Jake Garza

Jake Garza is a US Gambling Industry Analyst for Catena Media. He specializes in Midwest sports betting and casino content. Prior to covering the legal gambling industry, he spent time as a professional sports writer, reporting on teams such as the Cincinnati Bengals, Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacers. Garza is currently working as a Managing Editor for PlayIndiana and PlayOhio, with previous stops at other well-known brands such as PlayIllinois and PlayMichigan. He has been covering the gambling industry since 2019, and currently works with a team of other journalists to provide comprehensive coverage of the legal U.S. gambling industry.

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Top 10 Powerball Jackpot

Powerball Jackpot Jumps To $630 Million. Can Indiana Claim Its 40th Win?

The current Powerball Jackpot is one of the largest in the game's history. Indiana has more winners than any other state.

Posted on: January 5, 2022 | Jake Garza

NFL Betting Picks

Week 18 Will Decide If Pat McAfee Is A Winning NFL Gambler

The NFL season is finally winding down. Week 18's slate of McAfee betting picks will decide whether he ends the year as a winner or a loser.

Posted on: January 4, 2022 | Jake Garza

Indiana iGaming Casinos

Indiana Could Legalize Online Casinos In 2022

Lawmakers are gearing up for a new push to legalize online casinos in Indiana. The 2022 legislative session begins in January.

Posted on: December 30, 2021 | Jake Garza

NFL Week 17 Betting

Can Week 17 Save Pat McAfee’s NFL Betting Record?

Will McAfee end the NFL season with a winning betting record? A winning year is still within reach, but it's going to come down to the wire.

Posted on: December 28, 2021 | Jake Garza

Indiana sports betting

Bye Bye 2021: The State Of Indiana Sports Betting After A Fantastic Year

Indiana sports betting had an incredibly successful 2021. Indiana’s market is one of the largest in the country, and that won’t be changing anytime soon. It’s worth taking a look back at some of the Indiana sports betting highlights from 2021 now that the year is winding down. The state’s market is in an incredible […]

Posted on: December 20, 2021 | Jake Garza

Super Bowl host city

Super Bowl Sunday: When Could Indianapolis Host The NFL’s Big Game?

Indianapolis hasn't hosted a Super Bowl since 2012. The city could make a run a hosting the big game again in the near future.

Posted on: December 15, 2021 | Jake Garza

Pat McAfee FanDuel Show

Pat McAfee Scores Huge FanDuel Deal, Dominates NFL Week 14 Betting

The new deal between McAfee and FanDuel will pay him $30 million per year. Winning his NFL bets was the cherry on top of his week to

Posted on: December 14, 2021 | Jake Garza

Indiana November Betting Handle

Indiana Sports Betting Sets A New Record With $463 Million Of November Wagers

Basketball helped carry the load for Indiana sports betting in November. Hoosiers bet over $463 million on sports throughout the month.

Posted on: December 10, 2021 | Jake Garza

Indiana Online Sportsbooks

Update: Bally Bet Online Sportsbook Goes Live In Indiana

Bally Bet Indiana is open for business. The company already broadcasts Pacers games and owns Bally's Casino Evansville.

Posted on: December 10, 2021 | Jake Garza

NFL Week 14 Deals

Indiana Sportsbooks Release New Deals For NFL Week 14

The NFL season is starting to wind down, but there are still new Indiana sportsbook promotions to help make the most of the remaining games.

Posted on: December 8, 2021 | Jake Garza