John Brennan

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John Brennan US Gambling News Editor

John is our gambling industry expert for New Jersey bringing the breaking news in all things NJ online gaming

About

John Brennan is an experienced senior analyst with a history of working in the newspaper print and online industry with a career-long history of Breaking News Writing, Editing, Feature Writing, and Journalism.

🎯 Industry Expertise

John Brennan is a seasoned veteran in the world of sports journalism, particularly excelling in the niche of U.S. gaming and sports business reporting. Over the course of his extensive career, he has honed a robust set of skills that include online journalism, in-depth reporting, and acting as an analyst for the U.S. gambling sector. His expertise is further underscored by his insights into sports business reporting, a talent for podcasting, and a deep familiarity with the evolution of the New Jersey sports and gaming landscape.

📚 Experience

John Brennan's professional journey through sports journalism and reporting spans more than three decades. As a former Senior Analyst for usbets.com, he served from July 2018 to November 2022, focusing on industry analytics and content creation in the context of U.S. gambling. Prior to that, Brennan left an indelible mark on The Record as a Senior Writer for Sports Business for 15 years, where his coverage included pivotal developments in New Jersey horse racing, casinos, and the burgeoning sphere of expanded gaming options.

His tenure at The Record gave Brennan the opportunity to consistently cover the New Jersey sports betting saga from its very beginnings in 2010, the Meadowlands Xanadu entertainment and retail complex project, and the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority. Brennan's grounding in sports journalism was set early during his 19 years from 1983 as a Sportswriter covering high school and college sports, and then reporting on various professional sports teams in the New York/New Jersey area.

🎯 Goal in Role at OLBG

John was contracted as a freelance reporter to leverage his rich experience and insights to inform and influence the sports betting community. His in-depth knowledge and frontline reporting on New Jersey's betting scene would serve as a principal asset in analyzing trends, providing accurate forecasts, and elevating content quality for avid sports betting enthusiasts.

💬 Quotes from John Brennan

"I've witnessed every twist and turn of the New Jersey sports betting saga, understanding not only the complexities of the industry but also the undulating path of regulatory changes and their impact on stakeholders."

"Covering the evolution of the Meadowlands project from Xanadu to American Dream Meadowlands has been a remarkable lesson in how entertainment and sports business intersect and transform landscapes."

📰 John Brennan in the News

John Brennan is a prominent name in sports and gaming journalism, especially relating to New Jersey's gaming industry. His firsthand reporting on the protracted journey of sports betting legalization in New Jersey and the rise of new gaming facilities has made him a go-to source for insights into the sector. Brennan's decades of consistent coverage and expert analysis have made headlines in the industry, marking him as a critical observer and commentator on the evolving dynamics of U.S. sports betting and gaming business.

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