David Purdum on Muck Rack

David Purdum

Verified
Atlanta
As seen in: ESPN, MSN, ABC News, ABC NewsOne, ESPN Deportes, ESPNU, WBZ-TV (Boston, MA), Bleacher Report, Flipboard, Yahoo Sports, Constant Contact and
Covers:  organized crime, sports betting, casinos, gambling, sports, match-fixing, poker, las vegas
I write about gambling for ESPN. I am not good at gambling.

Get in touch with David

Contact David, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.

Learn more about Muck Rack

Actions

Share this page

David Purdum’s Biography

Read Full Bio →

I'm a 39-year-old writer with a passion for original reporting and storytelling.

I have applied my background in traditional journalism to covering the mysterious gaming industry for the past five years.

I have profiled renowned professional sports bettor Billy Walters and broken stories about the hypocrisy of the NFL's stance on sports betting.

I have built a global network of sources, including Las Vegas and UK bookmakers, underground bookies, politicians, lawyers and gamblers.

I cover thi…

David Purdum’s Journalist Portfolio

What happened when I tried to interview Incarcerated Bob

What happened when I tried to interview Incarcerated Bob

I just wanted to interview Incarcerated Bob. Instead, I got the names of family members and my home addre…

View article →
Confessions of a tout - How pick-sellers prey on desperate gamblers

Confessions of a tout - How pick-sellers prey on desperate gamblers

It was called the mambo, a slimy con job that pick-selling touts broke out only when they really wanted to pu…

View article →
Poker community rocked by gambling indictments tied to Russian mob

Poker community rocked by gambling indictments tied to Russian mob

Members of the poker community were shocked when a few known high-stakes players were named in an indictment …

View article →
Confessions of a Big Ten bookie: 'I don't regret any of it'

Confessions of a Big Ten bookie: 'I don't regret any of it'

It was three of the best years of his life. He was a college kid pulling in $1,000 to $1,500 a week. He w…

View article →
Billy Walters, world's top sports gambler, talks sports betting with Covers.com

Billy Walters, world's top sports gambler, talks sports betting with Covers.com

The best information wasn't available at the simple click of the mouse when Billy Walters began his rise to t…

View article →

Articles

Answering five questions on Brendan Sorsby’s optio…

|
By Dan Graziano Verified, Max Olson, David Purdum Verified
| WFBZ-FM (Sparta, WI) Verified
What’s next for Brendan Sorsby with no NFL supplemental draft? Could he return to college?
Open in Who Shared View Duplicates (2) Issue with article?

Answering five questions on Brendan Sorsby’s optio…

|
By Dan Graziano Verified, Max Olson Verified, David Purdum Verified
| WPRT-FM (Nashville, TN) Verified
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on your website.
Open in Who Shared View Duplicates (129) Issue with article?

Former Iona player Adam Njie Jr. ruled ineligible over point shaving

|
By David Purdum Verified
| ESPN Verified
A former Iona men's basketball player was ruled ineligible by the NCAA on Thursday for his alleged role in a point-shaving scheme that included threats from one of the bettors involved. Adam Njie Jr. shared information to known bettors ahead of two Iona games in December 2024 during his freshman season at Iona, according to the NCAA. Njie confirmed that he told a bettor that he would throw the first half of a Dec.
Open in Who Shared Issue with article?
See all 5,314 articles

Interview

See all →

What was your first job as a journalist?

I was a high school sports stringer for the Palm Beach Post and South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I'm approaching 40-years-old, so it's been a long, long time since I've used a typewriter. I learned to type in high school on a PC.

How is social media changing news?

Social media has helped spread the news and improve interaction with readers, but it also has hurt quality and accuracy.
 •  Privacy  •  Terms  •  Security and Legal  •   •   •   • 

© 2026 Muck Rack

SOC 2® Certified