Dan Favale

Dan Favale

Dan first began writing about sports back in 2011. At the time, his expertise lied in the NBA and NFL. More than one decade, that remains the case. But he's also expanded his catalog to include extensive knowledge and analysis on the NHL, MLB, tennis, NASCAR, college basketball, certain esports and, most notably, the sports betting news industry at large. Basketball is Dan's first love—and remains so today. It is still, to this day, the sport he spends the most time writing and talking about. If you're a fan of his work, you've probably seen his work at major publications, heard him speak on his own podcast (Hardwood Knocks) and a multitude of other shows or seen one of his snarky posts on X (formerly Twitter) stumble across your timeline. Capably covering so many sports does sponge up a ton of Dan's brainpower. In his spare time, though, he has taken up amateur bodybuilding—which, if we're being honest, is probably just a fancy way of saying he's a wannabe fitness junkie. Regardless of what he's doing, Dan is bound to have either a podcast or, most importantly, some emo rock playing in the background. He grew up on blink 182, a band he still religiously worships to this day. And in recent years, he's become an avid fan of Youth Fountain and Hot Mulligan—two of the best when it comes to writing and playing sad music that sounds happy.

Education

Dan graduated from St. Joseph's College in New York after initially spending one year in the John Curley Center for Sports Journalist at Pennsylvania University. While that program was nationally renowned, Dan was at the time concerned about how geared towards traditional media it was. Switching specialties from journalism to a general English degree and attending St. Joseph's College ending up serving him well, as it gave him the freedom to develop an online voice and presence that's help keep his career afloat for nearly 15 years.

Professional Achievements

Dan has appeared on numerous sports talk radio shows, livestreams, TV spots and podcasts over the course of his career. He is also the founder of the Hardwood Knocks podcast, which covers the entire NBA and has been around in the mainstream since 2015.

Latest from Dan Favale

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The urgency to legalize South Carolina sports betting may now be on the rise. Representative Todd Rutherford, a Democrat out of Richland, has officially proposed what’s being called the Interactive Sports Wagering Bill. If it es, it will legalize sports betting in South Carolina. This development comes as something of a surprise. Though many consider […]
The wait for Oklahoma sports betting legalization appears set to continue through 2025. And potentially beyond. Is there an end in sight?

Chances of Oklahoma Sports Betting Legalization in 2025 Appear Slim

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Another round of legislative sessions looks poised to finish without an Oklahoma sports betting legalization agreement in place. This news is not entirely unexpected. The state and its federally recognized tribes have struggled to get on the same page for years. Even with multiple proposals that would legalize sports betting in Oklahoma on the table, […]
As a pair of companion Minnesota sports betting bills continue to be discussed, it seems including safeguards looms as a swing factor.

Certain Officials Want to See Minnesota Sports Betting Safeguards in Place

2025/04/13

Momentum for Minnesota sports betting once again appears to be flipping. Entering 2025, hopes remained high that The Land of 10,000 Lakes would progress toward legalization. However, as talks got underway, efforts to sports betting in Minnesota started hitting new snags. While a pair of companion bills were on the table, many wondered whether […]
California sports betting talks between state tribes and online operators is ongoing, and no agreement on legislation appears imminent.

The California Sports Betting Dialogue Between Tribes and Operators is Ongoing

2025/04/13

The dialogue between tribes and operators on the future of California sports betting has apparently continued in the first few months of 2025. What that means, exactly, remains a mystery. This would previously be considered a significantly positive development. It still is in some ways.  The failed attempt to legalize sports betting in California during […]
The launch of Missouri sports betting no longer has a realistic chance of happening before the 2025 NFL and college football seasons.

Missouri Sports Betting Officially will NOT Launch Before Football Season

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Well, it is official: You should not expect Missouri sports betting to launch in time for the 2025 college football and NFL seasons. Ever since the narrow age of Amendment 2 legalized sports betting in Missouri, the preferred timeline has remained on life . The Missouri Gaming Commission almost immediately applied for emergency rules consideration. […]
NCAA Basketball Odds

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College Basketball Lines Explained Next, we're going to show you how to read college basketball lines. You might be asking yourself, what's the difference between positive and negative odds NCAA basketball? How much money do I stand to make from this bet? All good questions that we're about to provide answers to. Let's say you're betting USC […]
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A new report sheds light on how much tax revenue Wisconsin sports betting generates each year, and what it means for online gaming.

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A new report is shedding light on just how much revenue Wisconsin sports betting generates on an annual. Profit margins for sports betting in the United States typically do not require this kind of reaction. Most places provide monthly breakdowns of their sports wagering figures. Things are different for sports betting in Wisconsin. As of […]

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