Authors
The writers and contributors behind Sweepsy’s sweepstakes casino reviews, news and guides.
Matthew Bain
Matthew Bain has covered the legal gambling landscape in the US since 2022, both as a content director at Catena Media and now as a freelancer for Comped and Sweepsy. Before that, he spent six years as a sports reporter and editor for the USA TODAY Network, primarily at the Des Moines Register. Through his various roles, Matthew has racked up experience in the casino, sports betting, and lottery markets.
Geoff Fisk
Geoff Fisk is a writer, analyst, and SEO specialist working in the U.S. iGaming industry. Geoff began his career as a sports journalist in Southern California, covering high school and college sports, as well as minor league baseball. After graduating from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, Geoff broke into poker journalism as a tournament reporter at the 2009 World Series of Poker. That gig marked the beginning of a career path that now includes 15 years of experience writing about all aspects of the gaming industry. Geoff has worked as a writer and content planner for many different websites, covering poker, online casinos, and sports betting. That list includes Bonus.com, Gaming Today, Props.com, Betting Hero, Upswing Poker, World Poker Tour, and several others. An avid gamer, Geoff still loves to play poker, place sports bets, and try his luck at casino games. He advises aspiring players to always take advantage of the bonus offers available at a casino.
Marcus DiNitto
Marcus DiNitto has covered sports business for 30 years and the gambling industry for nearly 15. He's been managing editor at SportsBusiness Daily, Sporting News and Gaming Today, director of content for a licensed sportsbook and produced content for top global brands. Marcus earned his MBA from UNC-Charlotte in 2001 and is involved in multiple entrepreneurial endeavors. Despite this dry bio, he's pretty funny, too.
Grant Lucas
A longtime and award-winning journalist, Grant moved from general sports reporting to covering the legalization of sports betting and online casino gaming in 2018 and has since established himself as a reliable and go-to source on the industry, covering and becoming an expert on the New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York markets - among others - during that time.
Derek Helling
Legal Markets Analyst
Derek Helling is a journalist who has covered the gaming industry for many publications since 2018. His coverage emphasizes the intersections of gambling with the business of entertainment, the evolution of the legal landscape, technology’s shaping of gaming, and the impact of gambling on society. When he isn’t working on his next story, he enjoys traveling with his wife and spoiling their pair of Munchkin cats.
Sadonna Price
Review expert and slot player
Sadonna began her career in the online gambling industry in 2005 after giving birth to her second daughter, hoping to find a way to work from home. Her love of poker introduced her to 4Flush. After writing reviews and how-tos, Sadonna dug into the gambling industry, learning more about online gambling laws in the United States and internationally. Sadonna has spent decades watching the US-based iGaming industry flourish, having a front-row seat to Black Friday, the legalization of sports betting, and online real-money gaming. Now, with sweepstakes casinos in the mix, Sadonna has a well-rounded resume, having researched hundreds of sites and played the games firsthand. As a writer, Sadonna strives to provide honest and real information with no sugarcoating. She has worked with several top research sites in the industry, providing the essential details for players interested in iGaming.
Dan Holmes
Dan launched his first website in the 1990s. He has written more than 4 million words for the internet and print. He previously worked for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Major League Baseball, and minor league baseball as a producer and writer. Dan is skilled at covering sports, sports business, sports betting, and other topics. He is the author of three books on sports. He’s ghost-written sports biographies, and covered live events such as the MLB All-Star Game, MLB postseason, and spring training. His writing has appeared in The Athletic, Sporting News, Detroit Free Press, The Oklahoman, and Wall Street Journal. He has nearly a decade of experience covering the gaming industry in the United States.
Valerie Cross
Valerie Cross, Ph.D., is a skilled editor, writer, and content strategist with over seven years in the iGaming, poker, and sports betting industry. She has led content teams, managed regional gambling sites, and covered major events like the World Series of Poker. Passionate about storytelling and SEO, Valerie creates engaging, data-driven content for gambling audiences. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, playing poker, and attending sporting events. Her career highlights include serving as Editor-in-Chief at Catena Media, where she led a team of 15+ contributors and managed content for over 20 regional gambling websites. Prior to that, she was an Associate Editor at PokerNews, reporting on high-profile events like the World Series of Poker and European Poker Tour. She is passionate about highlighting women’s achievements in the gambling industry and was instrumental in expanding coverage of female poker players during her time at PokerNews. Valerie’s background blends creative storytelling with a strong foundation in SEO, content strategy, and analytics. Her work reflects a deep understanding of the intersection of entertainment and user engagement for gambling audiences. Valerie’s writing has been featured in leading gambling news outlets, making her a trusted voice in the space. When she’s not covering sweepstakes casinos or the latest gambling trends, Valerie enjoys traveling, playing poker, and attending sporting events.
Erin Flynn Jay
Journalist
Erin Flynn Jay is a freelance reporter based in Philadelphia. Since 2023, she has covered mortgage and housing news for The Mortgage Note. Other recent writing includes Bucks County Beacon, Metro Philly and Woman's World Magazine. She wrote for PlayPennsylvania.com from 2022-23.
Rasha Aly
2 articles
Jason Brow
Contributor
Jason Brow has over ten years covering music and pop culture. His work has been featured in esteemed publications like CREEM, Treble, New Noise, Us Weekly, and People. He previously worked as the music editor for Hollywood Life. He holds a Master’s Degree from Southern Connecticut State University.
Pat Evans
6 articles
Mike Breen
3 articles
Bill Gelman
4 articles
Nicole Myslik
Editor and Fact-Checking
Nicole Myslik is a fact-checker and content editor at Sweepsy. She previously spent three years at Catena Media on the review team, where she kept reviews updated and accurate across a large portfolio of sites.
Cheryle Shepstone
Cheryle has close to 20 years experience in the iGaming industry across casino, poker, and sports. She spent six years in a leadership role at Catena Media, driving SEO strategy and contributing to revenue performance. Her approach is shaped by industry experience, a strong commercial focus and an appetite for learning new things.
Cole Rush
Review Expert
Cole specializes in honest reviews of gambling and gambling-adjacent platforms. He brings a player’s perspective to every word he writes and does his research.
Dan Moran
Sweepstake review expert
Dan Moran is a freelance copywriter based in Chicago, Illinois. His passion for online gaming began in college, when he deposited his first $50 into PokerStars during the online poker boom of the 2000s. Since then, he’s followed the industry through its growth into sports betting, and now into sweepstakes casinos and prediction markets. When he’s not writing about the online gambling industry, he can be found out and about in the great city of Chicago.
Martin Green
Author
Martin Green is an experienced writer who has covered the online casino, poker, and sports betting industry since 2011. He spent five years working for William Hill before beginning a career in journalism. His qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in English Literature, a master’s degree in creative writing, and a National Qualification in Journalism.
