The beer taps will be open to the general public for the first time at the College World Series starting Saturday, part of a one-year trial that could lead to alcohol sales at more NCAA championship events. The NCAA's decision to allow beer and wine sales in all seating areas at TD Ameritrade Park was made primarily in response to requests from fans and stadium officials and secondarily for the creation of a new revenue stream, managing director of championships and alliances Ron Prettyman told The Associated Press. Levy Restaurants, the concessionaire, projects 400 alcoholic beverages will be sold for every 1,000 fans, according to Kristi Andersen, spokeswoman for the agency that operates the stadium.
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