Authors

Brian Dermody spends his days relentlessly testing and reviewing the top betting apps available to ensure bettors know exactly what they are getting into when they sign up with a bookie or casino.

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.

Graduating from the University of New Hampshire with a BA in Journalism, Richard has written for notable sports outlets such as Bleacher Report. Now writing for TopNJCasinos.com, Richard is able to combine his sports and gambling interests to spend time exploring online sportsbooks and casinos.

Lou Monaco 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.

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 New York to breaking down the top betting apps in NY, Martin covers a gambit of topics for TopNJCasinos.com.

Jon Young is a writer and magazine editor with over 12 years' experience in the gaming sector. He has written on everything from poker and slots to casino, sports betting and mobile gambling. When not trying to take down the Mega Moolah jackpot he can be found playing poker tournaments in casinos.

Pat McLoone is a news editor overseeing coverage for TopNJCasinos, 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.

Jim Tomlin is a veteran sports journalist who writes and edits for TopNJCasinos as well as other gambling-related websites. His previous experience includes the Tampa Bay Times, Saturday Down South, Saturday Tradition and FanRag.

A successful handicapper with more than a decade in the sports and gambling industry, Adam enjoys writing about (and playing) poker.

Jeff Parker is an Entertainment Writer for TopNJCasinos.com. A writer for film, television and the internet, Jeff has an actual Masters Degree in Popular Culture. He lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he works full time as documentary filmmaker and producer.

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.

Michael Kates is Associate Managing Editor and contributor for TopNJCasinos.com. Previously, Mike was the Managing Editor at FanRag Sports, Associate Sports Editor at the Chicago Tribune and content editor at The Athletic.

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.

Tony writes about state gambling issues for TopNJCasinos.com. Prior to graduating with a Masters from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, Tony was a local sports reporter for MLive Media Group, based out of Jackson, Michigan, where he predominantly covered high school sports. He graduated from Michigan State in 2015 with a degree in journalism.

Christopher Boan has covered the sports and sports betting industries for more than seven years, for publications such as ArizonaSports.com, the Tucson Weekly and the Green Valley News.

An experienced gambler with a decade writing about sports and gambling, Dan's expertise includes popular casino games such as blackjack and roulette.

Mark Strotman is a veteran sports journalist who has covered the Chicago Bulls and the NBA for NBC Sports Chicago for about 8 years. His work has also appeared on ESPN.com, FoxSports.com, The Chicago Tribune, Yahoo Sports and NBC Sports.

Bryce joined TopNJCasinos.com after spending the last nine years covering high school and college sports throughout Michigan. He’s served as the primary Division II beat writer for Grand Valley State and Michigan Tech. Along with his newspaper background, he's worked in marketing and has experience covering casinos and gambling.

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

Thomas Leary is a news editor and writer for TopNJCasinos.com. He previously worked at Sports Business Journal for over 6 years, where he helped identify emerging sectors across sports business, such as legalized gambling.

Howard Gensler is a veteran journalist covering the New Jersey sports betting market for TopNJCasinos.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.

Adrian Dater writes about the NHL for TopNJCasinos.com. He is a longtime NHL writer who spent 25 years at The Denver Post, 20 as the paper's Colorado Avalanche beat writer. Dater has written several hockey books including the best-selling "Blood Feud: Detroit Red Wings v. Colorado Avalanche, The Inside Story of Pro Sports' Best and Nastiest Rivalry of its Era." He has also been the lead NHL columnist with Bleacher Report and a frequent contributor with Sports Illustrated.

A veteran journalist, Bob Duff has covered the gambling and sports betting industry since 2016. He has written more than two dozen books, including authorized biographies of Johnny Bower, Desmond Howard and Gordie Howe.

Cecil Peters is a Senior Betting Analyst for TopNJCasinos.com. A professional sports bettor in Canada, Cecil specializes in analyzing the latest odds impacting professional sports teams, with a focus on a league's favorite players and teams.

Kevin Spain is an editor and writer for TopNJCasinos.com.

Ron Fritz is a former editor of TopNJCasinos.com.

Mario Sanelli writes about sports betting and casinos for TopNJCasinos.com.