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
BetMGM Poised To Invest In North Carolina Sports Betting License
BetMGM revealed as part of its first half of 2023 review that it is investing in a possible online sports betting license in North Carolina.
Four New NC Casinos Pitched As Part Of State Budget Deal
North Carolina lawmakers have proposed new casinos as part of a deal to hammer out the state’s new budget.
Kenan Memorial Stadium Tailgating Guide For Cheslea-Wrexham Soccer Exhibition
If you’re going to tailgate before the Chelsea-Wrexham match at Kenan Memorial Stadium, NCSharp has you covered with all the important info.
North Carolina NASCAR Fans Will See Double DraftKings At Crayon 301
DraftKings increases its on-track presence with the debut of a second branded car at this weekend’s Crayon 301 in New Hampshire.
NC Budget Talks Continue With Casino Expansion Still On The Table
Though budget talks have shot past the start of the fiscal year and conflicts remain, lawmakers have not ruled out casino expansion.
New ESPN Documentary Profiles Jim Valvano Speech at 1993 ESPYs
ESPN will air “The Speech” tonight, a documentary on Jim Valvano’s 1993 ESPY speech. Five stats on the man and the speech.
Will The NC Sports Betting Market Be Attractive For Bet365?
UK-giant Bet365 has moved cautiously into the US sports betting market. Will it wade into the NC market or sit back and bide its time?
$2 Million A Year In Sports Betting Revenue Allotted To Fight NC Problem Gambling
NC sports betting revenue will provide $2 million annually for problem gambling programs. NCSharp looks at how the programs serve the public.
NC Golf Courses May Not Rush To Open On-Site Retail Sportsbooks
What factors may influence Quail Hollow Club’s and Sedgefield Country Club’s decisions to open retail sportsbooks on their premises?
Tim Moore’s Scandals Distract From Efforts To Expand Casinos Through Budget Bill
The list of scandals for NC House Speaker Tim Moore grows as the state finalizes a budget that could include casino expansion.