Pat Evans covers the legislation and regulation of online gambling in North America. He brings extensive experience in the US sports betting industry, having covered the industry since 2019. Prior to joining SBC, Pat has been in the business journalism industry since 2012, with stops at the Grand Rapids Business Journal, Front Office Sports, Legal Sports Report and iGaming Business. Pat also enjoys reporting on the food and beverage industry, including two beer history books: Grand Rapids Beer and Nevada Beer. He also has ghostwritten several books, including for athletes and executives. Pat is a graduate of Michigan State University.