Steve Friess, Author at Play USA

Steve Friess: Someday That 9/11 Parlay Will Probably Be OK, But Not Now

The news media and social media had a field day with the DraftKings NEVER FORGET parlay. The iGaming company took it down and apologized.

Posted on: February 16, 2024 | Steve Friess

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: February 16, 2024 | Steve Friess

Steve Friess: This Lawsuit Could Kill Political Wagering For A Generation

Americans legally can put money on predicting just about anything Why is wagering on who takes power in Washington, D.C., so sacrosanct?

Posted on: February 16, 2024 | Steve Friess

Steve Friess: Unless Economy Tanks, There Will Be Lengthy Wait For More Online Casino

Once sports betting sinks in and becomes an ordinary, acceptable pastime, opposition to online casino will begin to wane.

Posted on: February 16, 2024 | Steve Friess

Steve Friess: My Mind Is Blown As Fontainebleau Las Vegas Nears Completion

Las Vegas has been on a roll. The realization of the long-damned Fontainebleau is the latest proof. It's really scheduled to open Dec. 13.

Posted on: February 16, 2024 | Steve Friess

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: February 16, 2024 | Steve Friess

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

Information that could affect a sports betting line can come from absolutely anywhere — the pilot of a team plane or friends of players.

Posted on: February 16, 2024 | 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: February 16, 2024 | Steve Friess

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: February 16, 2024 | Steve Friess

Steve Friess: How Vegas Was Changed By Tiger Attack At Siegfried & Roy 20 Years Ago

Las Vegas was changed because of the tiger attack at Siegfried & Roy in 2003. For better? For worse? Hard to say. But different? Undeniable.

Posted on: February 16, 2024 | Steve Friess

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Steve Friess: Someday That 9/11 Parlay Will Probably Be OK, But Not Now

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

Steve Friess: This Lawsuit Could Kill Political Wagering For A Generation

Steve Friess: Unless Economy Tanks, There Will Be Lengthy Wait For More Online Casino

Steve Friess: My Mind Is Blown As Fontainebleau Las Vegas Nears Completion

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

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

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

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

Steve Friess: How Vegas Was Changed By Tiger Attack At Siegfried & Roy 20 Years Ago

Minnesota Senate Committee Unwilling to Consider Even a Study of Gambling Expansion

Wynn Drops Out of Bidding for New York Casino License

Missouri Residents Will Wait Until December for Online Sports Betting

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