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Sports writer turned editor, I bring a five-tool skill set to the iGaming space: sharp writing, precise editing, SEO expertise, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset. My roots are in sports, and I’ve crafted compelling content across lifestyle, tech, and more. Give me a challenge. I’ll deliver with impact.

The Hockey Writers •

Which Golden Knights Will Provide the Best Bang for the Buck in 2025-26? - The Hockey Writers Vegas Golden Knights Latest News, Analysis & More

The Vegas Golden Knights have never been shy about making roster adjustments based on cold, hard facts. So what better way than to rank the 2025-26 roster relative to how effective they were last season against how much they are making this coming season. This is about bang for your buck using our Value Ratio Power Rankings.


I used Point Shares (PS) from Hockey-Reference alongside projected 2025-26 cap hits from Spotrac and PuckPedia to calculate how efficiently each Knight delivers productio...
The Hockey Writers •

Vegas’ Declining Tourism Will Test the Golden Knights’ Business Model

The Vegas Golden Knights didn’t just bring hockey to Las Vegas. They turned it into a spectacle. From Day 1, the team has leaned into the city’s identity as a destination. Games at T-Mobile Arena aren’t just for locals, they’re part of the Vegas experience. Tourists fly in, party, maybe gamble a bit, and then catch a Golden Knights game. It’s hockey as entertainment, sold right alongside Cirque du Soleil and bottle service. However, if tourism keeps declining, this whole setup gets shaky...
BetUS Sportsbook & Casino •

What is Arbitrage Betting? A Deep Dive into Sports Betting Arbitrage

Another way to arbitrage sports betting is with futures. Although using multiple sportsbooks could be more beneficial, it is unnecessary here.
For example, early in the season, you bet $50 on the Philadelphia Eagles to win the Super Bowl at +800 to win $400. The Eagles face the Chiefs for the Super Bowl. Using arbitrage gambling, you can wager $250 on the Chiefs’ moneyline at -125. This gives you a profit of $150 regardless of who wins.
Using arbitrage betting, you can keep learning more on bett...
Medium •

Five Life-Changing Lessons from My Experience Covering MMA

There’s nothing quite like the sport of mixed martial arts. For those who don’t know what that is, think UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), Georges St-Pierre, and Ronda Rousey. Ring a bell now? By definition, mixed martial arts is a full-contact combat sport that combines different forms of martial arts from wrestling to boxing to Muay Thai to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and many more.For the last two years or so, I’ve been covering MMA. I won’t exactly term myself a “journalist” because I haven’t re...
BetUS Sportsbook & Casino •

What if NBA, NHL Restructured Their Playoffs?

We’ve ruminated about how NHL commissioner Gary Bettman can take notes from the NBA. With 32 NHL teams, it makes sense to have more teams in the playoffs. The NBA’s Play-In Tournament gives an extra chance to four teams that finish the regular season just outside the top eight in each conference.
Using our sportsbook’s regular-season points odds, we crafted what a potential 20-team Stanley Cup Playoffs format would look like this 2023-24.
The format would ignore the divisions and conferences and...
canadasportsbetting.ca •

The Race To Legalize Single Bet Sports Betting

Canada Sports Betting (Single-bet on sports) could become a real legal thing, but it’s a race against time as the Senate must have the bill passed this spring or it could be another long wait. Bill C-218 could make online sports betting better and easier for Canadians, but time is of the essence as a looming election could once again postpone everything. 


Canadian sports fans and online bettors alike, hold your breath as the bill to legalizing single sports betting in the country has yet to p...
Sportsnet •

Nick Diaz getting raw deal from Nevada commission

The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) shocked the entire MMA community earlier this month when they burned UFC veteran Nick Diaz with a whopping five-year suspension. Diaz failed drug screening in January at UFC 183, testing positive for marijuana for the third time in his career.
The suspension left most in disbelief with plenty of prominent MMA figures such as UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey and UFC commentator Joe Rogan responding in anger.
The ruling seemingly came fr...
BetUS Sportsbook & Casino •

Understanding Puck Line Meaning for Smarter Hockey Bets

The puck-line in hockey betting is essentially the sport’s version of a point spread, a key element within hockey betting rules. Because hockey games tend to be low-scoring, the standard puck-line is typically set at 1.5 goals. This means that one team, the favorite, is handicapped by -1.5 goals, while the other team, the underdog, is given a +1.5 goal advantage.
Understanding the puck-line meaning is crucial for anyone looking to place an NHL bet, as it offers an alternative to simply betting o...
The Times •

Sports Betting’s Explosive Growth Since 2020: What to Know

Even with stricter regulations in years past, sports betting sites have managed to evolve. From mobile sports betting to live betting and streaming to more secure and versatile payment options, sportsbooks like Intertops have visibly improved user experience.As sportsbooks grow, so does the industry and the sports world around it. Sports media outlets, players, and fans alike now get a piece of influence from sports betting even on non-betting-related content.But this is just a tip as more chang...