Dave Bontempo
Dave Bontempo is an award-winning writer and broadcaster, who has covered the sports industry since the 1970s. He won the Sam Taub Award for Excellence in Boxing Broadcasting by the Boxing Writers Association of America in 1997, and is in the New Jersey and Atlantic City Boxing Halls of Fame. Bontempo has broadcast major fights all over the world. The advent of legalized sports wagering shifted his focus to this exciting new industry in 2018.
Posts by Dave Bontempo
DraftKings Director: NC Early Handle “Significantly Exceeded” Expectations
DraftKings director Johnny Avello reveals the early handle in North Carolina has "significantly exceeded our expectations."
How NC State Reached the Final Four: 2024 March Madness
Here is how NC State reached the Final Four of March Madness in 2024. It is a Cinderella story to help launch North Carolina sports betting.
2024 ACC Championship Preview: North Carolina vs NC State Odds, Best Bets
Get the best available moneylines, spreads, and totals with our betting analysis on today's ACC Championship game between UNC and NC State.
2024 NFL Draft Betting Trends: Quarterbacks Rule Top 5, Popular Ways to Bet
Dave Bontempo breaks down the quarterback scenarios in the top five, popular ways to bet on the draft, and Mr. Irrelevant odds.
DraftKings Director Looks Ahead to North Carolina Online Sports Betting Launch
DraftKings director of race and sportsbook operations Johnny Avello discusses North Carolina sports betting with our Dave Bontempo.
DK Director: NFL Draft Betting Volume Close to Regular Season Game
DraftKings director Johnny Avello talks about NFL Draft betting volume, what he expects to happen early, and a favorite type of wager.