BORGATA - Key Persons
Bennett Conlin is a sports betting reporter. He began his sportswriting career crafting recaps of family wiffle ball games. He's covered more meaningful games since those early days, most recently writing about the University of Virginia's athletic programs for The Daily Progress. Bennett can be reached at bconlin@bettercollective.com.
Bill has over a decade of experience working in diverse aspects of the online gambling space. He is currently focused on legal, US online gaming, which he has reported on since the industry first became regulated in the country.
Job Titles:
- New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Director
Job Titles:
- Professor and Director of the Center for Gambling Studies
Dr. Lia Nower, professor and director of the Center for Gambling Studies at Rutgers, was named chairman of the research committee for the National Council for Problem Gambling in 2019.
Eric is a veteran writer, editor, and podcaster in the sports and gaming industries. He was the editor-in-chief of the poker magazine All In for nearly a decade, is the author of the book The Moneymaker Effect, and has contributed to such outlets as ESPN.com, Grantland.com, and Playboy.
Friend Jeff Holdorf tweeted: "Harness Racing has lost a GREAT ambassador, but more importantly, the world has lost a wonderful man. Dave Brower, @eedoogie, was a friend to everyone and ALWAYS took the time to make everyone feel special. We will miss you my friend!"
I know I join thousands in and out of the horse racing world who are in complete shock and totally devastated by the loss today of our dear, dear friend and colleague, Dave Brower. You will be sorely missed. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/vNuTW0pLhs
Gabe Prewitt was scheduled to be a co-host with Brower for the weekend races. Prewitt wrote in a tweet: "A true class individual, I have told many ppl over the years that Dave could have literally broadcast anything, we are lucky in horse racing that he chose us. Will cherish our memories always, will love and miss you @eedoogie."
Gary is a longtime journalist, having spent three decades covering gambling, state government, and other issues for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, in addition to stints as managing editor of the Bedford (Pa.) Gazette and as a reporter for United Press International and the Middletown (Conn.) Press. Contact Gary at gary@usbets.com.
Job Titles:
- U.S. Trotting Association Editorial Specialist
U.S. Trotting Association Editorial Specialist Gordon Waterstone noted in a farewell column that "Dave just loved racing. So much so, that some nights he would post on social media that if anyone would message him their phone number he would give a call so they could talk racing.
John Brennan has covered NJ and NY sports business and gaming since 2002 and was a Pulitzer Prize Finalist in 2008, while reporting for The Bergen County Record.
Job Titles:
- Executive Director of the National Council
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