Transparency In Gaming Policy: Looking To Find The Ghost In The Machine
Missouri is the latest in a long line of jurisdictions where a lot of money is flowing into the state from gaming companies over the possible introduction of sports betting. It is presently estimated that approximately $45 million will be spent on Amendment 2 by gaming interests. Amendment 2 would authorize sports betting. There are curiosities about Amendment 2. First, […]
‘I literally can’t stop.’ The descent of a modern sports fan
YUMA, Ariz. – Buddy Hield … who is this Buddy Hield? Jordan Holt typed furiously on his computer in his Phoenix hotel room, searching for information on Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield. Holt, a 43-year-old meter and relay technician, was steaming mad, having just watched an NBA game between the Boston Celtics and the Pacers. […]
Bloomberg: ‘Sports Betting Apps Are Even More Toxic Than You Thought’
Among the main challenges for a pro bettor is finding places that will take your money. If you show signs of being good, or even just highly methodical, most sportsbooks will drastically limit how much you can wager. But there are ways around this. Sharps, as pros are known, often employ surrogates to place bets […]