Authors, Contributors, Experts & Fact Checkers

Blake Weishaar is a content strategist and fact-checker for BetArkansas.com. He has nearly a decade of experience under his belt within the gambling industry ranging from writing to editing at Fantini Research and Eilers & Krejcik Gaming. Rest assured that you'll have the most up-to-date and correct information about Arkansas betting regulations and information.

Christopher Boan is a lead writer at BetArkansas.com specializing in covering state issues. He has covered sports and sports betting in Arizona for more than seven years.

Michael is a news editor helping oversee coverage at BetArkansas.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.

Jim Tomlin edits and writes about sports, gambling and the intersection of those two industries. He has 30 years of experience with companies such as the Tampa Bay Times, FanRag, Saturday Down South and Saturday Tradition. He now lends his expertise to BetArkansas.com, among other sites.

Shelby Dermer is a report & journalist for BetArkansas. Shelby has been a sports reporter for the Cincinnati Enquirer for the last five years and now lends his expertise to the Arkansas sports betting market. He grew up in Waynesville, Ohio, and graduated from Ohio University.

Larry Henry covers gaming news for BetArkansas among other sites.

Adam Warner is an expert reviewer for BetArkansas.com. 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.

Thomas Leary is a news editor and writer for BetArkansas.com. He previously worked at Sports Business Journal for over 6 years.

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.

Douglas Pils has been a sports journalist for 30 years in Texas, Arkansas and New York having worked for the San Antonio Express-News, the Associated Press, The Dallas Morning News and Newsday. He most recently ran the Student Media Department at Texas A&M for eight years.

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

Martin Booth covers a gambit of topics for BetArkansas.com as an award-winning contributor covering sports betting and casino gaming around the world for decades, Martin Booth is one of the most trusted voices in online gambling. From legislative updates in Arkansas to breaking down the top betting apps in AR.

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

Brandon Solnit is one of the writers for BetArkansas.com. An avid sports bettor and Texas Holdem player with tournament winnings. He has used some of the most credible sportsbooks available making him a reliable source when it comes to reviewing sportsbooks around Arkansas.

Josh Markowitz is a freelance writer for BetArkansas.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.

The experts at BetArkansas who bring you the latest updates in Arkansas sports betting as well as the state's casinos. We pull together decades of experience to give you analysis as well as information on Arkansas online gambling apps.

As the current Editor and Fact Checker editor for BetArkansas.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 Arkansas betting regulations.

Pat McLoone is a contributing editor for BetArkansas.com, among other duties,. her 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.

Joss Wood is a Senior Writer for BetArkansas.com. Joss is globally considered one of the leading voices in the gambling industry, especially North American sports betting. With decades of experience under his belt, you will find Joss' thoughts published across several of the top websites in the world of sports betting.

Milo Taibi is an Editor and Fact Checker for BetArkansas.com, your authority for all things Arkansas iGaming developments. Prior to this, Milo obtained valuable experience in the casino and sports betting affiliate industry. A former Editorial Operations Manager for Google News projects, Milo's also a veteran of digital media publications such as SLAM Magazine, The Star-Ledger, and SB Nation.

Hunter Hewitt is a current editor and fact-checker for BetArkansas.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 Arkansas betting regulations and information.

Nate Hamilton is a senior football betting analyst for BetArkansas.com. He spends his time immersed in analytics, stats, and betting lines including a special focus on all things Arkansas 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.