NYSafeBet’s team of betting experts covers everything there is to know about betting in New York. We review, compare, and provide honest recommendations on a variety of topics, with the mission of arming our readers with the most trustworthy information to base their decisions on. Everything we cover is aimed at helping fellow bettors get the most out of sports betting, whether they’re a beginner or seasoned punter. We navigate the labyrinth of conflicting information, pick the facts from the fiction, and provide sportsbook reviews, betting tips, guides, and up-to-date news. We have a strict editorial policy that ensures our opinion is independent, well-informed, and based on years of following sport and wagering.
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NYSB Staff consists of our editorial team of experienced editors, researchers, and betting analysts who collaborate to produce accurate, up-to-date, and independently reviewed content.
Dave Ettinger has over 10 years of experience in the Sports and Betting Industry. Dave is currently a Television Producer, covering all major sports, for ESPN. Before joining ESPN, he worked as an Executive Producer at WFAN and CBS Sports Radio. During his time at WFAN, Dave played a role in the creation of the BETQL Network powered by Audacy.
Dave was born and raised just outside of New York City and is a lifelong fan of the NY Yankees, as well as the NY Jets, the Knicks, and the Islanders. At NYSafeBets, Dave covers all sports sections with a higher focus on MLB, NFL, and NBA.
Rob LeDonne is an award-winning New York-based journalist, culture writer, and humorist whose work has appeared in Rolling Stone, The New York Times, TIME, Billboard, GQ, The Guardian, Vogue, Esquire, Vanity Fair, and many other leading publications. He has also written extensively about sports, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, UFC, boxing, the Olympics, and the Super Bowl, combining sharp storytelling with a distinctive, humorous voice. At NYSafeBets, Rob contributes original long-form features exploring the intersection of sports, culture, history, and fandom.