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Steve Schult

Steve Schult

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The managing editor for PlayOhio and several other Catena Media sites, Steve stays on top of all things related to the national gaming industry. He is also a veteran of the gambling world. The native New Yorker started covering high-stakes tournaments in 2009 for some of poker’s most prominent media outlets before adding the broader U.S. gaming market to his beat in 2018.

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Posts by Steve Schult

A picture of a wooden chip moving up stairs for a story about Ohio becoming the sixth-largest market in just its first year of operations.
In Its First Year, Ohio Becomes Sixth Largest Sports Betting Market
Ohio sports bettors wagered $829.9 million in December, putting a wrap on its first year of betting with a handle of more than $7.6 billion.
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Steve Schult February 2, 2024
A picture of an online casino next to a "what's next?" question for a story about how Ohio could be the next state to legalize online casinos.
Here’s Why Ohio Could Be The Next State With Online Casinos
The Ohio legislature is putting together the Ohio Sports Gaming Study Committee. Online casinos are one of its main focuses.
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Steve Schult January 24, 2024
A picture of evaporating money for a story about Ohio casinos threatening to snap its streak of annual revenue increases.
Poor November Puts OH Casinos At Risk Of Snapping Winning Streak
The four casinos in Ohio combined to win $80.4 million in November, which was the second-worst month of the year.
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Steve Schult January 4, 2024
A picture of an upward sloped dollar bill for a story about Ohio sportsbooks' strong November, particularly ESPN Bet
ESPN Bet Stands Out During Successful November For OH Sportsbooks
ESPN Bet jumped several large operators to have the third-largest handle during the second-best month in Ohio sports betting history.
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Steve Schult January 3, 2024
A picture of a blueprint for a house with a Fanatics sportsbook logo for a story about how the company's moves in Ohio appear how the company can achieve success nationwide.
Ohio Serves As Blueprint For Fanatics Sportsbook Success
Fanatic Sportsbook's moves in Ohio looks like their playbook for success nationwide after a long history as a sports merchandise retailer.
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Steve Schult October 28, 2023
A picture of an upward slanted graph for a story about the increase in at-risk gambling rates since Ohio casino legalization.
At-Risk & Problem Gambling Has Grown 350% Since Ohio Casinos Were Built
According to a survey by the Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services, rates in Ohio jumped from 5.7% in 2012 to 19.8% last year.
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Steve Schult October 19, 2023
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