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Blaise Bourgeois

@blaisebourgeois

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I am a senior sports and iGaming journalist, editor, and on-camera poker professional.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek editorial leadership roles in sports, poker, or iGaming that blend on-camera work, SEO-driven content strategy, data-informed storytelling, and team mentorship at growth-oriented organizations.

I am a Senior Staff Writer and lead poker editor with a decade of experience across soccer, poker, and iGaming, producing high-volume, SEO-driven long-form content and managing editorial teams.

At Card Player I managed a team of three editors, oversaw approval of poker news and evergreen articles, edited and proofread copy to rigorous editorial standards, and assisted in market-specific keyword research and optimization.

I helped lead research statistician teams for NBC Sports' Olympic coverage and won a 2025 Sports Emmy for broadcast contributions; I also create on-camera coverage for major poker series and author long-form breaking news on location.

I combine hands-on experience as a professional poker player and casino expert with formal training in sports analytics and mathematics/computer science, delivering data-driven storytelling, engaging live coverage, and authoritative iGaming content.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Freelance Writer

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Various

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 9 months)

Produced SEO-driven iGaming, poker, and sports betting content for multiple outlets, delivering long-form features, live-event coverage, and on-camera reporting.

SEO Content Writing Sports Journalism Poker Analysis On Camera Presentation Keyword Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

St. John's University

Master of Sport Management, Sport Management

Activities and societies: Member of the St. John's University Sports Analytics Club and NYC Sports Management Club.

Completed a Master of Sport Management with a concentration in Sports Analytics at St. John's University in 2016, finishing the program in three semesters and participating in the Sports Analytics and NYC Sports Management clubs.

Purchase College, State University of New York

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science

Activities and societies: Record Holder for Goals in a Single Season; First-Team All-Conference; Rookie of the Year; Dean's List; Striker for the Cape Coral (FL) Hurricanes of the NPSL.

Earned a Bachelor’s in Mathematics and Computer Science in 2014 and received athletic honors including Record Holder for Goals in a Single Season, First-Team All-Conference, Rookie of the Year, and Dean’s List.