Hi, I’m Ethan Gould. I’m the gambling expert at DiamondHoggers.com. I want to tell you a bit about how I got here and why I love working in the gambling field. From my early years to what I do now, here’s a quick look at my background and career.
Early Life and Education
I was born and raised in Australia. It’s a country known for its lively cities, beautiful beaches, and love of sports and gambling. Growing up there made me interested in different types of gambling. Before I found my true passion, I focused on my education. It helped me develop strong thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Age: I am currently 32 years old;
- University: I graduated from the University of Melbourne;
- Specialty: I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance.
Going to the University of Melbourne was one of the most formative experiences of my life. I learned not only about how markets work but also gained invaluable problem-solving techniques. Such skills just proved valuable later on when I started a career in gambling, where many things depend on these very trends and stats.
At university, I developed an interest in probability and risk management, both of which are foundational to gambling. All my classmates were excited by corporate finance and the usual banking roles, while I was fascinated by casinos and bookmakers. I never imagined back then that this fledgling interest would one day be my whole career.
Early Career
After I graduated, I knew I wanted to work in a place where I could use what I had learned. My first job was an internship at a financial firm in Sydney. It wasn’t related to gambling, but it helped me build my data analysis skills.
- Financial Internship. During the internship, I helped research investment opportunities, analyze data, and create reports;
- Transition to Gambling Analytics. I discovered I had a passion for gambling analytics. I started looking for jobs where I could work with sports betting data and casino games. This led me to a role at a local betting agency.
That is when my life changed when I joined the betting agency. I engaged with actual data and witnessed the application of statistics and probability in reality. That is where I learned what betting odds were, how people gamble, and how gamblers think.
Gaining Expertise in Gambling
When I worked in the betting agency, I was interested in the nuances of game theory, and the influence of psychology on betting decisions. I wanted to learn everything I could about gambling — poker, pokies, sports betting, and Australian casinos.
The main things how I developed my expertise:
- Practical Experience. I gambled responsibly to understand the player experience;
- Ongoing Education. I attended many seminars to learn about developing trends, strategies, and industry changes;
- Data Analysis. My background in finance helped me understand numbers and odds. This skill became very useful right away.
Joining DiamondHoggers.com
As more people noticed my work, I was contacted by DiamondHoggers.com. It’s a well-known website that shares news and tips about gambling. They wanted someone who understood numbers and also loved gambling. I was a good match, so I gladly accepted the offer. This new role gave me the chance to share my ideas with a bigger audience.
At DiamondHoggers.com, my responsibilities include:
- Writing articles to inform people about different aspects of gambling;
- Writing reviews for online casinos, sportsbooks, and poker rooms;
- Trend analysis and expert betting advice;
- Provide some tips for responsible gambling behavior.
My favorite part about working here is that I get to meet people from all different backgrounds. Regardless of their experience level, I aim to simplify gambling for all betting fans.
