Authors

An Editor and Fact Checker editor for OntarioBets.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 about making sure you have the most up-to-date and correct information about Ontario betting regulations.

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. He shares his expertise on OntarioBets, among other sites.

Christopher Boan is a writer at OntarioBets.com. He's covered sports and sports betting in Arizona for more than seven years.

Martin has reviewed sports betting sites and casinos from all around the world including all the best sportsbooks and online casinos in Ontario.

Ryan Buschmeyer is a software developer professionally, which make him perfect for analyzing the top betting apps in terms of what features they have to offer as well as identifying what sets each sportsbook apart from the other brands in Ontario.

Sean Chaffin is a longtime gambling writer, editor, and former high school journalism teacher. He has covered the poker and gaming industry for many years.

Avec plus de 10 ans d'expérience dans la rédaction, Dominique Criton est une figure respectée dans le domaine éditorial. Elle se distingue par sa polyvalence et son engagement envers l'excellence. Chez contribution significative au contenu engageant et informatif a joué un rôle clé dans l'expansion du site. Dominique est également reconnue pour son rôle de mentor, partageant son savoir avec les jeunes rédacteurs.

Adrian Dater writes about the NHL for gambling.com. Dater is a longtime NHL writer who spent 25 years at The Denver Post, including 20 as the beat writer for the Colorado Avalanche. Dater, the author of the best-selling hockey book "Blood Feud: Detroit Red Wings v. Colorado Avalanche, The Inside Story of Pro Sports' Best and Nastiest Rivalry of its Era," also was the lead NHL columnist with Bleacher Report from 2013-16 and was a regular contributor to Sports Illustrated from 2011-13. Dater has authored six other books.

Sam Davies is a 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. Follow him on Twitter @samdavies313.

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 Ontario.

Ray has worked in sports journalism for the past 26 years, covering Super Bowls, Stanley Cup Finals, Final Fours and BCS national championship games.

Nate Hamilton is a senior football betting analyst for OntarioBets.com. He spends his time immersed in analytics, stats, and betting lines. 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.

Brandon Justice has nearly a decade of experience covering sports and betting, primarily working in college football, college basketball, NFL and MLB. His goal is providing detailed analysis on the trends & data of sports betting with a wealth of experience, including writing for The Action Network & Rivals.com.

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.

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

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

Josh Markowitz is a gambling contributor for OntarioBets.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 sports for OntarioBets.com, but his first love will always be soccer.

Pat McLoone is a contributing editor to OntarioBets.com. He oversees coverage for New York state sites EmpireStakes.com and NewYorkBets.com, as well as 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 has more than 30 years sports journalism experience with previous stints at ESPN SportsTicker, Daily Racing Form and Oddschecker. Lou had been East Coast Scene columnist for Gaming Today in Las Vegas since June 2019, covering the East Coast sportsbook scene.

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 OntarioBets.com. The managing editor of The Raiders Wire, Marcus is also a contributor to The Athletic DFW, Pro Football Weekly and FanSided, and previously wrote for FanRag Sports. He hosts Locked On Cowboys Podcast.

Jori Negin-Shecter is a sports writer and podcast host with work featured in publications such as Sportsnet.ca, Yahoo Sports Canada, and The Nation Network. In addition to joining OntarioBets as a contributor in 2025, he works as an Associate Producer on Sportsnet Central and co-hosts the Bird's Eye View Podcast, a show focused on the Toronto Blue Jays.

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.

A longtime reporter and editor who began writing on casinos and gaming shortly after Atlantic City’s first gambling halls opened, Bill covered the world Series of Poker and wrote a syndicated column on travel to casino destinations for a decade.

Jeff Parker is an entertainment writer for OntarioBets.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.

Cecil Peters is a Senior Betting Analyst for OntarioBets.com.

Michael is a news editor for specializing in online sports betting coverage including OntarioBets.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.

Corey Scott is a gambling writer and casino reviewer based in Toronto, Ontario. A graduate of the College of Sports Media, he has been reviewing Ontario online casinos and sportsbooks most of his career. Scott has written for OntarioBets, dozens of sites across the USA Today Network and more. His first time gambling in a casino was playing roulette as a 19-year-old at Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls, Ontario. He makes the trip to Las Vegas multiple times a year(favorite resort in Vegas is the Wynn). His biggest online casino win is 323x on Buffalo and biggest sports betting win is +13675 on a 7-team parlay! When not writing you will find him at a local game or playing video poker, most likely Jacks or Better.

Lukas Shaw is a betting analyst for OntarioBets.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.

The veteran team of Ontario sports betting and casino experts behind OntarioBets.com help you find the best Ontario sportsbooks and online casinos that are right for you.

Noah Strang is a sports reporter for OntarioBets.com with extensive experience in the worlds of sports gambling and sports cards. He's worked as accredited NHL media and contributed for a variety of publications across the web. You can find more of his work or contact him at his Twitter @noahstrang_.

Adam Taylor is a Senior Betting Analyst for OntarioBets.com. He is an NBA expert specializing in the Eastern Conference. Adam has been covering the NBA for six years, and produces content for the likes of SB Nation, Heavy, Oddschecker, and a string of other NBA outlets.

Jim Tomlin is an editor and writer specializing in sports, gambling and the intersection of those industries. He has 30+ years of journalism experience and his work has appeared in the Tampa Bay Times, FanRag, Saturday Down South and Saturday Tradition.

Adam Warner is an expert product analyst for OntarioBets.com. Warner, the author of "Options Volatility Trading: Strategies for Profiting from Market Swings" former financial writer for Schaeffers Research, and a 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.

Joss Wood has over a decade of experience in the online gambling and igaming space. He has written for dozens of gambling publications and won his fair share at poker. As the lead casino editor for Ontariobets, he is always up to date on the latest that is happening in the market.