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
Hornets And Bet365 Form First Sports Betting Partnership In North Carolina
On Friday, Bet365 partnered with the Charlotte Hornets, making them the first online operator to officially enter North Carolina.
At Least 45 Sports And 11 Bet Types Will Be On The Table For NC Sports Bettors
On Tuesday, The NCLC released its catalog of wagerable sports and approved bet types. See what sports made the list and which missed the cut.
A Jan. 8 Online Sports Betting Launch Is Off The Table In North Carolina
The NC Lottery Commission confirmed that a Jan. 8 NC sports betting launch is untenable. This comes as no surprise.
NC Sports Betting Operators Must Tread Lightly With “Free” And “Risk-Free” Promos
NCLC Sports Betting Committee adds rule severely limiting when an operator can use “free” and “risk-free” language in promo offers.
NCLC’s Second Round Of Sports Betting Rules Brings Parameters Of Industry Into Focus
The NCLC Sports Betting Committee approved a second batch of sports betting rules that bring the parameters of the new industry into focus.
Caesars Mobile App To Upgrade Sports Streaming Ahead Of NC Sports Betting Launch
In its Q3 earnings call, Caesars touted plans to add betting overlays to NFL game streams on its app and hinted more sports streaming to come.
Fantasy Vs. House Brands Take Aim At Sports Betting Definitions Carving Them Out Of The State
Lawyers from Underdog Fantasy and PrizePicks took aim at the NCLC’s sports betting definitions at an Oct. 27 public hearing.
Identifying Risks For Match-Fixing And Bribery In North Carolina Sports
NCSharp spoke with Dr. Adam Berg and Dr. Michele Malkin to better understand which NC sports and athletes are most at risk of match-fixing.
Shakeup At The Top Of The Legal Gambling Market As North Carolina Launch Nears
A shift at the top of the market sees DraftKings overtake FanDuel. More shakeups could be coming before NC launches online sports betting.
Public Hearing On NC Sports Betting Rules Scheduled For Oct. 27
On Oct. 27, the NCLC hosts a public hearing on its first round of sports betting rules and regulations. NCSharp explains how to participate.