
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: Another Bad Week. Can World Cup Right the Ship?
The AI betting experiment turns to the World Cup, NBA Finals, and Yankees baseball in search of a turnaround week.

By Pat Evans
The $17.6 Billion Deal That Could Reshape the Vegas Strip
If completed, the $17.6 billion Caesars Entertainment buyout would give Tilman Fertitta one of the largest footprints on the Strip.

By Pat Evans
AI Best Bets: Maybe AI Isn’t a Sure-Fire Win After All
Perplexity’s first ugly week forces a reset as the betting experiment heads into the NBA and Stanley Cup Finals.

By Pat Evans
Sports Are Thriving But Viewing Habits Are Changing
How casual, highlight‑driven viewing and second‑screen habits are reshaping what it means to watch sports.
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By Pat Evans
AI Bets: NBA Playoffs, NHL Angles and Djokovic
This week’s AI betting card leans on NBA and NHL playoff sides, a Yankees anchor and a low-noise Djokovic angle.

By Pat Evans
The White Lotus Effect: Is Luxury Travel the Biggest Gamble?
How luxury travel, from Monaco to Cannes, has started to feel less like an escape and more like a high-stakes performance.

By Pat Evans