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Steve Friess State Of Play Betting Against Michigan

Steve Friess: How I Ruined ‘The Game’ By Betting Against Michigan

He was certain the scandal-plagued University of Michigan would fall apart this weekend. His problem was that he put money on it. Oops.

Posted on: November 27, 2023 | | Steve Friess

Steve Friess State Of Play A Bumpy Launch For ESPN Bet

Steve Friess: The ESPN Bet Launch Was An Unexpectedly Bumpy Ride

ESPN Bet had one chance to make a first impression and this one wasn’t great for two experienced companies like Penn Entertainment and ESPN.

Posted on: November 27, 2023 | | Steve Friess

Steve Friess State Of Play Detroit Casino Strike

Steve Friess: Detroit Casino Strikers Take Foolish Gamble Calling For iGaming Boycott

The Detroit Casino Council's attempt to broaden the casino workers' strike online could wildly backfire and ultimately hurt its cause.

Posted on: November 24, 2023 | | Steve Friess

Steve Friess State Of Play: Sports Gambling Song

Steve Friess: There’s A Country-Western Song About Losing A Super Bowl Bet

The singer gave his protagonist a sports gambling problem because he was in Nashville in 2019 when Tennessee was legalizing sports betting.

Posted on: November 10, 2023 | | Steve Friess

Steve Friess State Of Play ESPN BET Launches Soon

Steve Friess: Why I Can’t Wait For ESPN BET To Launch

Five reasons why Steve Friess can't wait for the new ESPN BET sports betting app to launch in 17 states, including Michigan, on Nov. 14.

Posted on: November 7, 2023 | | Steve Friess

Doyle Brunson Godfather of Poker Appreciation

Doyle Brunson Appreciation: I Once Won $100 Off The Late Poker Legend

The interview with the late poker legend Doyle Brunson was one of the reporter's favorite moments. Why? It was a candid, vintage Brunson.

Posted on: September 26, 2023 | | Steve Friess

Steve Friess State Of Play 'Rounders' Still Resonates

Steve Friess: 25 Years Later, Poker’s Cult Classic, ‘Rounders,’ Still Holds Up

The card action in "Rounders" feels real and the pithy axioms about the gambling and poker life still ring true 25 years later.

Posted on: September 5, 2023 | | Steve Friess

Steve Friess: Problem Gambling Advocates Must Get Real About National Hotline Problems

Columnist Steve Friess recounts his discussion on a radio show with responsible gambling advocates regarding problem gambling hotlines

Posted on: August 24, 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 31, 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

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Steve Friess: How I Ruined ‘The Game’ By Betting Against Michigan

Steve Friess: The ESPN Bet Launch Was An Unexpectedly Bumpy Ride

Steve Friess: Detroit Casino Strikers Take Foolish Gamble Calling For iGaming Boycott

Steve Friess: There’s A Country-Western Song About Losing A Super Bowl Bet

Steve Friess: Why I Can’t Wait For ESPN BET To Launch

Doyle Brunson Appreciation: I Once Won $100 Off The Late Poker Legend

Steve Friess: 25 Years Later, Poker’s Cult Classic, ‘Rounders,’ Still Holds Up

Steve Friess: Problem Gambling Advocates Must Get Real About National Hotline Problems

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

Greene County Historical Horse Racing Under Consideration After Alabama Gambling Bill Fails

Lottery Takes On Political Football Role In Alabama With State Elections Looming

Can Former FanDuel SVP of Product Change Hollywood Casino’s Fortunes?

iGaming’s ‘Big Three’ States Exceed $200 Million Monthly Revenue For The First Time

The 2024 Election And What It Could Mean For The US Gaming Landscape

Macau’s Digital Currency Will Provide Lessons For US Online Casinos

Pennsylvania Players Recieve Early Holiday Present With Hollywood Casino App Launch

Horseshoe Online Casino Launches in New Jersey, Making 30 Operators in the Market

MONOPOLY Casino Replaces Virgin In New Jersey As Bally’s Seeks Niche For Secondary Brand