About the Author

Steve Schult

Sports Betting Writer

Steve Schult is a veteran of the gambling industry with more than a decade of experience covering the space. After earning his journalism degree from Marist College, the New York native began covering high-stakes poker tournaments and the U.S. gambling industry for various outlets. Following stints as a writer for Card Player Media, Bluff Magazine, and the World Series of Poker, Schult joined Catena Media and has managed coverage for a handful of states.

Steve's latest articles

Fanatics Sportsbook has made a last-minute push to join the Kentucky Sports Betting scene at launch.

With Late Application, Fanatics Sportsbook Looks to Kentucky for Turnaround

August 22, 2023 | By: Steve Schult

For the most part, Tuesday’s Kentucky Horse Racing Commission meeting went exactly as most expected. […]

Churchill Downs is well positioned for the start of Kentucky sports betting.

Regulators to Approve Kentucky Sports Wagering Licenses Next Week

August 17, 2023 | By: Steve Schult

Kentuckians will know which retail locations and online sportsbooks will be in the state next […]

Cumberland Run agreed to a Kentucky sports betting partnership with DraftKings, according to a document obtained by Gaming Today.

Cumberland Run Inks Deal With DraftKings Ahead of Kentucky Betting Launch

August 11, 2023 | By: Steve Schult

The recently opened Cumberland Run race track in Corbin has partnered with one of the [...]

Size of Kentucky sports gambling market.

Kentucky Market Size Could Reach Almost 700K Sports Bettors: Survey

August 1, 2023 | By: Steve Schult

In a Gaming Today survey, 13% of Kentuckians said they already bet on sports, even […]

Sen. Thayer happy Kentucky sports betting equal to horse racing.

Sen. Thayer Happy Sports Betting ‘On Equal Footing’ With Horse Racing in KY

July 25, 2023 | By: Steve Schult

According to an influential Kentucky senator, the state’s sports betting emergency regulations put the activity […]

Survey shows Kentucky worried sports betting will hurt horse racing industry.

27% Of Kentucky Worries Sports Betting Will Hurt Horse Racing: Survey

July 25, 2023 | By: Steve Schult

There is no state more synonymous with horse racing than Kentucky. The Bluegrass State is […]

KHRC experience smooth sports betting launch

Attorney Says KHRC’s Gaming Experience Key To Sports Betting Launch

July 17, 2023 | By: Steve Schult

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission committed to an incredibly lofty goal by passing emergency regulations […]

Smooth Kentucky launch of sports betting, lawyer predicts.

Gaming Attorney Says Quick KY Launch Could Become Sports Betting Norm

July 13, 2023 | By: Steve Schult

When the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approved emergency regulations for the upcoming sports betting launch, […]

Sports betting regulations highlights in Kentucky.

Key Findings In The Kentucky Sports Betting Regulations

July 11, 2023 | By: Steve Schult

On Monday, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approved sports betting regulations to govern the launch of […]

Kentucky universities rules angry sports bettors.

KY Universities Not Adding Protection For Athletes From Angry Sports Bettors

July 3, 2023 | By: Steve Schult

Kentuckians will be allowed to bet on sports later this year. Kentucky’s athletic fandom is […]