Ted Dahlstrom
Covers:
sports, sports betting, sportsbooks, sports betting legislation, casino
Doesn't Cover:
everything unrelated to sports, sports betting, or sports betting legalization efforts, and casinos
freelancer, content manager, amateur chef, pizza & craft beer fan, brisk walker, father, husband, golfer.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
This one
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Paul Kemp
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email or Twitter DM
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Slack, Google apps, internet research
Who do you wish followed you?
Walter Jones
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Some of my first state pages still look good and are relevant. They were a lot of work, so I'm glad they still stand up.
What's your favorite drink?
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Working in the yard, grilling, or on the golf course
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Seattle Times
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Everyone who covers sports betting is a big gambler. We aren't all big gamblers. Many of my colleagues don't gamble at all.
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