Chris grew up in upstate New York and was a huge sports fan from an early age. After graduating from Syracuse University (go Orange!), he spent over 20 years in the sports media industry, working for several television stations both on and off the air. While working at a regional sports channel in Florida, he covered all sorts of major sporting events, from the World Series and NBA Finals to the Daytona 500. His favorite professional moment was working at Super Bowls 43 and 44 in person. Chris also took a liking to sports gambling in college, and it has always been a hobby of his. Personally, Chris is a fan of the New York Mets and Giants, as he has maintained his connection with these teams even though he has lived in Florida for nearly 20 years.