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Russ Mitchell

Russ Mitchell

Russ Mitchell covered news and sports in Iowa since 1997, including 11 years as managing editor for one of the most decorated community newspapers in the state.
He joined PlayIA as a lead writer and managing editor in 2021. He covers betting throughout the Great Lakes and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Russ is excited to explore the growing Ohio sports betting industry.

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Posts by Russ Mitchell

New Year bowl bets for Ohio launch
Ohio Sportsbooks Are Ready For Your Jan. 2 New Year Bowl Bets
With Ohio sports betting up and running, the Jan. 2 college bowl slate is a sneaky-good option to place your first bets in Ohio.
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Russ Mitchell January 2, 2023
Peach Bowl splits for Ohio State vs. Georgia
Fans Bet Huge Against The Buckeyes, But The Peach Bowl Line Won’t Budge
The Dec. 31 Peach Bowl is a day too early for Ohio's online sports betting debut, but Georgia is by far the betting choice over the Buckeyes.
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Russ Mitchell December 28, 2022
SuperBook Sports Ohio launches
SuperBook Sports Ohio Goes Live On New Year’s Day
SuperBook Sports Ohio is readying for the legalization of Ohio sports betting at the start of the new year.
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Russ Mitchell December 28, 2022