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Reporter: Steve Bittenbender

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 stevebittenbender@casino.org.

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1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender

FanDuel Refunds Some Rockets Moneyline Bets After Referees Miss Call in Game Against the Spurs (VIDEO)

FanDuel announced on Wednesday that it would refund all online pregame moneyline bets on the Houston Rockets, who ended up losing in double overtime to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night. The refund comes after officials ruled offensive goaltending on a...

Steve Bittenbender December 4, 2019

DC Council Committee Recommends Expelling Evans, Who Pushed Sole-Source Sports Betting Contract, Over Numerous Ethics Issues

The Washington, DC Council on Tuesday took the first formal step toward removing Councilman Jack Evans from Washington’s local legislative body. An ad hoc committee made up of the remaining 12 council members voted unanimously that Evans, who has been on the...

Steve Bittenbender December 3, 2019

Spectacle Only Company to Apply for Terre Haute, Indiana Casino License

The deadline to seek the license for Indiana’s next casino struck on Monday, and sources tell Casino.org that only one company ended up applying for it. Spectacle Jack LLC submitted its application on Monday afternoon to operate a land-based casino in Vigo...

Steve Bittenbender December 2, 2019

Alabama Exits College Football Title Race; LSU, OSU, and Clemson Now the Three Heavy Favorites

For the first time since the 2013 season, Alabama was eliminated from the college football championship chase in the regular season. The Crimson Tide lost 48-45 to Auburn on Saturday. Coupling that with the team’s loss a month ago to LSU, it...

Steve Bittenbender December 1, 2019

2020 Kentucky Derby Futures Betting Opens at Churchill Downs with Tiz the Law the Early Favorite

Betting ends Sunday evening on the first round of Kentucky Derby futures betting at Churchill Downs. The Louisville track is offering 24 entries in this round. That includes 22 2-year-olds, a field entry for any other filly, and a field entry for...

Steve Bittenbender November 30, 2019

Alabama, Still Holding College Football Title Dreams, Favored Saturday Over Iron Bowl Rival Auburn

A chance for an SEC title won’t be on the line Saturday when Alabama rolls into Auburn for the 84th installment of the Iron Bowl. Still, there’s plenty at stake for the visiting Crimson Tide. At No. 5 in this week’s College...

Steve Bittenbender November 30, 2019

Favored Ohio State Looks to Continue College Football Dominance Over Michigan on Saturday

Ohio State will seek to extend its winning streak over its archrival when the Buckeyes travel to Michigan Saturday for the final week of college football’s regular season. The 11-0 Buckeyes, ranked No. 1 in this week’s College Football Playoff rankings, have...

Steve Bittenbender November 29, 2019

NFL Suspends Arizona Cardinals Defensive Back Josh Shaw Through 2020 Season for Betting on League Games

The NFL on Friday announced that it suspended Josh Shaw through the 2020 season after discovering the Arizona Cardinals defensive back bet on league games this season. It marked the first time since the Supreme Court overturned PASPA in May 2018 that...

Steve Bittenbender November 29, 2019

Ole Miss-Mississippi State Kicks Off College Football Rivalry Week on Thursday

Football action isn’t limited to the NFL on Thanksgiving. College football kicks off the final week of its regular season, also known as rivalry week, on Thursday night, with Mississippi State hosting in-state and SEC rival Ole Miss. While neither Mississippi school...

Steve Bittenbender November 28, 2019

Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, and New Orleans Saints Favored to Win NFL Thanksgiving Games

The NFL Thanksgiving schedule gives us three games to watch on Thursday. The action kicks off at 12:30 pm ET when the Detroit Lions host NFC North rival Chicago Bears. At 4:30, the Dallas Cowboys host the Buffalo Bills, and at 8:20...

Steve Bittenbender November 28, 2019