Steve Bittenbender

Louisville

Legislative Writer/Analyst @Gambling_Group (@BittGDCG). Cover KY & IN for @thecentersquare; also @sports_cj & @ap_sports. Yacht Rock aficionado

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Oldham County softball edges Anderson County in 8th Region thriller for state berth

1 week ago | courier-journal.com | Steve Bittenbender

Steve BittenbenderSpecial to The Courier JournalKayla Cartledge’s two-run double in the bottom of the sixth inning lifted Oldham County to a 10-9 victory over Anderson County in the Eighth Region girls softball final Thursday at the University of Louisville, clinching the Colonels’ first state tournament bid since 2022.
Will Ohio Legalize iGaming This Year?

1 week ago | betohio.com | Steve Bittenbender

Momentum to legalize Ohio iGaming is building in Columbus. Lawmakers in both legislative chambers have advanced bills that would allow adults 21 and up in the Buckeye State to play real-money Ohio online casino slots and table games on their computers and mobile devices. Since May 20, there have been two legislative hearings on iGaming, though neither the House Finance Committee nor the Senate Select Committee on Gaming have held a formal vote on the bills before them.
Key to Success in NFL 2025

2 weeks ago | pennstakes.com | Steve Bittenbender |Thomas Leary

The Philadelphia Eagles are already the defending Super Bowl champions, but on Wednesday, the team celebrated another big victory as NFL owners decided against banning the â€śtush pushâ€ť at the leagueâ€™s annual spring meeting in Minnesota. Monitor the Eagles Super Bowl odds accordingly, folks.
State House Rejects Tax Hike on NC Sportsbooks But Senate Could Keep It Alive

2 weeks ago | betcarolina.com | Steve Bittenbender

Legislative leaders in the state House of Representatives are moving forward with a two-year budget bill that would keep the tax on North Carolina sports betting operator revenues at 18%. By doing so, they are rebuffing a proposal by the state’s Senate to double the tax to cover athletic expenses at public universities and setting the stage for negotiations that could affect the future of legalized wagering in the Tar Heel State.
Missouri License Applications Available for Sports Betting

3 weeks ago | betmissouri.com | Steve Bittenbender

Thursday is a big day for Missouri sports betting as the state’s Gaming Commission has made the applications for operator licenses available in the Show Me State. However, despite the big step, there’s still more work to be completed before Missourians can place a wager through a licensed app in their own state.
Gaming Issues Central To Ongoing Ohio Budget Discussions

4 weeks ago | betohio.com | Steve Bittenbender |Jim Tomlin

There has been a lot of talk about making significant changes to gambling laws in Ohio over the past few months. Still, the question remains whether state lawmakers and Gov. Mike DeWine can reach an agreement on how to move forward before the state’s new fiscal year starts in less than two months. DeWine submitted a budget proposal this year that would raise the tax Ohio sports betting operators pay from 20% to 40%.
Next Chicago Blackhawks Coach Odds: Who Will Coach Connor Bedard Next Season?

4 weeks ago | illinoisbet.com | Steve Bittenbender |Jim Tomlin

The Chicago Blackhawks are at a critical junction for the future of the franchise. They have missed the Stanley Cup playoffs in seven of the past eight seasons, and despite landing phenom Connor Bedard in the 2023 NHL Draft, the team has languished at the bottom of the Central Division. In December, the Blackhawks fired Luke Richardson as their coach. Chicago won just 57 of the 190 games with Richardson behind the bench.
Trainer Bill Mott basks in glow of Sovereignty's Kentucky Derby triumph

1 month ago | mitchellrepublic.com | Steve Bittenbender

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Bill Mott looked like he was gliding on air as he made his way into the infield at Churchill Downs early Saturday evening. Just moments before, his horse Sovereignty won the Kentucky Derby. He displayed a beaming smile while working through the crowd of well-wishers to get to the winner's circle with jockey Junior Alvarado, Godolphin LLC racing manager Michael Banahan and others connected to the winner of the 151st Run for the Roses.
Sovereignty wins Kentucky Derby on sloppy track

1 month ago | northwestgeorgianews.com | Steve Bittenbender

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Trainer Bill Mott basks in glow of Sovereignty's Kentucky Derby triumph

1 month ago | gwinnettdailypost.com | Steve Bittenbender

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