Shaun Stack New Editor-In-Chief at GamblingNerd.com

After years as a senior writer, Shaun Stack has been promoted to Editor-in-Chief at Gambling Nerd. During his time with the company, Stack has covered a wide range of topics, including casino games, football, basketball, politics, and more. He also contributed to other sites, with his work appearing in NJ 101.5, The Herald, and others.

Personal Background and Pre-Writing Career

Shaun Stack grew up in the Kansas City area but left the Midwest to pursue a Psychology degree at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. While attending university, Stack was involved in several extracurricular activities, including Greek Life, student government, and the International Honor Society of Psychology, Psi Chi.

He also found a passion for writing while in college. Stack took writing classes and contributed as both a writer and editor for his college’s literary magazine.

After graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in 2018, Stack spent three years working in the mental health field. In 2021, he joined the Gambling Nerd as a freelance writer.

In his free time, Stack enjoys watching sports, especially the NFL and the NBA. Despite growing up in KC, Stack roots for the Steelers. He is also a fan of the Golden State Warriors and the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Stack enjoys betting on football as well as playing blackjack and friendly poker games with friends. Outside of sports, he is also fond of going for walks and spending time with his cat, Kat.

Writing Career Highlights

Stack started as a writer at the Gambling Nerd in the fall of 2021. He started writing news pieces but found his niche as the lead blogger for the Nerd.

In his time with the company, Stack has used his expertise to cover a wide range of topics, including:

• National Football League (NFL)
• College football
• National Basketball Association (NBA)
• Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
• Politics

Stack has a winning record predicting multiple sports. A few of his notable predictions include:

• Predicting National Treasure to win the 2023 Preakness Stakes
• Correctly choosing the winner of Survivor 46
• Picking the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the 2025 NBA Finals in the preseason

He has also covered casino topics, contributing to strategy guides for popular games and how-to-play articles. Stack has written multiple player experience guides, providing readers with firsthand accounts of his time playing popular casino games online.

In the entertainment realm, Stack is an expert in predicting reality TV odds. He also frequently covers upcoming award shows, major film and television franchises, and celebrity news.

Stack has experience navigating the complex waters of gambling legislation, covering the legal boundaries of betting at both the federal and state levels.

Featured Writing

Stack’s writing experience is not limited to his work at the Gambling Nerd. He has written for numerous other publications, such as:

• The Sports Geek
• Best US Casinos
• GamblingSites.com 
• The Herald 
• NJ 101.5 
• Space Coast Daily
• Eye on Annapolis 

One of Stack’s picks for the 2025 PGA Championship was even cited by USA Today.

Stack has also covered topics outside of sports, such as the use of AI in gambling, the connection between sports and college enrollment, and the latest developments in the casino industry. 

What are Stack’s Goals as Editor-in-Chief?

In his new role as Editor-in-Chief, Stack hopes to assist the Gambling Nerd in competing in the ever-growing world of sports and casino gambling.

He also hopes to expand the site’s reach by creating video content that offers fans a new way to engage with the Gambling Nerd. According to Stack, he also hopes to grow the Nerd’s presence on social media platforms, making it easier for readers to engage directly with the site’s gambling experts.

Where You Can Connect With Shaun Stack

• LinkedIn
• Muckrack
• Stack_On_Sports on X