Blaise Bourgeois is a seasoned sports journalist and professional poker player specializing in soccer and football coverage. He is a three-time Olympic Soccer researcher for NBC and a 2025 Sports Emmy winner. Blaise has also contributed to FOX’s World Cup coverage in 2022 and will return for the 2026 tournament. He has lived and played poker around the world, blending a passion for strategy, analytics, and competition. Blaise holds a Master’s degree in Sport Management and Sports Analytics and a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Computer Science. An established poker media professional, Blaise has also spent several years working across the iGaming industry.