54-800: The Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association ( FSGA ), formerly the Fantasy Sports Trade Association, is a Middleton, Wisconsin -based trade group representing the fantasy sports and gaming industries. In 2019, the FSTA changed its name to the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association with to coincide with changes in US law allowing states to enable sports betting. Founded in 1998, the FSGA provides demographic data, annual conferences, and collective action, including lobbying, to support
108-520: A dramatic impact on the industry, which was largely ignored by the major sports leagues for years while a number of smaller entrepreneurs grew it into a multi-billion-dollar industry, and a ruling could allow the MLBAM to have a monopoly over the industry. "This will be a defining moment in the fantasy sports industry," said Charlie Wiegert, executive vice president of CBC. "The other leagues are all watching this case. If MLB prevailed, it just would have been
162-405: A general fertility rate of 51.7 births per 1000 women aged 15–44, the eighth lowest rate out of all 72 Wisconsin counties. Of these, 73 of the births occurred at home, the fifth highest number of home births for Wisconsin counties. 428 of the births were to mothers who held doctorate or professional degrees, more than any other Wisconsin county. These accounted for 7.3% of total births for the county,
216-441: A higher percent than any other Wisconsin county and more than Ozaukee County which had 5.8% of births to mothers who held doctorate or professional degrees and ranked second. As of the census of 2020 , the population was 561,504. The population density was 469.3 inhabitants per square mile (181.2/km ). There were 248,795 housing units at an average density of 207.9 units per square mile (80.3 units/km ). The racial makeup of
270-653: A household in the city was $ 50,786, and the median income for a family was $ 71,514. Males had a median income of $ 41,070 versus $ 30,928 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 29,464. About 3.1% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.2% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over. The largest industry sector in Middleton is manufacturing. Other major job sectors are retail trade, technology, educational services, health care, management of companies, finance and accommodations. In 2019, 17% of workers were employed in
324-474: A large public university, Dane County is solidly Democratic, with a long history in the progressive movement. It has backed the Democratic presidential nominee in every election since 1932 with the exception of the two nationwide landslide victories of Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1952 and 1956 , and even then, Eisenhower's margin of victory was under 3% both times. Since then, Republicans have only crossed
378-509: A male householder with no wife present, and 44.6% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.86. The median age in the city was 39.1 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.1% were from 25 to 44; 29.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of
432-507: A matter of time before they followed up. Their player unions are just waiting for the opportunity." CBC won the lawsuit as U.S. District Court Judge Mary Ann Medler ruled that statistics are part of the public domain and can be used at no cost by all fantasy companies. "The names and playing records of major-league baseball players as used in CBC's fantasy games are not copyrightable," Medler wrote. "Therefore, federal copyright law does not pre-empt
486-418: A new licensing agreement with MLBAM (they had acquired the rights from the baseball players' association) for its fantasy baseball game, CBC filed suit. The FSGA filed a friend of the court brief in support of CBC arguing that intellectual property laws and so-called "right of publicity" laws do not apply to the statistics used in fantasy sports. The FSGA also argued that if MLBAM won the lawsuit it would have
540-522: A report by U.S. News & World Report , Middleton High School was named as the best high school in Dane County and it was also named 11th best high school out of around 540 in the state of Wisconsin. The report indicated that the graduation rate at Middleton High School was 96%, and more than half of students took at least one Advanced Placement exam . Middleton is served by Madison TV, radio, print, and other media. The Middleton Times-Tribune
594-483: A shopping mall opened in 2003. Downtown Middleton has several shops and restaurants. During the 1960s and early 1970s, the Nitty Gritty restaurant in Middleton featured live blues music, and featured B.B. King , Muddy Waters , Charlie Musselwhite , and Cheap Trick . In 1985, the Nitty Gritty was re-branded as a birthday destination, and as of 2018, over 725,000 birthdays have been celebrated there. As of 2019
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#1732802009021648-516: A skate park, Quarry Skate Park. Lake Mendota County Park offers a campground, picnic area, volleyball courts, and swimming. Middleton has a golf course, Pleasant View Golf Course, located near Lake Mendota . Skiing, biking and hiking trails are also available in the area. Pleasant View Golf Course has been named the "Best Golf Course in Madison Area" four times (2016, 2018, 2019 and 2020) by Madison magazine. Walter. R. Bauman Aquatic Center
702-638: Is Madison , which is also the state capital. Dane County is the central county of the Madison metropolitan area , as well as the Madison– Janesville – Beloit combined statistical area . Dane County was formed in 1836 as a territorial county and organized in 1839. It was named after Nathan Dane , a Massachusetts delegate to the Congress of the Confederation who helped carve Wisconsin out of
756-455: Is "The Good Neighbor City." The first settlers were mostly of English descent, and they came to Middleton in the 1840s. It was called Peatville for the large quantities of peat extracted from its soil. The village was renamed Middleton when it was separated from the town of Madison in 1848. Many German settlers arrived to Middleton in the 1850s, and after the year 1880, the population was largely of German descent. The first Lutheran Church
810-411: Is a commercial office building made of blue glass windows and it is the tallest building in Middleton. Middleton has a garden and landscaping center called Orchids Garden Centre & Nursery. Capital Brewery was founded in 1984 to brew German-style lager beer and has since branched to American-style ales and barrel-aged beers . Capital Brewery has won over 240 awards. The Capital Brewery Bier Garten
864-418: Is a weekly community newspaper. The Middleton Review is a free community newspaper that serves the city. Middleton also serves as the community of license for several Madison based stations including country music outlet 106.3 WWQM and DTV America television station WZCK channel 8 which is dual licensed to Middleton and Madison. 97.3 W247CI an FM translator of Catholic station WHFA also broadcasts from
918-596: Is an outdoor food festival held annually on the first Saturday of August in downtown Middleton. The event features live music, face painting, games and entertainment, food and free mustard samplings. National Mustard Museum has hosted and sponsored the event since 1991. Haunted Hustle is a Halloween -themed marathon held in October. Other events in Middleton include Wine Walk, Greenway Station Farmers' Market and Prairie Chase Run/Walk. Middleton-Cross Plains Area Performing Arts Center hosts plays and dances. Middleton
972-638: Is an outdoor facility that offers pools, waterslides, playground and water equipment. Middleton belongs to the Middleton-Cross Plains School District . There are seven elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school and one alternative senior high school in the district. Recently, students in Blackhawk Middleton have been moved from Glacier Creek to Kromrey. Students attend either Middleton High School or Clark Street Community School . In 2021, in
1026-589: Is dedicated to providing and encouraging outdoor public art , including sculptures, murals and stained glass. Visit Middleton's website offers a Middleton's Outdoor Public Art Trail map. Middleton Arts Committee and the Middleton Community Development Authority sponsors and supports art in Middleton. The Pheasant Branch Creek Conservancy is a nature preserve of green space and wetland with prairie hills, natural springs, and Native American burial mounds. The creek drains on
1080-400: Is given to individuals who have made a difference in the community, and embody what it means to be a Good Neighbor. The three-day festival has free live music, carnival rides, family activities, entertainment, food, parades and other activities. Downtown Middleton Summer Fun series is typically held from July to August, and it features free music and entertainment on every Thursday. In 2021,
1134-476: Is governed by a county executive and a county board of supervisors. The county executive is elected in a countywide vote. The county executive is Joe Parisi . The board of supervisors consists of 37 members, each elected from single member districts. As the policy-making body of the county government, the board of supervisors enacts county ordinances, levies taxes, and appropriates money for services. Like most other counties anchored by an urban population center and
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#17328020090211188-431: Is open from April to October and it often offers live music and food vendors. Hidden Cave Cidery, opened in 2021, is a local cidery that makes cider of Wisconsin apples. Middleton has an annual Middleton Good Neighbor Festival held on the last weekend of August at Firemen's Park in Middleton. The festival has been held since 1964, and "The Good Neighbor Award" has been awarded to a Middleton resident since 1980. The award
1242-625: Is served by US Route 12 and US Route 14 including the terminus of the West Beltline Highway. The City of Middleton is served by the Middleton Police Department. The Middleton Fire Department provides fire protection services to a district consisting of the city of Middleton, as well as the neighboring Town of Middleton and portions of the towns of Springfield and Westport. The Middleton Emergency Medical Services department provides paramedic level services to
1296-623: Is water. Middleton is located about 6 miles West/Northwest of Madison, the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Severe flooding occurred in August 2018, including along Pheasant Branch Creek. As of the census of 2020, there were 21,827 people and 10,104 households. The racial makeup of the city was 86.1% White, 5.3% African American, 1.5% Native American, 8.4% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, and 6.3% from Some Other Race alone or in combination with one or more other races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 6.8% of
1350-508: The Northwest Territory . Dane County was settled in the 1840s by settlers from New England . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has an area of 1,238 square miles (3,210 km ), of which 1,197 square miles (3,100 km ) is land and 41 square miles (110 km ) (3.3%) is water. Freight Public Transit Intercity Commercial General Aviation In 2017, there were 5,891 births, giving
1404-490: The 35% mark six times. Within Wisconsin, only the predominantly Native American county of Menominee is more reliably Democratic. At state level, the county is no less Democratic. The last Republicans the county supported at state level were Governor Tommy Thompson and Treasurer Jack Voight in 1994 . The last Republican Senator to carry the county was Alexander Wiley in 1956 by less than one percent, 10 years earlier
1458-542: The City of Middleton and the neighboring townships of Middleton and Springfield. The Middleton Public Library offers books, films, music, meeting and study spaces, Wi-Fi and programs. Dane County, Wisconsin Dane County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin . As of the 2020 census , the population was 561,504, making it the second-most populous county in Wisconsin after Milwaukee County . The county seat
1512-543: The FSGA has honored past members and contributors to fantasy sports with induction into its Hall of Fame. As of 2014, 17 people have been inducted into the FSGA Hall of Fame. They are: Middleton, Wisconsin Middleton is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin , United States. The population was 21,827 at the 2020 census . A suburb northwest of Madison , it is part of the Madison metropolitan area . Middleton's motto
1566-493: The age of 19; 34.76% were between the ages of 20 and 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 18.3% were 65 years of age or older. The sex breakdown of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female. As of the census of 2010, there were 17,442 people, 8,037 households, and 4,453 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,942.3 inhabitants per square mile (749.9/km ). There were 8,565 housing units at an average density of 953.8 per square mile (368.3/km ). The racial makeup of
1620-503: The ages of 18 and 34 (with an average age of 37.7), 67% were employed full-time, and 47% made more than $ 75,000 per year. A 2015 analysis found that 89.8% were white and 51.5% were unmarried. According to the FSGA, the most popular fantasy sport in the US and Canada is gridiron football , which is played by approximately 78% of fantasy participants. The next most popular sports are baseball (39%), basketball (19%), ice hockey (18%), and association football (14%). The FSGA has been at
1674-666: The city on a transmitter above the Wisconsin Trade Center . Middleton Municipal Airport (C29) serves Middleton and the surrounding communities with general aviation. Commercial airline service is provided via Dane County Regional Airport in neighboring Madison. Metro Transit serves Middleton via routes R and F with service to Downtown Madison and the Junction Road park and ride. The Wisconsin and Southern Railroad passes through Middleton providing freight rail service on its Prairie Subdivision. Middleton
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1728-572: The city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female. As of the census in 2000, there were 15,770 people living in Middleton, although in 2006 that number was estimated to be as high as 16,595. The population density was 1,953.2 people per square mile (754.5/km ). There were 7,397 housing units at an average density of 916.2 per square mile (353.9/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 92.08% White , 1.97% Black or African American , 0.45% Native American , 2.66% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 1.27% from other races , and 1.54% from two or more races. 2.82% of
1782-419: The city was 87.1% White , 3.5% African American , 0.3% Native American , 4.2% Asian , 2.3% from other races , and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.6% of the population. There were 8,037 households, of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had
1836-551: The county was 77.6% White , 6.4% Asian , 5.4% Black or African American , 0.4% Native American , 3.2% from other races , and 6.9% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 7.5% Hispanic or Latino of any race. At the 2010 census there were 488,073 people, 203,750 households, and 116,752 families living in the county. The population density was 394 people per square mile (152 people/km ). There were 216,022 housing units at an average density of 174 units per square mile (67 units/km ). The racial makeup of
1890-552: The county was 84.7% White, 5.2% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 4.7% Asian, 0.003% Pacific Islander, 2.5% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. 5.9% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 203,750 households 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.7% were non-families. 30.5% of households were one person and 7.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size
1944-405: The county. The population density was 355 people per square mile (137 people/km ). There were 180,398 housing units at an average density of 150 units per square mile (58 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 88.96% White, 4.00% Black or African American, 0.33% Native American, 3.45% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.43% from other races, and 1.79% from two or more races. 3.37% of
1998-466: The east into Lake Mendota, and a hiking trail follows beside it through a forest, passing beside Parisi Park. The Pope Farm Conservancy, opened to visitors in 2006, is a park and a nature area with walking trails, wildlife, sunflower fields, prairie and savanna restoration areas. Lake Mendota is a popular attraction among tourists and residents as it offers a variety of outdoor activities such as fishing, swimming, and other aquatic pursuits. Middleton has
2052-513: The event included arts and crafts table for children, picnic tables, hula hoops, free beginner harmonica lessons and other activities. Sunflower Days is typically a 10-day event Pope Farm Conservancy held between July and August which features 9.5 acres of sunflowers. The event was attended by 90,000 people in 2017. There is no parking at Pope Farm Conservancy and the Sunflower Shuttle runs every 30 minutes. National Mustard Day
2106-404: The forefront of the tension that has existed between fantasy sports companies and professional leagues and players associations over the rights to player profiles and statistics. The issue came to a head with the lawsuit of Major League Baseball Advanced Media (MLBAM), MLB's Internet wing, vs. St. Louis-based CBC Distribution and Marketing Inc., the parent company of CDM Sports. When CBC was denied
2160-478: The growth of fantasy sports and sports betting leagues. Its members range from small startups to large media corporations. The FSGA currently holds two annual conferences, one in the summer and one in the winter. In 1997, CDM Fantasy Sports, a St. Louis, Missouri-based fantasy sports company, invited competitors Sportsline, Prime Sports Interactive, Sports Buff Fantasy Sports, and The Sporting News to St. Louis to discuss pending legislation that could severely limit
2214-513: The growth of the fantasy sports industry. Over the next year, the companies communicated without an official organization and tracked the legislation. In 1998, during a fantasy sports conference in Las Vegas hosted by Fantasy Insights, a meeting was organized to again discuss pending legislation and several other topics related to the industry. The representatives from CDM, Fantasy Insights, EA Sports , The Sporting News , and USFANS decided that it
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2268-401: The manufacturing sector with 3,037 jobs. As of 2016, over 65% of Middleton residents have associate, bachelors or advanced degrees and 44.7% of residents are employed in positions which earn more than $ 75,000 per year. Over 2,000 companies are located in Middleton, including American Girl 's corporate headquarters and one of Electronic Theater Controls' worldwide offices. Greenway Station is
2322-493: The organization. The FSGA has tracked the growth of fantasy sports from 500,000 players in 1988. FSGA demographic data shows that of the 59.3 million people who played fantasy sports in the US and Canada in 2017, 43.2 million were American adults. In 2019, 45.9 million American adults participated. The FSGA estimated that 19% of American adults played fantasy sports in 2019, compared to 13% in 2014. A 2019 FSGA survey found that 81% of fantasy sports players were male, 50% were between
2376-487: The players' claimed right of publicity." The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the decision in October 2007. "It would be strange law that a person would not have a First Amendment right to use information that is available to everyone," a three-judge panel said in its ruling. The Fantasy Sports Trade Association is managed by an elected Board of Directors that hosts elections each year in February. Beginning in 2000,
2430-415: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. According to the census, there were 7,095 households in Middleton, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.9% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who
2484-460: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 34.4% were of German , 11.5% Norwegian , 8.9% Irish and 6.0% English ancestry. Of the 173,484 households 29.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.10% were married couples living together, 7.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.90% were non-families. 29.40% of households were one person and 7.00% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size
2538-421: The population. There were 10,104 households, of which 41.5% were married couples living together, 7.7% were cohabiting couples, 30.0% had a female householder with no spouse present, 20.8% had a male householder with no spouse present. 26.0% of households had individuals under the age of 18 and 27.1% had individuals 65 years of age or older. The median age in the city was 39.5 years. 22.7% of residents were under
2592-579: The top employers in the city are: Middleton is the home of the National Mustard Museum . It is often featured in lists of unusual museums in the United States. It was originally located in the nearby town of Mount Horeb, Wisconsin , but moved to Middleton. The museum and its curator were featured on National Public Radio's Morning Edition broadcast of July 29, 2010, and Weekend Edition Saturday on February 18, 1995 (when it
2646-428: Was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.95. The age distribution was 21.7% under the age of 18, 12.8% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% 65 or older. The median age was 34.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.00 males. At the 2000 census there were 426,526 people, 173,484 households, and 100,794 families living in
2700-974: Was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.97. The age distribution was 22.60% under the age of 18, 14.30% from 18 to 24, 32.50% from 25 to 44, 21.30% from 45 to 64, and 9.30% 65 or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.00 males. In 2010, the largest religious groups in Dane County by number of adherents were Catholic at 106,036 adherents, ELCA Lutheran at 48,620 adherents, United Methodist at 9,753 adherents, non-denominational Christian at 7,448 adherents, Evangelical Free at 6,075 adherents, United Church of Christ at 5,035 adherents, Wisconsin Synod Lutheran at 4,214 adherents, Missouri Synod Lutheran at 3,921 adherents, American Baptist at 3,755 adherents, and PC-USA Presbyterian at 3,664 adherents. Dane County
2754-508: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.90. The age of the population of Middleton is fairly diverse. The census states that 22.7% of the citizens there were under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 33.1% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males. The median income for
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#17328020090212808-550: Was founded in the area in 1852. Middleton incorporated as a village in 1905 and it became a city in 1963. At the suggestion of its first postmaster, Harry Barnes, it was named after a community in Vermont. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 9.12 square miles (23.62 km ), of which 8.98 square miles (23.26 km ) is land and 0.14 square miles (0.36 km )
2862-645: Was located in Mount Horeb). Middleton's second museum, Middleton Historical Museum (also known as Rowley House) offers information and donations by early settlers. Middleton Train Depot was built in 1856. It was an active passenger station until 1960 and a freight depot until 1975. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a visitor's center. Wisconsin Trade Center
2916-430: Was time to create an official organization to help promote fantasy sports, and the Fantasy Sports Trade Association was born. Carl Foster was president from 1999 to 2002. Greg Ambrosius was president from 2003 to 2006. Jeff Thomas was the president from 2006 to 2008. Paul Charchian was president from 2009 to 2020. Stacie Stern became the new leader, with the position title changed to chairperson, in 2020 and currently heads
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