Our Writers

We’ve put together a squad of casino, poker, and sports betting specialists at NewYorkGambling.org who are knowledgeable about both New York and gambling. These seasoned reporters will furnish readers with the most up-to-date news on casinos and betting in New York, along with industry insights gained from interviews with influential figures in the New York gaming community.

Team Profiles

Joanna Cohn 138 Articles

Joanna is a recent graduate of Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY, where she studied Statistics and Probability Theory. Her interests include diving deep into analytics, watching the NFL and NBA, and trying new food spots in Brooklyn. Joanna got into writing by freelancing for local sports blogs and has been covering the gambling industry for 2 years.

Marcus Jackson 79 Articles

Marcus graduated from St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY with a degree in Journalism. He has been an avid sports fan since childhood, and loves watching and analyzing the MLB and NHL. Marcus’ passion for sports led him to cover the gambling industry, and he has been doing so for 3 years.

Lisa Rivera 62 Articles

Lisa is a recent graduate of SUNY Geneseo, where she studied English Literature. Her interests include esports, American football, and sports analytics. Lisa got into writing by contributing to her school’s newspaper and has been covering the gambling industry for 2 years.

Jordan Nowak 44 Articles

Jordan graduated from Hamilton College in Clinton, NY with a degree in Political Science. He has been following the NFL and NBA for years and loves analyzing game strategies and statistics. Jordan is a diehard Knicks fan for his sins and can be found ranting about the Knicks GM on his personal feeds.

Emily Davis 38 Articles

Emily is a graduate of William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ, where she studied Communication and Media Studies. Her interests include esports, online blackjack, and Pokémon GO. Emily is an avid online gamer and streamer and got into writing by interning by starting her own blog.

Eric Russo 36 Articles

Eric graduated from Ramapo College of New Jersey in Mahwah, NJ with a degree in English. His love for the underdog has led to a lifelong dedication to the Jets and Mets. Eric’s passion for sports led him to start writing about the gambling industry, and he has been doing so for 3 years.

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