Authors & Contributors

Steve is an accomplished, award-winning reporter with more than 20 years of experience covering gaming, sports, politics and business. He has written for the Associated Press, Reuters, The Louisville Courier Journal, The Center Square and numerous other publications. Based in Louisville, Ky., Steve has covered the expansion of sports betting in the U.S. and other gaming matters.

Christopher Boan is a staff writer for BetMichigan.com. He has covered sports and sports betting for more than seven years and has worked for publications such as ArizonaSports.com, the Tucson Weekly and the Green Valley News.

From breaking down the top Michigan online casinos to legislative updates, Martin covers a gambit of topics for BetMichigan.com. He has also been an award-winning contributor covering sports betting and gambling around the world for decades, Martin Booth is one of the most trusted voices in the space.

Jeremy Botter is the editor for BetMichigan. He is a former senior writer for CNN, an editor for Google, and managing editor of FloSports.com.

Sean Chaffin is a longtime freelance writer, editor, and former high school journalism teacher. He has covered the poker and gaming industry for many years. Follow him on Twitter at @PokerTraditions.

Sam Davies is a freelance journalist who writes about music, film, sport, fashion and culture. His writing has been published by the BBC, Guardian, Financial Times, Conde Nast, Rolling Stone, Vice, Dazed and many more. He stays up to date on the local betting market and tests all new online casinos in Michigan. Follow him on Twitter @samdavies313.

Shelby Dermer covers sports betting and casinos for BetMichigan.com.

Brian Dermody's attention to detail separates him from the rest when it comes to reviewing the top sports betting apps and casino sites in Michigan. Brian knows exactly what to look for when evaluating which sportsbook or casino app should be considered among the top available online and is trusted source when evaluating where to bet.

Bryce covers sports betting and gaming for BetMichigan.com, along with other Midwest states. He joined BetMichigan.com after spending the last nine years covering high school and college sports throughout Michigan. His favorite sports to gamble on are football, basketball, baseball and Formula 1.

Ben Fawkes is a Las Vegas-based sports betting expert insider, journalist, and analyst. Ben has been in the sports industry since 2010, overseeing digital content for ESPN and VSiN and shaping strategy for popular sports betting TV shows such as ESPN's Daily Wager, along with other VSiN shows, podcasts, and YouTube content.

Mike Ferguson is a football betting analyst for BetMichigan.com. Mike spends his days browsing the latest lines for all the top NFL football betting markets to find storylines curated specifically for NFL sports bettors. Mike will also turn his attention to NBA, MLB or NHL betting lines that Michigan sports bettors might be interested in but football odds are Mike's expertise.

Howard Gensler is a veteran journalist covering the Michigan sports betting market for BetMichigan.com. Before his focus on U.S. sports betting, Howard worked at the Philadelphia Daily News, TV Guide and the Philadelphia Inquirer. Howard is also a founding editor of bettorsinsider.com.

Nate Hamilton is a senior betting analyst for BetMichigan.com. He spends his time immersed in analytics, stats, and betting lines including a special focus on all things Michigan related. Nate has been a notable voice in the world of the NFL, and football in general, for over a decade producing valuable content for several leading sports media outlets around the country.

Graduating from the University of New Hampshire with a BA in Journalism, Richard has written for notable sports outlets such as Bleacher Report. Now with BetMichigan.com, Richard is able to combine his sports and gambling interests to bring you the best experience. His favorite operator is currently betrivers.

Brandon Justice is a Writer, Commercial Editor, and Fact Checker for BetMichigan.com. He also writes about the Michigan Wolverines & Detroit Lions, two teams he spent seven years covering professionally. Additionally, the Metro Detroit, Michigan native has covered numerous sports betting perspectives, including everything from analysis & daily picks to reviews & guides.

Mark Keast has recently covered the sports betting industry in Michigan and is a long-time sportswriter and editor for BetMichigan

Shannon Lane is a commercial editor and fact-checker for BetMichigan.com. She's spent the last decade working in sports media, including at NFL Media in digital content programming and strategy, and as a reporter and fact-checker at Sports Illustrated. She covers everything NFL football to give Michigan sports betters the best information on the Lions and other NFL teams.

Thomas Leary is a news editor and writer for BetMichigan.com. He previously spent six years at Sports Business Journal. Thomas lives in Charlotte, N.C.

Patrick is a second-year MBA student at Seattle University. He majored in journalism at Marquette University. Seattle sports are his passion.

Kate Magdziuk is an NFL betting expert for BetMichigan.com, focusing on the Detroit Lions. She's written for NBC Sports Rotoworld, DraftKings Nation, Gaming Society, and 4for4 Fantasy Football. She'll track the Lions playoff chances and Super Bowl odds, where she'll use her expertise in fantasy football and sports betting to deliver the most up-to-date information available for Michigan bettors.

Michelle is an editorial researcher and fantasy writer for the NFL Network. She also is a co-host for the BallBlast Fantasy Football Podcast and the Gold Diggers Podcast on the 49ers Gold Standard Network.

Josh Markowitz is a freelance writer for BetMichigan.com. He is a lifelong sports fan with an emphasis on basketball, football, baseball and the scouting/evaluation process. A graduate of Elon University's School of Communications, Josh also has experience in television production.

Ciaran has written for both the sports betting and iGaming industries for over a decade. He is a true sports fanatic, and he covers a wide range of topics but his first love will always be soccer.

Pat McLoone is a contributing news editor for BetMichigan.com, among other duties. Pat spent more than 40 years at the Philadelphia Daily News, where he became managing editor, and later the Philadelphia Inquirer, as managing editor for Sports.

Lou Monaco had been East Coast Scene columnist for Gaming Today in Las Vegas since June 2019, covering the East Coast sportsbook scene with emphasis on NJ and PA. He also currently is a part-time writer for the high school sports department for NJ Advanced Media (NJ.com) in Iselin, NJ. Lou has over 30 years sports experience with previous stints at ESPN SportsTicker, Daily Racing Form and Oddschecker.

Peter has more than 15 years of experience as a copywriter and a sports reporter. Other specialties include email marketing, proofreading and copy editing. He resides in Massachusetts with his wife and son.

Marcus Mosher covers the NFL, NFL Draft and NFL news for BetMichigan.com. The host of the Locked On Cowboys podcast, Marcus also has been the managing editor of The Raiders Wire and contributor to The Athletic DFW, Pro Football Weekly, FanSided and FanRag Sports.

Bryan Nicholson a world-renowned golf betting expert who gladly expands his expertise into covering other top markets like hockey and football,

Tom Ober is a professional writer living in New Hampshire. An avid Boston sports fan, he's rooted with his heart (and wallet) for the local teams for many years. When he's not stationed in front of a game on the TV, he's probably playing Gin Rummy or a video game that's roughly 30-40 years old.

Bill Ordine, senior journalist and columnist for BetMichigan.com, was a reporter and editor in news and sports for the Philadelphia Inquirer and Baltimore Sun for 25 years, and was a lead reporter on a team that was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News. Bill started reporting on casinos and gaming shortly after Atlantic City’s first gambling halls opened and wrote a syndicated column on travel to casino destinations for 10 years. He covered the World Series of Poker for a decade and his articles on gaming have appeared in many major U.S. newspapers, such as the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Miami Herald and others.

Jeff Parker is an entertainment and sports writer for BetMichigan.com. A writer for film, television and the internet, Jeff is a life long movie buff, with a Masters Degree in Popular Culture. He lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he works full time as documentary filmmaker and producer.

Eric Pauly focuses his time on reviewing the top sportsbooks and casinos in the world to ensure gamers and bettors know exactly what they are getting when they sign-up to a new site or download a new betting app.

Michael is an editor specializing in online sports betting coverage in the Midwest, including BetMichigan.com. He spent nine years as the sports editor of the Tulsa World. Before that, he was the high school sports editor at the Houston Chronicle. He also has been the sports editor at the Beaumont Enterprise and Galveston County Daily News in Texas.

Cecil Peters is a Senior Betting Analyst for BetMichigan.com. A professional sports bettor in Canada, Cecil specializes in analyzing the latest odds impacting professional sports, particularly MLB and the NHL.

Wes is an editor and writer for BetMichigan.com. Based out of the Kansas City area, Wes has covered sports professionally since 2015 with a strong emphasis on sports betting and the NFL, though he's also covered pro wrestling, UFC, college sports and more.

Lukas Shaw is a betting analyst for BetMichigan.com. Shaw, an avid sports fan, has quickly become an authority in the burgeoning market, providing readers with an in-depth analysis of the latest betting apps and bonus codes while also sharing helpful insights on betting strategy.

Joe Short is a journalist and former Editor at the Daily Express, covering politics, football, tennis and darts, among other things.

The veteran team of Michigan sports betting and casino experts behind BetMichigan.com help you find the best operators in the state.

Keith Stein is a freelance writer for BetMichigan.com. He has more than 25 years experience as a journalist with a a variety of news publications and worked as a contributing writer with United Press International.

Dan Thompson is a Lead College Football Betting Analyst for BetMichigan.com. His sports betting experience provides the perfect fit to find the latest storylines and interesting angles impacting Michigan sports betting.

Jim Tomlin writes and edits for BetMichigan.com. In 30 years as a journalist he has worked for publications such as the Tampa Bay Times, Saturday Tradition, Saturday Down South and FanRag. He now lends his sports and gambling expertise to BetMichigan among other websites.

Calli has been an avid sports fan since she can remember. After earning her Bachelor’s degrees from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University, she combined her passion for journalism and sports. Calli has covered the NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAAF, college sports, and sports betting for several media outlets.

Felix Veletanga is an experienced reporter who has covered local news, politics, and sports in Northern New Jersey, and now lends his expertise to the Michigan sports betting market. He previously covered the Saint Peter’s men’s basketball team’s 2022 NCAA Cinderella run for HudPost. Felix specializes in combat fighting and soccer betting analysis with a focus on the Premier League.

Adam Warner is the author of "Options Volatility Trading: Strategies for Profiting from Market Swings" former financial writer for Schaeffers Research, and freelance writer for Minyanville.com and StreetInsight.com. Previously Adam was a Market Maker on the American Stock Exchange and a graduate of Johns Hopkins University.

Blake Weishaar is a content strategist and fact-checker for BetMichigan.com. His experience in the gambling industry goes back to 2014, when sports betting was only legal in Nevada and in parlays in Delaware. He has been at the forefront of the explosion of the sports betting industry since PASPA was repealed in 2018.His experience also includes market research, consulting services and reporting of the worldwide legal gambling industry, encompassing sports betting, iGaming, casino gambling, horse racing, lottery and more through his time with Gambling.com, and before that - Eilers & Krejcik Gaming and Fantini Research.When he's not providing his expertise on the gaming industry, Blake can be found rooting for the Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Orioles, or losing parlay bets by just one leg.

Joss has over a decade of experience in the US online gambling market. His analysis and writing cover every aspect of the business. After a career as an Army officer, he spent time in business, then took up online poker. Joss lives in Peru with his family. He has followed Michigan online gambling since it was first proposed.