Steve Friess
Columnist
Posts by Steve Friess
UNLV’s iGaming Payments Study May Be History’s Most Important Gambling Addiction Research
Sightline data shows that "payments can help identify markers of harm," in new UNLV study of problem gambling behavior.
Betting Operators Need To End College Tie-Ins Now Before Lawmakers Do
It is on casino and sports betting operators to discontinue partnerships with colleges where the vast majority of students are underage.
Hollywood Shows Its Vegas Problem Again With ‘Elvis,’ ‘Poker Face’ And ‘Hacks’
Vegas is often documented inaccurately in Hollywood films and TV from geography to historical references. Here are some new instances.
How Wheel Of Fortune Slots, IGT Were Game-Changers For Gambling In America
Slot machines based on “Wheel of Fortune” turned casino visits from something shady into a broadly acceptable entertainment option.
Steve Friess: Why The ESPN-Penn Marriage Is A Match Made In iGaming Heaven
Penn finally has a logical media partner in Disney's ESPN and Barstool goes back to being the tempestuous thorn in the sports world’s side.
Steve Friess: Trump’s Betting Market Resilience Is Impressive, But Is It Misleading?
PredictIt allows “investments” on a range of political questions, including whether former President Donald Trump wins the 2024 election.
