday through Sunday. The news came after two high profile jockeys...
Danville and Other Communities Still Await Illinois Gaming Board Action on Casino Applications
The next meeting of the Illinois Gaming Board is scheduled to take place in two weeks. But for now, it’s uncertain whether the board will use the meeting to make decisions on any of the pending casino license applications. IGB spokesman Gene...
DraftKings Becomes First to Offer Mobile Casino Gaming in West Virginia
West Virginia officially joined the online casino club on Wednesday, as state lottery officials announced the approval of the DraftKings Casino product suite. The Boston-based sports entertainment and gaming technology company said it officially rolled out the iGaming product on Wednesday. It’s...
Sheldon Adelson Denies Report That He’s Bidding on New York Mets
The sports and gaming worlds were abuzz Wednesday morning as news broke that Las Vegas gaming mogul Sheldon Adelson was joining a team bidding for ownership of the New York Mets. But by the afternoon, the buzz died down, as both a...
Sports Betting App theScore Gets Certification for Upcoming Indiana, Colorado Roll Outs
Mobile sports betting app theScore is on the verge of a major expansion. On Tuesday, the Canadian-based company announced it earned a key certification for its application to be used in Colorado. The app and the player account management platform that Score...
