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Ohio Sports Betting Launch Problem Gambling

Steve Friess: Six Months In, Ohio’s Sports Betting Launch Holds Lessons For Regulators, Media

Other states that have launched or are planning to launch sports betting can look to Ohio as a model for how it handled operators.

Posted on: June 27, 2024 | | Steve Friess

As Father’s Day Approaches, Remembering A Father-Son Relationship Through Bets

How a father and son found common ground through gambling and created some lasting memories in the process.

Posted on: May 14, 2024 | | Steve Friess

Steve Friess: Thirty Years of Mystère And The Deluxing Of Las Vegas

The influence of Cirque du Soleil’s Mystère at Treasure Island is undeniable. It was another key element in the reinvention of Las Vegas.

Posted on: May 10, 2024 | | Steve Friess

Wheel Of Fortune Slots Changed View Of Casinos

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.

Posted on: May 9, 2024 | | Steve Friess

Steve Friess: Woke Casino Industry To Bud Light: Hold My Beer!

As this year’s LGBTQ+ Pride Month comes to a close, it is worthwhile to take stock of how the gambling industry has embraced LGBTQ+ people.

Posted on: May 9, 2024 | | Steve Friess

Steve Friess State of Play Did NCAA get something right

Steve Friess: Pro Leagues Can Learn From NCAA’s Smart New Sports Gambling Penalties

For the most part the new NCAA wagering rules make sense. They are reasonable, compassionate and nuanced. Pro leagues should take some notes.

Posted on: May 9, 2024 | | Steve Friess

Las Vegas Still Doesn't Need The Oakland A's

Congrats To The Golden Knights; Vegas Still Shouldn’t Bother With Oakland A’s

Las Vegas should build stadiums and arenas, for sure. But then the city should become a neutral venue for existing teams to face off.

Posted on: May 9, 2024 | | Steve Friess

Opponents of Casino Credit Laws Are Hurting, Not Helping, Gambling Addicts

Blocking casino credit doesn’t stop addicts. If they’re credit-worthy to get a line from the casino, they can get gambling money elsewhere.

Posted on: May 8, 2024 | | Steve Friess

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: February 19, 2024 | | Steve Friess

Steve Friess State Of Play Betting On Trump

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.

Posted on: February 16, 2024 | | Steve Friess

State Of Play

Steve Friess: Six Months In, Ohio’s Sports Betting Launch Holds Lessons For Regulators, Media

As Father’s Day Approaches, Remembering A Father-Son Relationship Through Bets

Steve Friess: Thirty Years of Mystère And The Deluxing Of Las Vegas

How Wheel Of Fortune Slots, IGT Were Game-Changers For Gambling In America

Steve Friess: Woke Casino Industry To Bud Light: Hold My Beer!

Steve Friess: Pro Leagues Can Learn From NCAA’s Smart New Sports Gambling Penalties

Congrats To The Golden Knights; Vegas Still Shouldn’t Bother With Oakland A’s

Opponents of Casino Credit Laws Are Hurting, Not Helping, Gambling Addicts

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

Steve Friess: Trump’s Betting Market Resilience Is Impressive, But Is It Misleading?

Norfolk City Council Gives Green Light To Pamunkey Tribe And Boyd Gaming Casino Project

Maryland Casino Gaming Bumped Up 2.4% Monthly In August, 7.8% Yearly

NIGC Penalizes Alabama-Coushatta Tribe Of Texas For Failing To File Financial Documents

US Online Casinos Post Their Hottest Month Since 2022

Outgoing Senator Introduces First Ohio Online Casino Bill

DraftKings Slot Glitch In Connecticut Makes Case For Regulation

Wazdan Online Slots Make Pennsylvania Debut In Partnership With Rush Street Interactive

Scientific Games Plans ‘Jurassic Park’ And ‘Jurassic World’-Themed Lottery Games

LA-Based 10 Ten Gaming Releases Smiles Casino, A New Social Platform