Mike McDermott

Mike McDermott

Mike McDermott has covered offshore sportsbooks, betting markets, and online casino operations for more than 20 years. His work has appeared across several of the industry's established betting analysis sites including ATS.io, BangTheBook.com, and SpookyExpress.com, where he contributed sportsbook reviews, betting analysis, and odds breakdowns for U.S. recreational bettors. He got his start during the early days of online poker, working directly with operators on customer-facing betting products before moving into editorial work. His experience on both sides of the industry operator and player shapes how he evaluates bonus terms, payout reliability, and platform transparency. At Sportsbooks.ag, Mike focuses on offshore sportsbook reviews, banking and withdrawal analysis, and odds value comparisons across NFL, NBA, MLB, and college football markets. His reviews are based on active account testing, direct cashier verification, and published operator terms rather than promotional materials. He can be reached via LinkedIn or email.

Betting Analyst

Is BetUS Legal in the US? States, Regulator Orders and the Real Risk

BetUS is not licensed in any US state, and its terms exclude no US state by name. Since 2024, regulators in at least nine states have ordered it to stop taking bets from their residents: Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Tennessee, Arizona, Michigan, Louisiana, Minnesota and Mississippi. Tennessee fined it $50,000 for ignoring the order. Federal law […]

Cincinnati vs. Arizona Prediction, Odds and Best Bet: Why the Bearcats Are Worth the Points in Tucson

Cincinnati is 4-0 and nobody seems to believe it. The Bearcats barely register in the AP poll, and they’re catching more than a touchdown against a 3-1 Arizona team that hasn’t covered a spread all season. I understand the skepticism. Cincinnati has trailed in the second half of each of its last two games. It’s […]