Authors, Contributors & Fact Checkers

Wes is an editor and writer for BetSouthCarolina.com. Based out of the Kansas City area, Wes has covered sports professionally since 2015 with a strong emphasis on sports betting and the NFL, though he's also covered pro wrestling, UFC, college sports and more.

Blake Weishaar is content strategist and fact-checker at BetSouthCarolina.com. With nearly a decade of experience in the gambling industry as a writer and editor, he has covered the forefront of the booming sports betting industry, including the repeal of PASPA in 2018. He is committed to ensuring readers have the most up-to-date and correct information about South Carolina sports betting.

Shannon Lane is a commercial editor for Gambling.com Group overseeing BetSouthCarolina.com. She's spent the last decade working in sports media, including at NFL Media in digital content programming and strategy, and as a reporter and fact-checker at Sports Illustrated. She graduated from Northwestern University with a concentration in journalism where she covered football, lacrosse, basketball and volleyball.

Candice Reeves is an expert reviewer for BetSouthCarolina.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.

Nate Hamilton is a senior betting analyst for BetSouthCarolina.com. He spends his time immersed in analytics, stats, and betting lines including a special focus on all things South Carolina related. 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.

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 BetSouthCarolina.com staff.

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Christopher Boan is a contributing writer at BetSouthCarolina.com specializing in covering state issues. He covered sports and sports betting for close to 10 years.

Jeremy Botter is a Senior Editor for BetSouthCarolina.com. Thanks to years of experience covering the boom all across the US, Jeremy is an expert in all things South Carolina sports betting.

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

Martin Booth is Senior Product Reviewer & Sports Betting Expert for BetSouthCarolina.com. 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 South Carolina.

Bill Ordine 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 now lends his expertise to BetSouthCarolina.com, among other sites.

Felix Veletanga is an experienced reporter who has covered local news, politics, and sports in Northern New Jersey, and now lends his expertise to the South Carolina sports betting market. He previously covered the Saint Peter’s men’s basketball team’s 2022 NCAA Cinderella run for HudPost. Felix specializes in combat fighting and soccer betting analysis with a focus on the Premier League.

Jeff Parker is an Entertainment Writer for BetSouthCarolina.com.

Pat McLoone is a contributing news editor for BetSouthCarolina.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.

Jim Tomlin has more than 30 years of experience at such publications as the Tampa Bay Times, FanRag, Saturday Down South and Saturday Tradition. He now lends his expertise in sports, betting and the intersection of those two industries to BetSouthCarolina.com, among other sites.

Howard Gensler is a veteran journalist who has worked at the Philadelphia Daily News, TV Guide and the Philadelphia Inquirer, and now lends his expertise to the South Carolina betting market.

Lou Monaco is a betting expert for Gambling.com, working in many states. Lou had been 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 sports experience.