Fan Culture

Alas, Sports Are Casinos Now, Making Fans Mostly Bettors

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM

Written by Anthony L. Hall

When betting pays better than playing, integrity becomes the underdog. iPINIONS unpacks how sports have morphed into casinos — and how fans became gamblers in the stands. Read my full take on Substack:https://ipinionsdaily.substack.com/p/alas-sports-are-casinos-now-making Read more.

Golf: More About Tiger than the Game Itself

Friday, July 25, 2014 at 5:16 AM

Written by Anthony L. Hall

Traditional golf fans got their panties in a twist yesterday because I suggested that golf’s popularity surge had more to do with Tiger Woods than the game itself. The truth hurts, but the data doesn’t lie. The Tiger effect vs. country club snobbery I’ve been getting under the skin of golf purists for years. Our… Read more.