Bill Ordine has spent more than four decades in the trenches of gambling journalism, long before online sportsbooks became a household topic and before “iGaming” entered the mainstream vocabulary. He started covering Atlantic City’s casino scene when Resorts International opened its doors as New Jersey’s first legal gambling establishment, and he never really left the beat. That longevity is not incidental — it reflects a genuine commitment to understanding how the industry operates, how regulation shapes it, and how bettors navigate it at every level.
Today, Bill serves as a National Reporter and Enterprise Writer at Gambling.com Group, where he covers the business and regulatory dimensions of sports wagering and online casino gaming across North America. His work focuses on legislative developments, market shifts, operator accountability, and the practical realities of legal gambling for everyday players.
Experience and Specialisation
Bill’s career in journalism spans over 40 years, with 25 of those spent as a reporter and editor in both news and sports departments at two of the most respected American newsrooms: the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Baltimore Sun. During his time at those outlets, he served as a lead reporter on an investigative team that was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News — one of the highest recognitions in American journalism.
His gambling coverage began organically, rooted in on-the-ground reporting rather than theory. He wrote a syndicated column on casino travel destinations for a full decade, giving him direct insight into how casinos operate, market themselves, and serve — or fail — their customers. He covered the World Series of Poker for ten consecutive years, developing a nuanced understanding of the poker industry, professional gambling culture, and the economics behind major live events.
His bylines have appeared in nationally recognised publications including the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune, and the Miami Herald, as well as across a network of state-specific gambling platforms within the Gambling.com Group, including BetMaryland, BetArizona, IllinoisBet, and USBettingReport.
Bill is also the author of “Fantasy Sports, Real Money — The Unlikely Rise of Daily Fantasy, How to Play, How to Win,” published by Huntington Press, a specialised publisher focused on gambling and gaming titles. The book reflects his ability to translate complex industry mechanics into accessible, reader-focused content without sacrificing depth or accuracy.
He holds a degree from Temple University in Philadelphia.
Areas of Coverage
Bill’s editorial focus at Gambling.com Group includes:
- Online sports betting regulation and legislation across U.S. states
- iGaming market development and operator accountability
- Casino industry reporting and analysis
- Sports betting strategy and responsible gambling practices
- Horse racing and the intersection of wagering culture with major sporting events
His coverage is grounded in decades of direct contact with regulators, operators, oddsmakers, and professional bettors. When Bill reports on a legislative development or a market trend, it comes from a journalist who has watched the industry evolve from a handful of Atlantic City casinos to a multi-billion-dollar digital ecosystem.
Editorial Independence and Standards
Bill operates under the editorial guidelines of Gambling.com Group, which maintains a clear separation between commercial partnerships and editorial output. His articles are not written to promote operators or affiliate products. Reviews, analyses, and legislative reports are produced independently, based on publicly available data, direct reporting, and professional judgement built over decades in the field.
He does not accept payment from casinos, sportsbooks, or other gambling operators in exchange for favourable coverage. His assessments of products, platforms, and regulatory decisions reflect his own findings and the standards of responsible journalism he developed over a 25-year career at major daily newspapers.
When covering responsible gambling topics, Bill follows established editorial practices that prioritise reader safety, accurate information, and links to recognised support resources.
A Note on Responsible Gambling
Bill takes the social dimensions of gambling coverage seriously. Across his work, he consistently includes context around responsible gambling practices, problem gambling resources, and the distinction between recreational betting and harmful behaviour. He does not produce content that glamorises excessive gambling or targets vulnerable populations.
Connect with Bill Ordine
For editorial enquiries, corrections, or press contact, Bill can be reached through the following channels:
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bill-ordine-761a143a
- X (Twitter): @wordine
- Editorial contact: via Gambling.com Group’s editorial team
Journalists, researchers, and industry professionals are welcome to reach out for comment, source requests, or collaborative editorial work.