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Cort Smith

Reporter ‒ Sports and Sports Betting, Gaming Legislation, Global Casino Business, Canadian Gaming Industry
Cort Smith joined Casino.org as a news writer in 2018. His media background began with the Global News Network in Canada, where he served as producer, reporter, and anchor between 2000 and 2016, working on national broadcasts.
An avid fantasy football player, his work has also been featured on fantasy analytic sites like RotoViz.com and numberFire.com. Cort has been writing sports betting analysis for The Action Network since the 2018 NFL season kicked off as well.
A passionate world traveler, he has spent extensive time in Asia, Australia, and the EU. He enjoys poker and is a hardcore Edmonton Oilers and Denver Broncos fan. Cort lives in British Columbia, where he can be found fly fishing when he’s not writing and following sports.

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138 stories by Cort Smith

Casino Artificial Intelligence Technology Takes Hold in Michigan, Will be Tracking Your Feelings
October 19, 2018

Casino Artificial Intelligence Technology Takes Hold in Michigan, Will be Tracking Your Feelings

The next time you walk into the Gun Lake Casino just south of Grand Rapids, Michigan, you’re going to be watched like you’ve never been watched before. Where you go, how you get there, how...

Written by Cort Smith
US Legal Sportsbetting Gaining More Support, University Survey Research Shows
October 18, 2018

US Legal Sportsbetting Gaining More Support, University Survey Research Shows

A recent study from East Carolina University's Center for Survey Research shows that legalized sports betting has plenty of fans among the American populace. The poll -- which was part of the university’s recent “Life,...

Written by Cort Smith
Washington, DC Sports Betting Bill Gets City Council Boost at Public Hearing
October 18, 2018

Washington, DC Sports Betting Bill Gets City Council Boost at Public Hearing

A Washington, DC public hearing on legalized sports betting this week brought new energy to the issue, as city council members continued their push to get on board before neighboring cities do. Councilman Jack Evans...

Written by Cort Smith
DraftKings to Find America’s Best Sports Bettor in First-Ever Championship Event
October 13, 2018

DraftKings to Find America’s Best Sports Bettor in First-Ever Championship Event

It was only a matter of time before a bit of creativity started to creep into the sports betting scene. DraftKings (DK) has announced that it will hold the Sports Betting Championships, featuring a prize...

Written by Cort Smith
Rank Group Fined Six Figures for Allowing Problem Gambler to Blow $1.3 Million in a Single Day
October 11, 2018

Rank Group Fined Six Figures for Allowing Problem Gambler to Blow $1.3 Million in a Single Day

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has levied a £500,000 ($661,000) fine against the Rank Group for failing to help a high roller, a problem gambler who lost £1,000,000 ($1.3 million) in just 24 hours. According...

Written by Cort Smith
NHL Ottawa Senators Strike Sponsorship Deal With Ontario, Canada Casino
October 10, 2018

NHL Ottawa Senators Strike Sponsorship Deal With Ontario, Canada Casino

Canadian NHL team the Ottawa Senators have struck a partnership deal with the Rideau Carleton Raceway Casino in Ontario, an affiliation which will make the property the team’s “official casino.” While it’s mostly a sponsorship...

Written by Cort Smith
UFC 229 Features Ruthless Feud as McGregor Looks to Upset Nurmagomedov
October 5, 2018

UFC 229 Features Ruthless Feud as McGregor Looks to Upset Nurmagomedov

It’s been awhile since the biggest star in mixed martial arts stepped into the octagon, but Conor McGregor is set to return to the sport’s biggest stage this weekend. The trash-talking Irishman will take on...

Written by Cort Smith
World Series Betting Breakdown Puts the Powerhouse Red Sox in Driver’s Seat
October 4, 2018

World Series Betting Breakdown Puts the Powerhouse Red Sox in Driver’s Seat

The Major League Baseball regular season features 2,430 total games, and for the first time ever, there were two tie breakers this year. Add that to the two wildcard games which wrapped up last night,...

Written by Cort Smith
Vancouver Raid on Suspect Illegal Gambling House Turns Up Two Local Casino Workers
October 3, 2018

Vancouver Raid on Suspect Illegal Gambling House Turns Up Two Local Casino Workers

Two British Columbia (BC) gaming workers were arrested after the province’s anti-gang unit raided a suspected illegal gaming house in the Vancouver area. They were among nine people detained in the raid, which took place...

Written by Cort Smith
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Elects New Interim Chair as Wynn Investigation Nears End
September 29, 2018

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Elects New Interim Chair as Wynn Investigation Nears End

The twisting saga surrounding the high-profile Wynn investigation took another turn this week, as the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) selected a new interim leader to replace the one who abruptly quit this week. The three...

Written by Cort Smith