Authors, Contributors & Fact Checkers

Max Staley is the managing editor of BetMaine.com. Max has spent five years in the sports betting industry as both a writer and editor, but his current focus is providing up-to-date information about the launch of Maine sports betting.

The award-winning Editorial Staff behind BetMaine.com.

Blake Weishaar is a commercial editor and fact-checker for BetMaine.com. With nearly a decade of gaming industry experience under his belt, he is committed at bringing readers the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding Maine's sports betting market.

Martin has reviewed sports betting sites and online casinos from all around the world including all the top brands in Canada. An expert at picking out exactly what sets each app apart, Martin is our go-to source when it comes to informing our readers on what the top betting apps and casino sites have to offer in Maine.

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.

Jeremy Botter is a commercial editor for BetMaine.com. He is a former senior writer for CNN, managing editor at FloSports and associate editor for Heavy.com.

Candice Reeves is an expert reviewer for BetMaine.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. Her investing background serves her well as a sportsbetting analyst.

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 BetMaine staff.

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

Stefan Krysa is an expert sports betting writer for BetMaine.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 Maine sports bettors.

Nate Hamilton is a senior betting analyst for BetMaine.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.

Christopher Boan is a lead writer at BetMaine.com specializing in covering state issues. He has covered sports and sports betting in Arizona for more than seven years, including stops at ArizonaSports.com, the Tucson Weekly and the Green Valley News.

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

Lou Monaco is a contributing writer to BetMaine.com. Lou had been an 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 of sports experience with previous stints at ESPN SportsTicker, Daily Racing Form and Oddschecker.

Bill Ordine, senior journalist and columnist for BetMaine.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.

Pat McLoone is a contributing news editor for BetMaine.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.

Michael is an editor specializing in online sports betting coverage. 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.