Dr. Brandon Mastromartino is the Director of the Institute on Sports Wagering and Gaming and an Assistant Professor in the L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at San Diego State University. He holds an M.S. and Ph.D. in Sport Management & Policy from the University of Georgia and a B.A. in Media & Communications from the University of Western Ontario. Dr. Mastromartino’s research examines consumer behavior in the sport and gaming industries, with a particular focus on sports fans, sports bettors, and the marketing and policy environments that shape their decisions. His work integrates theories from behavioral science, social economics, digital marketing, and consumer psychology to better understand how fans engage with sport organizations, betting platforms, and sports sponsors. He also investigates regulatory frameworks, responsible gambling practices, and the broader societal implications of the rapidly evolving sports wagering landscape. He has published more than 30 peer-reviewed journal articles in leading sport marketing, sponsorship, hospitality, and gambling research outlets, including Cornell Hospitality Quarterly, UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal, the Journal of Gambling Studies, and Sport Marketing Quarterly. He serves on multiple editorial boards, including Case Studies in Sport Management, the International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship, and Sport Marketing Quarterly. Beyond academia, Dr. Mastromartino maintains an active portfolio of industry collaborations across the sports, gaming, and entertainment sectors. In 2024, he was named to Global Gaming Business Magazine’s “25 People to Watch” list for 2025. He contributes to national working groups and task forces with the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) and the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). His applied research and consulting partnerships span major professional sport organizations and gaming operators, including FanDuel, the Atlanta Braves, New York Mets, New York Rangers, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Football Club, and Major League Baseball. At SDSU, Dr. Mastromartino teaches marketing and data-driven decision-making courses for students pursuing careers in sports, hospitality, tourism, recreation, and gaming. Prior to joining SDSU, he held faculty positions at the University of Georgia, Southern Methodist University, and the University of North Texas.