Dan Holmes - Contributor
You can’t point your browser on the Internet without bumping into a betting manifesto written by Dan Holmes. Since his first words were published on the Internet in the early 1990s (yes, really), Holmes has gained steam as a betting expert and observer of the sports betting industry.
More About Dan
Dan Holmes would rather scribble recipe ideas on a betting slip than any other random piece of paper. He has more than three decades of experience writing for the Internet, and more than a decade in sports betting. His articles have appeared on dozens of websites, and he’s written more than half a million words for the web.
Dan previously worked for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, and Major League Baseball Advanced Media. He’s interviewed baseball legends, and written about sports ranging from bowling to disc golf. He once played Texas Hold ‘Em with Hall of Fame third baseman George Brett.
When Dan isn’t writing about sports, casinos, and betting, he enjoys running, kickboxing, and eating lemon bars. He is a strong believer in the Oxford Comma, pragmatism, and artificial turf.
How Dan Joined Betting.us
Dan began covering casino gambling and sports betting in earnest in 2017. He’s written articles on casinos and table games, as well as sportsbooks and sports for dozens of websites on two continents. He enjoys working with the staff and editors of Betting.us
If you wish to get in touch with Dan, you can visit his LinkedIn.
Latest articles:
Guide to Social Sports Betting
by Dan Holmes
A Deep Dive into Social Sports Betting Social sports betting is now widely available in the US, with many apps...
The Greatest Short Players in NBA History
by Dan Holmes
These are the best short players in NBA history. These great athletes defied their lack of height.
The Best NASCAR Drinking Games
by Dan Holmes
List of the best NASCAR card drinking games with rules and tips for play.
Famous Driver Crossovers in Motorsports
by Dan Holmes
A few famous racecar drivers have made switches from F1 to Indycar and vice versa.
The Origins and History of Daily Fantasy Sports
by Dan Holmes
The origins of Daily Fantasy Sports, and how FanDuel and DraftKings came to rule the industry.
The Caitlin Clark Effect on the WNBA
by Dan Holmes
From record-breaking jersey sales to electrifying performances, Caitlin Clark has ignited a spark in the WNBA that resonates far beyond...
Most Infamous Tour de France Scandals
by Dan Holmes
Unfortunately for the organizers of the Tour de France cycling competition, when many people think of that event, they think...
The Best Super Bowl Commercials
by Dan Holmes
The Super Bowl isn’t just a football game; it’s a cultural phenomenon, a spectacle of athleticism, entertainment, and, of course,...
How Clay Courts Impact the Game of Tennis, and Its Appeal
by Dan Holmes
When most tennis fans think of a clay court, they think of the iconic French Open. That event is one...
Player Profile The Caitlin Clark Phenomenon
by Dan Holmes
Few athletes in recent memory have transformed their sport more than Caitlin Clark, the fiercely competitive, long-range-shooting, sharp-passing superstar from...
Sports Battle Down Under: Rugby League vs. Aussie Rules
by Dan Holmes
The rivalry between rugby and Australian rules football reflects a deep-seated competition for sporting supremacy in the country. A symbolic...
The Potential Impact of Manchester United’s New Owner
by Dan Holmes
With Jim Ratcliffe in charge with a reported 25 percent of the ownership stake in Man United, the implications for...