Steve Schult

Steve Schult has covered the gambling world for the last decade. With stints as a staff writer for the World Series of Poker and Bluff Magazine, as well as the online content manager for Card Player Media, the New York native covered high-stakes poker tournaments and the overall casino industry. He’ll shift most of his focus to the Virginia, Maryland and Florida markets as a managing editor for Catena Media.

Posts by Steve Schult:

parlays

Virginia Sports Bettors Love Parlays And Hate Violence

A recent report from Virginia regulators showed that parlays were the most common type of sports bet in the commonwealth and that the state's gamblers shied away from betting on combat sports.

Posted on: February 4, 2022 | | Steve Schult

Virginia's in-state college betting ban

Virginia’s In-State College Betting Ban Isn’t Going Anywhere Yet

A House subcommittee voted to squash a bill that would have lifted Virginia's in-state college betting ban on schools such as the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech.

Posted on: February 2, 2022 | | Steve Schult

Virginia Charitable Gaming Board

VA Charitable Gaming Board Under Scrutiny Over Possible Corruption

Virginia legislators filed proposals that would limit the power of the VA Charitable Gaming Board following corruption allegations.

Posted on: February 1, 2022 | | Steve Schult

BetMGM VA NFL Championship Sunday Promo

BetMGM VA Promo For NFL Championship Sunday: Bet $10, Win $200

New BetMGM VA sports bettors can get $200 in bonus bets if they bet $10 and there's a touchdown scored on NFL Championship Sunday.

Posted on: January 28, 2022 | | Steve Schult

Virginia horse bettors can wager on the Pegasus World Cup Saturday

Pegasus World Cup Gives VA Horse Bettors First Major Race Of 2022

The sixth annual Pegasus World Cup starts on Saturday, and Virginia horse bettors can get in on the action through the TVG app.

Posted on: January 28, 2022 | | Steve Schult

Washington DC sportsbooks December 2021 sports betting

Washington, DC Sportsbooks See Handle Drop For Second Straight Month

During December 2021 sports betting, Washington, DC sportsbooks saw a second straight month of decline in total handle and revenue.

Posted on: January 27, 2022 | | Steve Schult

Second Richmond casino referendum

Can New Tax Cut Help Sell Second Richmond Casino Referendum?

After falling short in 2021, the city council voted 8-1 in favor of putting a second Richmond casino referendum before voters.

Posted on: January 25, 2022 | | Steve Schult

Super Bowl trivia

Test Your Super Bowl Knowledge With These Trivia Questions

How much do you know about the Big Game? Take a crack at these multiple-choice Super Bowl trivia questions and find out.

Posted on: January 20, 2022 | | Steve Schult

In-state college betting ban

Virginia Lawmakers Consider Ditching In-State College Betting Ban

Lawmakers filed two pieces of legislation addressing sports betting, including one that looks to life the in-state college betting ban.

Posted on: January 18, 2022 | | Steve Schult