Brant James

Lead Writer

Brant James is a veteran journalist who has twice been recognized in the Associated Press Sports Editors Awards, most recently in 2020. He's covered motorsports, the National Hockey League and Major League Baseball among a myriad of others beats and written enterprise and sports business for publications including USA TODAY, ESPN.com, SI.com.

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Welcome to Virginia Sign

888 SVP Says Virginia Is A Perfect Fit For Its Sports Illustrated Sportsbook

Gaining a provisional sports betting license in Virginia gives 888 another eastern US foothold and few in-state competitors.

Posted on: December 9, 2021 | | Brant James

Florida's Seminole

Florida’s Seminole Compact In Focus at G2E, Deemed ‘Kind of Vulnerable’

The Seminole Tribe's landmark sports betting compact with Florida could be a new blueprint for Native groups - if it passes legal muster.

Posted on: October 5, 2021 | | Brant James

Oscar Isaac stars as William Tell

Poker Consultant Joe Stapleton On Helping ‘The Card Counter’ Movie Get It Right

PokerStars content creator Joe Stapleton lived a dream as a creative consultant on the new film The Card Counter.

Posted on: September 22, 2021 | | Brant James

Derrick Brooks

Derrick Brooks Is An Ambassador For Seminoles, Hard Rock … And Maybe Betting

Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Brooks may never be a Hard Rock sports betting ambassador, but his ties to Seminole Tribe are strong.

Posted on: September 2, 2021 | | Brant James

Mergers and acquisitions in US online gaming are changing thanks to problems set forth by the pandemic.

MGM & Entain Talks An Example Of The Path For US, European Gaming Deals

Jason Ader says MGM's proposed purchase of Entain is yet another example of US companies tapping into the online expertise of European companies.

Posted on: June 23, 2021 | | Brant James

Miley Cyrus

Slate of Las Vegas Conventions, Shows, and Festivals Filling Rest of 2021

The massive music festivals and conventions that serve as a pinnacle of Las Vegas' tourism economy return as scourge of COVID-19 passes.

Posted on: June 8, 2021 | | Brant James

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