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About

About theWagerDesk

theWagerDesk is a sports odds, horse racing and betting education site. We want to make the numbers easier to understand, compare lines clearly, and talk straight about risk. We're in soft launch now, with the official launch planned for February 2027.

Contributors

Gerard Finegan

Contributor

A former Division I football player, Gerard brings a lifelong love of sports and competition to The Wager Desk. He loves football and baseball, and loves breaking down matchups, trends and betting angles even more.

His appreciation for horse racing runs deep, rooted in a family tradition of following and betting the ponies. Whether breaking down a game or a day at the track, Gerard enjoys looking beyond the obvious to find the stories, numbers and angles that make each matchup worth watching.

Richie

Contributor

A former multi-sport athlete and Wall Street trader, Richie brings a competitive mindset and an eye for numbers to The Wager Desk. He loves action on just about anything and enjoys digging into the odds, trends and opportunities across the sports world.

From the markets to the matchups, Richie is always hunting for value.

Big Mike

Contributor

Big Mike brings his love of hoops and horse racing to The Wager Desk. From breaking down basketball matchups to studying the field at the track, he enjoys finding the angles that make every game and race more interesting.

Whether it's a big night on the court or a full race card at the track, Big Mike is always ready to talk sports, share his perspective and enjoy the action.

Editorial standards

  • Odds come only from licensed or free data feeds and official widgets, and always show their source and update time.
  • No "locks," no guaranteed winners, and no pressure to bet.
  • We correct mistakes quickly. Spot one? Email hello@thewagerdesk.com.
  • theWagerDesk is not a sportsbook and does not accept wagers. If we ever link to a sportsbook, it will only be a licensed operator, only where it's legal, and clearly disclosed.

How we label analysis

  • Applying G's handicapping method. marks analysis produced with AI assistance that follows G's handicapping approach. It is not written by G.
  • G's take appears only when G has actually weighed in himself.
  • Education guides are general explainers and are reviewed for accuracy.
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