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Martin F. Harris

Martin F. Harris

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Martin Harris is a gambling writer and editor with more than 20 years of experience covering the industry. Much of his early work focused on live poker, reporting from major tournaments across the United States and abroad, including stops in Europe, South America, and Macau, as well as many summers spent covering the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. Martin holds a Ph.D. in English and has published a range of academic articles and books, including the award-winning "Poker & Pop Culture: Telling the Story of America’s Favorite Card Game." He lives with his family on a horse farm in North Carolina, where he enjoys sports, music, reading, and teaching part-time in the American Studies program at UNC Charlotte.

Industry Expertise

Martin has been actively covering the gambling industry since the mid-2000s, working in both freelance and full-time roles. Over that time, he has reported on many of the industry’s biggest shifts, from the height of the poker boom to the emergence of daily fantasy sports, the rapid expansion of regulated sports betting, and the growth of sweepstakes sites and prediction markets.

Editorial Background

With a deep editorial résumé, Martin has written and edited for a wide range of gambling-focused publications, including long stints at PokerStars and PokerNews. In parallel with his industry work, he brings more than 25 years of experience teaching college-level courses in writing, literature, and film, which informs his analytical and research-driven approach to coverage.

Awards & Achievements

Martin is the author of "Poker & Pop Culture: Telling the Story of America’s Favorite Card Game," an in-depth exploration of poker’s history and its portrayal across film, television, music, and popular media. The book earned the Global Poker Award for Media Content of the Year, recognizing its contribution to gambling-related scholarship and journalism.

Personal Interests

Outside of gambling coverage, Martin has written extensively on horror and science fiction cinema, along with two novels and numerous essays. His most recent collection, "Horror and Science Fiction Cinema and Society," was published by Routledge in late 2024, reflecting his ongoing interest in the intersection of culture, media, and storytelling.

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