
Pat Evans is a journalist and editor based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, whose work explores the crossroads of business, sports and lifestyle. With a background in business journalism and legislative reporting, Pat brings a grounded, analytical perspective to stories about how people move, eat, relax, and play. His writing often highlights the human side of trends shaping modern life.
Over the past decade, Pat’s bylines have appeared in regional and national publications, covering everything from hospitality and food and beverage to regulatory shifts in gambling. He’s also written two books on beer history.
When he’s not writing, you’ll likely find him exploring new restaurants and bars, experimenting with fitness routines, or planning his next road trip fueled by curiosity and good coffee.
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Articles by Pat Evans
AI Best Bets: Can AI Stay Hot In The World Cup Knockout Stage?
The AI Bets experiment enters its final week with the World Cup knockout stage looking to end on a high note.

By Pat Evans
Is Housing Affordability Fueling America's Gambling Culture?
Home prices, mortgage rates, and delayed homeownership have reshaped how Millennials and Gen Z think about wealth.

By Pat Evans
Inflation on the Rise: Is Gambling the Ultimate Inflation-Resistant Pastime?
Tourism, concerts, and streaming have surged, but gambling remains one of the few entertainment activities relatively insulated from inflation.

By Pat Evans
AI Best Bets: Our AI Betting Experiment Stays Red Hot
On a roll, Perp locks in the World Cup group favorites, plus two strikeout prop bets that appear to be no-brainers.

By Pat Evans
What's the Best World Cup Since 2000? The Definitive Ranking
From Ronaldo's redemption in 2002 to Messi's coronation in 2022, Bodog ranks every FIFA Men's World Cup since 2002

By Pat Evans
Welcome to Swansea? The Clubs Chasing Wrexham's Success Story
Celebrity owners and football results turned Wrexham into a global phenomenon. Now, a new wave of clubs is chasing that magic.

By Pat Evans