Authors, Contributors, Experts & Fact Checkers

Wes is an editor and writer for BetAlabama.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.

Cecil Peters is a Senior Betting Analyst for BetAlabama.com. A professional sports bettor in Canada, Cecil specializes in analyzing the latest odds impacting professional sports teams, with a focus on golf, the NFL and NHL.

Award-winning contributor with decades of covering sports betting and casino gaming around the world, Martin Booth is one of the most trusted voices in online gambling. From Alabama legislative updates to reviews of the best AL sports betting apps, Booth covers the full range of topics for BetAlabama.com.

Candice Reeves is an expert reviewer for BetAlabama.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.

Jeff Parker is an entertainment writer for BetAlabama.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.

An experienced sports writer, editor and bettor, David Coleman has been content creator for over a decade. With an esteemed background in sports journalism and content editing, he is a trusted voice in the sports betting industry. He covers sports, casino and gaming updates for Gambling.com.

Stefan Krysa is an expert sports betting writer for BetAlabama.com. Born in the U.S. and raised in Canada, he is an avid fan of both American and Canadian sports, and is committed to the best information for Alabama sports bettors.

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 BetAlabama staff.

Gavin Beech has worked in the betting industry for almost 20 years and is a hugely experienced horse racing journalist, sports betting content writer and tipster. He has worked for some of the biggest online operators around, notably MailOnline and the Racing Post, where he is a regular on the Live Tipster slot.

Bill Ordine, senior journalist and columnist for BetAlabama.com, 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.

Mike Ferguson is a college football betting analyst for BetAlabama.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 Alabama. From time-to-time Mike will also turn his attention to NFL, NBA, MLB or NHL betting lines that Alabama sports bettors might be interested in but college football odds are Mike's expertise.

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

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.

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

Lou Monaco is a contributing reporter for BetAlabama.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 NJ and PA. He also currently is a part-time writer for the high school sports department for NJ Advanced Media (NJ.com) in Iselin, NJ. Lou has over 30 years sports experience with previous stints at ESPN SportsTicker, Daily Racing Form and Oddschecker.

Howard Gensler is a contributing writer for BetAlabama.com. Before his focus on U.S. sports betting, Howard worked at the Philadelphia Daily News, TV Guide and the Philadelphia Inquirer. Howard is also a founding editor of bettorsinsider.com.

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

Jim Tomlin has more than 30 years of experience at such publications as the Tampa Bay Times, FanRag, Saturday Down South and Saturday Tradition. He now lends his expertise in sports, betting and the intersection of those two industries to BetAlabama.com, among other sites.

Pat McLoone is a contributing editor for BetAlabama.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.

Josh Markowitz is a freelance writer for BetAlabama.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.

Adam Warner is 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.

Michael is a news editor, helping oversee coverage at BetAlabama.com.

As the current Product Coordinator and Fact Checker editor for BetAlabama.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 Alabama betting regulations.

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