Tyler Andrews
Tyler grew up in Las Vegas in the days before non-smoking casinos and major league sports. He attended Cal State Long Beach and began his journalistic career in Southern California’s press boxes, pits and infields. He then spent four years in Barcelona, writing for Metropolitan BCN about FC Barcelona football, art and entertainment. During this time, he taught high school, an experience that has translated into his pursuit of targeted responsible gambling education for teens.
He now resides in Santa Fe, NM, where he’s covered the gaming industry for various state markets. With PlayCanada, he manages a team that is in regular conversation with state lawmakers, gaming industry leaders and academics to bring Canadians the country’s most critical legal gambling storylines. A couple of those include:
- How Albertans will benefit from a regulated commercial gambling market
- How the online gambling industry in Canada bolsters land-based casinos
When he’s not playing around with his two daughters, he goes to concerts with his wife, plays disc golf, collects comic books, and roots for the Vegas Golden Knights.
Tyler Andrews’ top articles from around the web:
PlayTexas: South Texas Town Of Elsa Could Provide Model for Legal Statewide Gambling
PlayOhio: The Curious Case Of SPIRE: Will An Ohio High School Get A Sportsbook?
Tyler Andrews in the media
- NC sports betting launch protects consumers from illegal markets, ABC-11 Raleigh: Lottery Commission Reveals Sports Betting Start Date Of March 11
- NC sports betting launch date announced, Charlotte Business Journal: NC Sports Betting Set To Start March 11. Here’s What To Know
- NC sports betting’s big first year, NBC-24 Charlotte: North Carolina could hit $7 billion in first year of online sports betting
- North Carolina casino expansion, CBS-17 Raleigh: Nearly Half of NC Residents Support Casino Expansion, Poll Says
- North Carolina sports betting revenue projection, CBS-17 Raleigh: NC Officials Preparing To Launch Sports Betting In 2024
- Texas gambling expansion, Fox-34 Lubbock, Texas: State Lawmakers Consider Gambling Bills in 88th Session
- Texas sports betting revenue projection, The Center Square: Texas Would See Windfall If State Legalized Gaming
Quotes From Tyler Andrews:
“When problem gambling is seen purely as a behavior, solutions revolve around self-control, discipline and making wise choices. People screw up and feel ashamed. Their families shake their heads and scold them for this weakness. There’s confusion and frustration. However, that paints a very narrow picture of gambling as an addiction.”
“Since receiving nominal recognition from the federal government in 1956, the Lumbee Tribe has failed to secure full federal protection. As such, it has been unable to benefit from casino gaming. Were the Tar Heel State to legalize commercial casinos, it could fast-track the Lumbee Tribe in developing a casino.”
“Despite approaching and sometimes eclipsing NHL hockey in viewership, auto-racing hasn’t reached anything near hockey’s betting popularity. And this has more to do with betting products on offer for auto racing than it does with the sport itself.”
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Canadian sportsbooks face pressure to strengthen player protection. Since FINTRAC and Bank of Canada rules took effect, expect tighter verification and clearer withdrawal policies. Stronger verification at onboarding and built-in protection tools keep you safe while wagering online.
Ontario’s regulated market captured 83.7% of online gambling activity in early 2025. The rest of Canada tells a different story. FIFA World Cup 2026 will test whether this divide holds.
B.C.’s Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit raided an alleged illegal gambling house in Maple Ridge, resulting in 11 arrests and $34,000 seized.
Alberta’s Bill 31 permits the sale of Play Alberta customer data, affecting 434,000 users. Understand privacy risks and steps to protect your information.
Hockey fans in Alberta will soon have access to private sportsbooks and competitive NHL betting markets. This is what the 2026 open market looks like in practice.
Canada’s prediction markets are tightly regulated, with limited platform access. Learn what’s permitted and what’s changing.
A new Ontario private member’s bill targets online gambling ads with fines of up to $1 million. Learn how Bill 107 could affect promotions, sponsorships, and player access across the province.
DraftKings, PointsBet and theScore are among 32 groups eyeing Alberta’s betting market launch. We break down the key rules, dates and player protections.
As the Oilers push deep into the playoffs, an addictions professor urges bettors to set limits and watch for early signs of gambling harm.