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Bart Shirley

Bart Shirley

Verified Managing Editor - Evergreen
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Bart Shirley is the managing editor of evergreen content for PlayUSA. He’s been writing and reporting on the gambling industry since 2013.

Prior to working for PlayUSA, Shirley was a feature writer for QuadJacks, a site covering issues in poker. He also writes for BonusCodePoker, a poker satire site that lampoons the lighter side of card games. Shirley is a graduate of the MBA program at Texas Christian University’s Neeley School of Business and has a degree in English from Texas A&M University. He grew up in Houston, TX, and lives in Katy, just west of Houston.

Shirley is also a former high school teacher. He is married, has one daughter, and practices Brazilian jiu jitsu in his spare time.

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Idaho Online Casinos
A complete guide to online gambling in Idaho. Learn about the legal lottery options and online casinos that make up Idaho legal gambling in 2026.
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Bart Shirley June 25, 2026
New Mexico
New Mexico Online Casinos
Here is a guide to all gambling available in the state of New Mexico, including online casinos, racinos, DFS, and tribal casinos.
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Bart Shirley June 25, 2026
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A Guide To Understanding The Wire Act
In 2026, the Wire Act serves mostly as a form of regulation on legitimate gambling companies and state agencies.
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Bart Shirley November 6, 2025
Rhode Island Online Casinos
Rhode Island Online Casinos
A rundown of all legal forms of gambling in Rhode Island, including casinos, sports betting, social casinos, and the state lottery.
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Bart Shirley November 6, 2025
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Legal Gambling Age By State
Find minimum gambling age for every US state by gambling activity - including casinos, sports betting, online gambling, lottery & more.
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Bart Shirley August 22, 2025
Stadium Online Casino In Pennsylvania
Stadium Online Casino In Pennsylvania
A look at what kind of online casino offerings Stadium Online Casino could have when regulated online gambling launches in Pennsylvania in 2018.
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Bart Shirley August 22, 2025
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Iowa Legal Online Gambling & Casinos
Is online gambling legal in Iowa? We review the different forms of gambling that a player can find in Iowa: from DFS, social casinos and horse racing.
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Martin Green June 25, 2026
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Nebraska Online Casinos
Find out where you can play online casino games in Nebraska. We also have the best poker sites & gaming news for Nebraska residents.
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Nicholaus Garcia June 25, 2026
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Idaho Online Casinos
A complete guide to online gambling in Idaho. Learn about the legal lottery options and online casinos that make up Idaho legal gambling in 2026.
Bart Shirley
Bart Shirley June 25, 2026
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South Dakota Online Casinos
Find out where you can play online casino games in South Dakota. We also have the best poker sites & gaming news for South Dakota residents.
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Brant James June 25, 2026
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Montana Online Casinos
Find out where you can play online casino games in Montana. We also have the best poker sites & sweepstakes casino sites for Montana residents.
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Nicholaus Garcia June 25, 2026
Alaska Online Casinos
Alaska Online Casinos
Is online gambling legal in Alaska? Learn about the legal lottery options and online casinos that make up Alaska legal gambling in 2026.
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Nicholaus Garcia June 25, 2026