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ESPN sports betting reporter and investigative journalism.
Main Content Focus
Investigative reporting on sports betting, industry news, regulatory issues, and high-profile betting cases.
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Short description
David Purdum is an investigative journalist and sports betting reporter who has covered the sports betting industry with authority since 2008. Known for his in-depth features and breaking coverage on gambling scandals, regulations, and market trends, he joined ESPN in 2014, where his reporting anchors the network’s sports betting editorial coverage. His work has appeared on ESPN.com’s sports betting vertical, on ESPN BET Live, and on national programs such as Outside the Lines. Purdum is regarded as a prominent industry voice, often cited in major media for his expertise and analysis.
Full real Name
David Purdum
Nationality
American
City or Country of Residence
Dawsonville, Georgia
Previous Occupations
Web producer and staff writer at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution; sports editor at Sentry-News; columnist at News & Eagle.
Interesting facts
Purdum’s reporting was instrumental in uncovering high-profile betting scandals, including the Jontay Porter case, which resulted in the NBA player’s lifetime ban for betting-related activities. He has profiled notable figures such as professional sports bettor Billy Walters and covered landmark legal battles over U.S. sports betting law. His source network includes legal bookmakers, underground bookies, regulators, and insiders, enabling deep investigative pieces.
Media Features and Interviews
Interviewed by Ifrah Law on sports integrity.
Multiple podcast guest appearances discussing ethics in sports betting and industry trends.
Panelist and speaker at SBC Summit Americas and MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference.
Notable Collaborations
Co-reported with ESPN’s investigative team on major betting stories and legal developments in sports gambling.
Milestones Achieved
Signed multi-year extension with ESPN as lead sports betting reporter in 2024.
Key contributor in coverage of landmark U.S. sports betting expansion post-PASPA.
Channel or Blog Description
Reports on the business, regulatory, and cultural aspects of the sports betting industry for ESPN, with content featured on ESPN.com, ESPN BET Live, and Outside the Lines.
Year Started
2008
Channel language
English
Platforms Used
ESPN.com ESPN BET Live ESPN Outside the Lines.