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Martin Harris

Martin Harris

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Martin Harris is a gambling writer and editor who has reported on the industry for two decades. His background includes many years of covering poker tournaments all of the world, including in several European and South American countries as well as Macau, and spent many summers at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. An English Ph.D., Martin’s publications include multiple academic articles and books as well as 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 and enjoys sports, movies, music, and teaching part-time in the American Studies program at UNC Charlotte.

Industry Experience

Martin has been immersed in the gambling industry since the mid-2000s, working both as a freelance contributor and in full-time roles. Over the years, he has documented major shifts in the space, from the height of the online poker boom to the emergence of daily fantasy sports, sports betting, social and sweepstakes sites, and (more recently) prediction markets.

Editorial Background

With a long track record as both a writer and editor, Martin has contributed to and overseen content for several major gambling outlets, including lengthy periods at PokerStars and PokerNews. Alongside his industry work, he brings more than 25 years of experience teaching college courses focused on writing, literature, and film studies.

Awards & Achievements

Martin is the author of "Poker & Pop Culture: Telling the Story of America’s Favorite Card Game," a deep dive into poker’s history and its representation across movies, television, music, and popular media. The book received the Global Poker Award for Media Content of the Year.

Personal Interests

Outside of gambling-related work, Martin has several academic publications focusing on horror and science fiction cinema and is the author of two novels. His most recent nonfiction release, "Horror and Science Fiction Cinema and Society," was published by Routledge in late 2024.

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