That was quite a weekend, though

Hopefully they do better than the Twins today

So long, X Games

Spin you right round, baby, right round

Four in a row + indoor vert

While I worked for a number of years in the casino business, my property never offered sports betting. As it now spreads across the United States, it is starting to make an impact with my current industry, professional sports venue management. I haven’t done a lot of research on this topic, but I feel like both sides aren’t fully prepared for all the potential side effects of a much larger pool of bettors.

Minnesota has always had a unique gaming environment among states and the various types of tribal compacts, so I don’t envision any immediate changes in the landscape. As it sweeps across the country, though, I imagine Minnesota will join at some point – too much money is involved to completely sit out. Minnesota tribes have understandably been reluctant to reopen the gaming agreements, but most of the larger ones already have ties to professional sports in one form or another.

As a technical venue manager, I’m curious as to what additional demands will be made on wireless networks, digital signage, cyber security and real-time statistical data feeds if sports betting is approved here. Not to mention physical changes to buildings if things like betting windows were ever to be added. I can easily imagine fans having sports betting apps on their phones, placing bets in their seats during a game and wanting to cash out winners immediately.

Lastly, I had another thought while watching the Twins lose their epic battle with the Yankees the other night. If human referees and umpires are still used in all leagues (which is likely), what extra security measures will be needed when they make bad calls? Will it influence how they make calls in the first place? It’s already a challenging environment with rowdy fans who have had too much to drink…

XGMN19 – now with e-sports

Really didn’t know that is so close to Staples Center

This market is so not like the others

Two nights of All Stars, now two nights to start the second half

So much CHS Field time this week

Now we just need a win over Oakland

https://www.tmz.com/2019/07/17/pete-alonso-home-run-minnesota-474-feet-new-york-mets-mlb/

Weirdest rain delay ever

Fun night + Loons victory 1-0

That was some good TV sportsball

From the handshake line to the booing of Bettman and the handoff of the trophy

http://www.espn.com/chalk/story/_/id/26740441/one-year-legal-us-sports-betting-learned

Congrats to Yagya and Atomic Data on some very smart work

…but got to ride the whole river path today (before the rain)

I’m so out of shape – this month should help a lot

Part I – protect the brain

…don’t come home

Of course it needs to snow again

Yup, I’m still here (no trains until 4:13am)

…ends here.

Vikings stadium seamlessly transitions to basketball hub

Bravo, Timberwolves

TRUTH

IT Command will be the place to be the next three days

You never know what will happen at Target Center these days

Happy Baseball Opener everyone!

We are all just a bunch of meat sacks…

Every Minnesota team should do that for every game

Timberwolves vs. Golden State @ Target Center

I finally own a green hat to wear once a year

…and the countdown is on

Return to this game will be a while, unfortunately

In or out?

Now that Monster Jam is over, it’s full on Final Four

What a franchise, eh?

Monster Jam returns Saturday

I thought I felt a little déjà vu

Like the surface charge space, though

Before basketball – not lit, after basketball – lit

The place looked great – nicely done

Good luck to Justin and his team at tonight’s Timberwolves home opener against Cleveland

The huntin’ time has arrived…

Congrats to Kaitlyn (50 miles) and all the other amazing Superior fall trail racers

Don’t think I saw a Vikings game, but saw lots of Twins there

Those nets are huge

Hope they play better than last night

Highest quarter pipe jump ever @ X Games

X Games is such a cool event

July will be busy

Hope to hear lots of Oasis (and Rhymesayers)

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-05-03/the-gambler-who-cracked-the-horse-racing-code

Just a whole lotta dirt and gas fumes

The big staff sale finally made it reasonable

Miss you, Mom ❤️

Step 1: open building. Step 2: host Super Bowl LII

First annual Minnesota Sports Awards, Target Center

MSHSL State Soccer Championship Day ⚽️

Not bad for being rusty

The Tuesday night $5 special with MK

Mac and meat is my new favorite 

Nice to finally play again

Cheaper just to use your own, no?