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Andrew O'Malley

Writer

Andrew has more than a decade of experience reporting on the wider gambling industry. He started his writing career in 2014 while completing an honors degree in Economics and Finance. After a short stint in the financial consulting world, he dived into full-time writing, covering a wide range of gambling-related topics.

Career

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    Self-employed Freelance Writer Jun 2015 - Present

Education

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    University College Dublin Bachelor of Science - BS, Economics & Finance Sep 2012 - Sep 2015

Expertise

His beginnings with the world of gambling were placing bets at the racetrack, hosting poker games with friends, and visiting the local casino in Dublin, Ireland, to play roulette. He then discovered online betting, which complemented his passion for sports such as golf, soccer, Gaelic football, rugby, the NFL, NBA, and tennis. His background in statistics and math helped him optimize his approach.

Andrew’s first trip to Las Vegas in 2015 sparked an interest in the wider casino industry, starting with the $1 blackjack tables at the then-Hooters Casino Hotel and the exciting sit-and-go poker tournaments at the MGM Grand. Subsequent trips to Sin City ensued.

His educational background allows him to break down complex financial, regulatory, and market developments for a broad audience. He also keeps his ear to the ground for the latest gambling partnerships, game launches, and legal action. Then there’s staying up to date with the trending topics of the day, whether it’s prediction markets or sweepstakes casinos.

His work focuses on accuracy, context, and helping readers understand where the gambling industry is heading next.