About Sam Davies
Sam Davies is a US-born journalist and culture writer with covering entertainment and the evolving American gambling industry. His storytelling background, combined with first-hand familiarity with US gaming laws and state-by-state regulation, makes him one of our key contributors to CasinoReviews.net’s US state gambling guides and entertainment-led editorial content for our blog.
Before joining CasinoReviews.net, Sam built an impressive portfolio across some of the world’s most respected media outlets. His work spans music, culture, digital trends, long-form features, and industry analysis. This journalistic grounding gives him a unique ability to bridge trend-focused entertainment coverage with credible gambling insights, making complex regulatory topics accessible and engaging for readers.
At CasinoReviews.net, Sam leads our Fun & Trending blog series, where he covers trending cultural stories that intersect with online gambling, gaming communities, and wider digital culture in the United States. His background helps us bring a fresh, contemporary angle to mainstream gambling.
Whether he’s analyzing new developments in US gambling law, reviewing social casinos, or reporting on entertainment trends influencing the gaming world, Sam brings clarity, context, and strong journalistic ethics to every piece he writes.
Sam Davies' Publications & Media Contributions
Throughout his journalistic career, Sam’s writing has appeared in some of the world’s most respected media outlets, including:
What Makes Sam an Expert in Entertainment & US Gambling Markets?
- US-born journalist with deep familiarity with American culture and legal gambling trends
- 5+ years writing about gambling portals and online casinos
- Contributor to major entertainment and culture publications including the BBC, The Guardian, Rolling Stone, and Time Out
- Experience creating US state gambling guides for CasinoReviews.net
- Skilled in combining trend-driven reporting with factual, compliance-focused information
- Ability to translate complex gambling topics into clear, engaging editorial features
- Background in writing for digital media, culture platforms, and large editorial teams.
Sam’s First-Hand Experience
Sam’s work follows our AceRank™ methodology for how we rate casinos and is reviewed by our in-house editorial team to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance. His writing process includes:
- Researching and analyzing state-by-state US gambling laws
- Tracking entertainment & cultural trends that influence gaming behavior
- Reviewing social casinos, sweepstakes platforms, and free-to-play gaming sites
- Conducting interviews and sourcing expert commentary
- Fact-checking legal references, industry news, and regulatory changes
- Writing accessible explainers, entertainment features, and US market guides.
Editorial Standards & Integrity
Sam’s journalism adheres to CasinoReviews.net’s editorial framework:
- Independent, research-driven reporting
- Verified sourcing from official regulatory bodies
- Clear distinctions between factual news and commentary
- No paid placements in editorial content
- Updated articles with timestamped revisions
- Full in-house editing and accuracy checks
- Compliance with responsible gambling guidance.
Why Trust Sam Davies?
Readers rely on Sam’s reporting because it’s rooted in verified facts, real-world U.S. experience, and years of work with respected global publications.
Proven Journalistic Record
Proven Journalistic Record
Sam has written for globally recognized outlets, demonstrating credibility, professionalism, and editorial authority.
Born and Raised in the U.S.
Born and Raised in the U.S.
His firsthand understanding of American culture and gambling consumer behavior strengthens the accuracy of our US content.
Entertainment & Gambling Expertise
Entertainment & Gambling Expertise
He uniquely blends entertainment journalism with US gambling research to create accessible, engaging stories.
Reliable, Factual Reporting
Reliable, Factual Reporting
Every article Sam writes is grounded in verified data, clear sourcing, and a commitment to transparent journalism.
Latest Articles by Sam Davies
As Nas bests Jay-Z in their respective plights for New York casinos, this is the story of how rappers have often flirted with the business, glitz and glamour of America’s top gambling spots.
If the UK debate has forced uncomfortable questions about where betting sits on the spectrum between skill and chance, looking abroad only complicates the picture further.
For generations, the relationship between betting and sport has rested on an uneasy assumption: that not all wagers are created equal.
Last week, in the first part of this series, we traced how games went from pinball panics to casino-style minigames without raising more than an eyebrow.
Recent controversy reminds us just how messy the line between gaming and gambling has always been, and how easily it shifts depending on who’s drawing it.