Authors & Contributors

Beau Adams is a tried-and-true disabled NFL enthusiast, Notre Dame alum, and ardent Jaguars’ aficionado with a deep passion for obscure statistical analysis. He'll use his love for the Jags and background in analytics as a betting expert for FloridaBet.com throughout the NFL season.

Dan Angell has followed college basketball since childhood, having grown up in the heart of ACC country. He loves finding the angles on every game he watches and believes there's always beauty to be found in every contest, even when that means playing the under.

As the current Editor and Fact Checker editor for FloridaBet.com, Matthew Asher has nearly a decade of experience working in public relations and digital media marketing with the Milwaukee Brewers, St. Louis Rams, Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers.Matthew is passionate about the sports betting industry and has been known to explain how to bet on the NFL, College Football and other major sports leagues. He is passionate about making sure you have the most up-to-date and correct information about Florida betting regulations.

Steve is an accomplished, award-winning reporter with more than 20 years of experience covering gaming, sports, politics and business.

Christopher Boan writes for FloridaBet.com and has been covering sports and sports betting for more than seven years, with experience at ArizonaSports.com, the Tucson Weekly and the Green Valley News.

Martin Booth is an award-winning copywriter with extensive experience in sports betting. He spent more than 20 years in sports journalism, has also worked in the betting industry and is one of the most trusted voices in online gambling.

Jeremy Botter is a commercial editor for FloridaBet.com. He is a former senior writer for CNN, a sportswriter for the Houston Chronicle and was managing editor for FloSports.com and HeavyMMA.com.

Craig Cummings is the senior political betting analyst for FloridaBet.com after covering political betting odds for almost a decade with a focus on American politics.

Shelby Dermer is a reporter & journalist for FloridaBet.com.

Mike Ferguson spends his days browsing the latest lines for all the top college football betting markets to find storylines curated specifically for sports bettors in Florida.

Howard Gensler is a veteran journalist who’s worked at the Philadelphia Daily News, TV Guide and the Philadelphia Inquirer and is a founding editor of bettorsinsider.com.

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

Hunter Hewitt is a current editor and fact-checker for FloridaBet.com. As a former college sports beat writer for the San Francisco Chronicle and an avid bettor, Hunter brings a wealth of knowledge to the gambling industry.Hunter has a decade of experience spanning across journalism, digital marketing, and website and content management. He spends most of his off-time watching and betting on football, basketball, tennis and more, and is committed to making sure readers have the most up-to-date and correct information about Florida betting regulations and information.

Brandon Justice spends every day researching & finding ways to optimize how to best deliver credible information on Florida sports betting to new and veteran bettors alike.

Mark Keast has recently covered the sports betting industry in Canada for The Parleh, and is a long-time sportswriter and editor, most notably with the Toronto Sun.

Shannon Lane is a commercial editor and fact-checker overseeing FloridaBet.com. She's spent the last decade working in sports media, including at NFL Media and as a reporter and fact-checker at Sports Illustrated. She's been a passionate sports fan all her life and covered nearly every major sport as a reporter to provide Florida bettors with the best information possible.

Thomas Leary is a news editor and writer for FloridaBet.com.

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.

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

Josh Markowitz is a freelance writer for FloridaBet.com.

Pat McLoone is a news editor for FloridaBet.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 covers legal and responsible sports betting for FloridaBet.com.

Marcus is a Senior Betting Analyst for FloridaBet.com. He studies all the top betting markets to pull out storylines that impact betting in Florida. Marcus has covered the NFL for The Raiders Wire, The Athletic DFW, Pro Football Weekly and FanSided, and previously wrote for FanRag Sports. He hosts Locked On Cowboys Podcast.

Tyler Olson has worked in sports media for over a decade, writing, editing, and optimizing primarily NFL and sports betting content. His primary focus is giving users in the United States the most up-to-date information on operators and sharing the latest promo code offerings they have to offer.

Bill Ordine 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 writer for FloridaBet.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.

Michael is a news editor specializing in online sports betting coverage, including FloridaBet.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 FloridaBet.com.

Candice Reeves is an expert reviewer for FloridaBet.com. Candice built a writing career in wealth management, cryptocurrency, and software applications. Her work is routinely featured in leading finance and technology publications, including WealthRocket.com, CryptoVantage.com, and StackCompare.com. Her investing background serves her well as a sportsbetting analyst with the Florida Bet team.

Wes is an editor and writer for FloridaBet.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.

Chris Sheridan, a seasoned NBA writer since 1992, specializes in international basketball and holds credentials for every Olympics since Atlanta 1996. Since the repeal of PASPA in 2018, he's delved into sports gambling journalism. At 58, he defies age on the court, effortlessly hitting 3-pointers and, with the help of a ladder, even throwing down dunks.

Tim Speros is a veteran content creator for DFS and sports betting. He has over 20 years of experience in the sports industry working with ESPN, Fox Sports, Monumental Sports, the NBA, and the Golden State Warriors.

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Dan Thompson is a Lead Betting Analyst for FloridaBet.com. Dan's unique experience makes him the perfect fit to find the latest storylines and interesting betting angles impacting Florida sports betting.

Jim Tomlin has 30-plus years of experience in Florida journalism, mostly in sports. The University of South Florida graduate has worked at the Tampa Bay Times, FanRag, Saturday Down South and Saturday Tradition and now lends his expertise to FloridaBet.com as a writer and editor.

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 South Carolina 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 Wernham has over eight years of professional copywriting experience. Growing up in the Bay Area, Adam developed strong ties to local teams including the Giants, Warriors, and 49ers. His passion for sports and writing make him a strong voice on all things sports betting and a great asset to the FloridaBet staff.

Joss Wood has over a decade of experience reviewing and comparing the top online casinos in the world to ensure players find their favorite place to play. Joss is also a specialist when it comes to breaking down what casino bonuses add value and where to find the promotions you don't want to miss.