Who We Are
USBettingReport.com was founded in October 2018 with the aim of becoming one of the go-to online publications for news around U.S. sports betting business and regulation. Our stories have been featured on fool.com, nasdaq.com, thesportsdaily.com, and in law journals such as the Illinois Business Law Journal.
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Jim Tomlin: Lead Writer & Editor
Jim Tomlin is a writer and editor for USBettingReport.com. He has been a journalist for 30 years, with experience at publications such as the Tampa Bay Times, Saturday Tradition, Saturday Down South and FanRag. Jim loves following and reporting niche sports like soccer and F1, his most recent piece on Carlos Sainz and his next team started trending with more than 1500 views in a day.
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Luis Gonzalez: Senior Editor
Luis González is a senior editor at USBettingReport.com. With four years of experience in sports betting, he has extensive knowledge of the industry in the United States as well as Canada and Mexico. Luis has covered industry legislation for market launches like Arizona, New York, Ontario and now his home state of North Carolina.
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Steve Bittenbender: Reporter
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. Steve has covered the expansion of sports betting in the U.S. and other gaming matters. He shares his expertise on USBettingReport.com, among other sites.
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PJ Wright: Editor
PJ is an avid sports fan and has been writing about the UFC, NBA and NFL for USBR and other sites for over 3 years. Some of his favorite sportsbooks are Caesars, Fanduel, and BETMGM. He is always looking out for the latest sportsbook promos available at these books and more.
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Peter Mooney: Editor & Fact Checker
Peter has more than 15 years of experience as a copywriter and a sports reporter. As a user of ESPN BET, DraftKings, FanDuel and other online sportsbooks, he writes reviews for USBR using firsthand experience. He also reports on market launches in the gambling industry. His recent work on NHL MVP odds has helped more than 1,000 users monhtly stay up to date on odds.
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Our Editorial Standards
Here are the principles guiding our ship –our metaphorical "game plan" – making sure we deliver the most reliable, useful and engaging content about sports betting in the US.
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Accuracy Is Key
From betting revenues and legal updates to sportsbook reviews, we always double-check our facts. It's about always getting the numbers right and keeping things real with data from trustworthy sources.
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Keeping It Transparent
We’re open about where our news and data is sourced from. If a sportsbook has given us an exclusive offer, we'll let you know. And yes, we update our content when new offers and information rolls in.
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Making It Clear and Easy
Whether you're a sports betting beginner or a pro, we want you to get what we're saying without getting tangled in jargon. And if there's tricky lingo, we'll explain it in our comprehensive guides on sports betting.
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Betting Responsibly
We're all about the fun and excitement of betting but in a way that’s smart and safe. With a strong emphasis on responsible gambling, we've got info and help on hand for anyone who needs it.
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Your Voice Matters
Got something to say? We're all ears. Feedback, ideas, corrections – bring them on. We're here to listen and get better at what we do.
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Legally Sound & Free of Bias
The betting world's always changing, and so are we, keeping everything we do above board and in line with the latest compliance laws. Additionally, we only review and promote legal sportsbooks to ensure that you have the safest experience in your sports betting journey. All such reviews are independent and unbiased.
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Responsible Gambling
At USBettingReport.com, we're thrilled to connect you with the excitement of legal sports betting. But above all, we prioritize safe and responsible practices. Remember, gambling should always be for fun, not a means to income. Set a budget, stick to it, and never bet more than you can afford to lose. Enjoy the competition, savor the wins, and know when to walk away.
All of the operators that we promote share our dedication to responsible gambling. Most have tools on their site to help you set deposit limits, wagering limits, session time limits and more. If you feel you might have a gambling addiction problem, we encourage you to call the Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER.
Author
Luis González is a senior editor at USBettingReport. With several years of experience in sports betting, he has extensive knowledge of the industry in the United States as well as Canada and Mexico.