Steve Friess, Author at Play USA

Steve Friess State of Play ESPN, Penn Move Makes Total Sense

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.

Posted on: August 10, 2023 | | Steve Friess

Steve Friess State of Play: Why There's No Political Gambling in US

Steve Friess: Misunderstandings, Bias Hobble Efforts To Legalize Political Gambling In U.S.

The reason gambling on politics in the US makes people queasy is the fear “bookies” will somehow manipulate election results or perceptions.

Posted on: August 8, 2023 | | Steve Friess

Steve Friess State of Play It's Time To End Smoking In Casinos

Steve Friess: Scheduled Discussion On Casino Smoking Sparks Hope Gambling Industry Will Finally Ban It

Smoking in public is not about personal freedom. It is about violating other people’s personal freedom. Casinos need to stop allowing it.

Posted on: August 3, 2023 | | Steve Friess

Steve Friess State of Play NFL Gambling Policy Makes No Sense

Steve Friess: NFL Is Finally Called Out For Insane, Nonsensical Gambling Policy & Punishments

Denver Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton told the truth about the NFL's irrational and baffling player gambling policy. He's right about it.

Posted on: August 1, 2023 | | Steve Friess

Steve Friess State of Play Flawed Maryland Gambling Study (1)

Steve Friess: Maryland Problem Gambling Study Is Flawed, But Activists, Media Don’t Care

What jumps out about the Maryland problem gambling study is when it was conducted — June to August 2020 — at the height of the pandemic.

Posted on: July 28, 2023 | | Steve Friess

Steve Friess State of Play National Gambling Helpline

Steve Friess: 1-800-GAMBLER Is A Great Idea For Responsible Gambling That Isn’t Getting Traction

Help would get to those who need it if the US had one, easily remembered phone number for gamblers in crisis or people worried about them.

Posted on: July 25, 2023 | | Steve Friess

Steve Friess State of Play The Betr Debacle

Steve Friess: What Jake Paul’s Betr Debacle Says About The Mobile Sportsbook Business

The much-ballyhooed Jake Paul-fronted sports betting app Betr sounded to some like a good idea. Let's face it: It was never a good idea.

Posted on: July 20, 2023 | | Steve Friess

Steve Friess State of Play Universal Apps

Steve Friess: If DraftKings, FanDuel Let You Use The Same Mobile Gambling Account In Every State, Why Can’t Everyone?

It’s only a matter of time before national sportsbook apps figure out what they’re missing when it comes to access across state lines.

Posted on: July 18, 2023 | | Steve Friess

Steve Friess State of Play What Happens On Border When Kentucky Launches Sports Betting

Steve Friess: In An Ohio Border Town, Kentucky Folks Make, Break Bread While Betting On Sports

This is how gamblers in states without legal mobile betting do it: They cross into a legal state and place wagers where they can,

Posted on: July 13, 2023 | | Steve Friess

Steve Friess: In WSOP’s Card-Marking Controversy, Autism Must Speak Louder

Poker pro Martin Kabrhel owes a more expansive explanation. He brought up how his autism affects his behavior and needs to talk more about it.

Posted on: July 6, 2023 | | Steve Friess

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Posts by Steve Friess:

Steve Friess: Why The ESPN-Penn Marriage Is A Match Made In iGaming Heaven

Steve Friess: Misunderstandings, Bias Hobble Efforts To Legalize Political Gambling In U.S.

Steve Friess: Scheduled Discussion On Casino Smoking Sparks Hope Gambling Industry Will Finally Ban It

Steve Friess: NFL Is Finally Called Out For Insane, Nonsensical Gambling Policy & Punishments

Steve Friess: Maryland Problem Gambling Study Is Flawed, But Activists, Media Don’t Care

Steve Friess: 1-800-GAMBLER Is A Great Idea For Responsible Gambling That Isn’t Getting Traction

Steve Friess: What Jake Paul’s Betr Debacle Says About The Mobile Sportsbook Business

Steve Friess: If DraftKings, FanDuel Let You Use The Same Mobile Gambling Account In Every State, Why Can’t Everyone?

Steve Friess: In An Ohio Border Town, Kentucky Folks Make, Break Bread While Betting On Sports

Steve Friess: In WSOP’s Card-Marking Controversy, Autism Must Speak Louder

Proposed Draft Rules Would End Blackjack At California Cardrooms

Stronach Group Plans One Final Run Of Races At Golden Gate Fields

Tennessee Collects $4.4 Million In Sports Betting Taxes For August

Proposed Draft Rules Would End Blackjack At California Cardrooms

Steve Friess: Integrity In Sports Betting Is More About Betting, Less About Sports

Gambling Regulators Would Help Gaming Companies By Banning Celebrity Ads

Urban One And CDI Meet With Richmond Residents About Casino Plans

Caesars Offers Early App Registration Bonus In Kentucky

Groundbreaking Ceremony For Oklahoma Casino Expansion On Sept. 22