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Steve Bittenbender covers Midwest and Gulport news for Casino.org. He also specializes in sports betting and horse racing. Steve is a veteran reporter and brings more than two decades of experience covering sports, business and politics. He joined Casino.org in 2019.
Steve has also covered major collegiate and professional sports for the Associated Press and the Louisville Courier-Journal and is frequently featured on local network TV newscasts and podcasts for his horse racing business and legislative expertise. A Reuters contributor, he has also previously served as editor for Government Security News.
Steve lives in Louisville, Kentucky -- the epicenter of the US horse racing industry -- with his wife and son. He is also an avid poker player, having learned from his uncle as a wholesome after-school pastime with cookies and milk.
Contact Steve at [email protected].
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1982 stories by Steve Bittenbender
PredictIt Lawsuit Against Trading Commission Should Be Moved to DC, Federal Judge Recommends.
A federal judge in Texas recommends moving a lawsuit filed against the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) by PredictIt and other parties to the US District Court in Washington, DC. Magistrate Mark Lane issued the eight-page ruling Monday. It comes less than...
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...
Catawba Nation Violated Indian Gaming Law, Investigation Finds
The Catawba Two Kings Casino faces a substantial fine and a potential temporary closure. That's after federal regulators determined the Catawba Indian Nation and one of its partners in the North Carolina casino violated the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). The National...
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...
Florida Man Sues Magic City Casino Over Change Voucher Policy
A Florida man has filed a lawsuit against the Magic City Casino, accusing the Miami venue of breaking the state’s deceptive practices law by “manipulating the cash-out system” on its slot machines and kiosks. Nicolas Manzini filed the lawsuit in the 11th...
Caesars to Show Low-Latency Live NFL Feeds Through New Genius Sports Deal
The next step for in-game sports betting in the US was taken Sunday evening. That's when Caesars Sportsbook became the first American operator to show live NFL video to viewers on mobile devices. Caesars' bettors could watch the action from the Dallas...
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...