About the Author
Tyler Andrews
Who is Tyler Andrews?
Tyler grew up in Las Vegas in the days before non-smoking casinos and major league sports. He attended Cal State Long Beach and began his journalistic career in the press boxes, pits and infields of Southern California. He then spent four years in Barcelona, writing for Metropolitan BCN about FC Barcelona football, art and entertainment. During this time he taught high school, an experience that has translated into his pursuit of targeted responsible gambling education for teens.
He now resides in Dallas, Texas, where he’s covered the gaming industry for various state markets. With NCSharp, he is in regular conversation with state lawmakers, gaming industry leaders and academics to bring North Carolinians the most important legal gambling storylines in the state. A couple of those include:
- How the NC Lottery Commission will fare as regulator of the sports betting industry?
- What responsible gambling frameworks need to be established to protect North Carolina student-athletes?
When he’s not playing around with his two daughters, he goes to concerts with his wife, plays disc golf, collects comic books and roots for the Vegas Golden Knights.
Must Read NCSharp articles by Tyler Andrews
North Carolina casinos: Property Values Don’t Lie: A Rockingham Casino Benefits Homeowners And The Community
Online Sports Betting: Identifying Risks For Match-Fixing And Bribery In North Carolina Sports
North Carolina Responsible Gambling: An Interview With Dr. Michelle Malkin On NC Collegiate Gambling Education
NASCAR: North Carolina’s NASCAR Market Could Be Tipico’s For The Taking
Tyler Andrews’ top articles from around the web:
PlayTexas: South Texas Town Of Elsa Could Provide Model To Legal Statewide Gambling
PlayOhio: The Curious Case Of SPIRE: Will An Ohio High School Get A Sportsbook?
Metropolitan BCN: Art Against Time: Two Barcelona artists have found novel ways to create works on the city’s streets
Tyler Andrews in the media
- NC sports betting launch protects consumers from illegal markets, ABC-11 Raleigh: Lottery Commission Reveals Sports Betting Start Date Of March 11
- NC sports betting launch date announced, Charlotte Business Journal: NC Sports Betting Set To Start March 11. Here’s What To Know
- NC sports betting’s big first year, NBC-24 Charlotte: North Carolina could hit $7 billion in first year of online sports betting
- North Carolina casino expansion, CBS-17 Raleigh: Nearly Half of NC Residents Support Casino Expansion, Poll Says
- North Carolina sports betting revenue projection, CBS-17 Raleigh: NC Officials Preparing To Launch Sports Betting In 2024
- Texas gambling expansion, Fox-34 Lubbock, Texas: State Lawmakers Consider Gambling Bills in 88th Session
- Texas sports betting revenue projection, The Center Square: Texas Would See Windfall If State Legalized Gaming
Quotes From Tyler Andrews:
“When problem gambling is seen purely as a behavior, solutions revolve around self-control, discipline and making wise choices. People screw up and feel ashamed. Their families shake their heads and scold them for this weakness. There’s confusion and frustration. However, that paints a very narrow picture of gambling as an addiction.”
“Since receiving nominal recognition from the federal government in 1956, the Lumbee Tribe has failed to secure full federal protection. As such, it has been unable to benefit from casino gaming. Were the Tar Heel State to legalize commercial casinos, it could fast-track the Lumbee Tribe in developing a casino.”
“Despite approaching and sometimes eclipsing NHL hockey in viewership, auto-racing hasn’t reached anything near hockey’s betting popularity. And this has more to do with betting products on offer for auto racing than it does with the sport itself.”
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Latest Articles by Tyler Andrews
Mega Millions, Powerball Jackpots At $783 Million Combined
With a Powerball draw set for Monday night, the Powerball and Mega Millions multi-state lottery jackpots total nearly $800 million.
North Carolina Schools Have Responsible Gambling Resource in Stacked Deck Program
A program run by the NC Department of Health and Human Services teaches North Carolina teens how to approach gambling responsibly.
NC Lawmakers Consider Adding Commercial Casinos, VLTs To Budget Bill
Lawmakers are in talks to include commercial casinos and VLTs in the 2023 budget bill, creating a wave of new legal gambling options in NC.
NCAA Survey Examines Young Bettors In America
An NCAA survey found that betting is pervasive among young bettors, while risky betting disproportionately affects specific populations.
Lottery Launches New NC Sports Betting Web Page
The NC Lottery Commission launched a web page Friday, providing NC sports betting stakeholders with a way to follow the path to launch.
Sports Teams Dream Big, Experts Offer Caution As NC Sports Betting Expands
After Gov. Roy Cooper signed NC sports betting expansion into law, stakeholders reacted to the possibilities and pitfalls.
Senate Convincingly Affirms NC Sports Betting, Horse Racing Bill
The NC Senate passed House Bill 347 on its second reading. A final vote will occur Thursday before it returns to the House for concurrence.
With Modified Launch Language, Senate Floor Next Stop For NC Sports Betting Bill
House Bill 347 advanced Tuesday through two legislative committees en route to the NC Senate floor, but not without more alterations.
An Interview With Dr. Michelle Malkin On NC Collegiate Gambling Education
Dr. Michelle Malkin, leading problem gambling researcher at East Carolina Univ., addresses a lack of gambling education for NC students.
Illegal ‘Fish Games’ Focus Of NC Video Lottery Terminals Hearing
A bill to legalize video lottery terminals, seen as a solution to illegal gaming machines in NC, received a House hearing this week.