David A. Smith

David A. Smith serves as the Director of Engagement for the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council, the state agency responsible for regulating and monitoring all online sports betting in Tennessee. In this capacity, he leads stakeholder outreach, public communications, and engagement initiatives tied to the oversight of the state’s sports wagering market, which is the largest online sports betting market in the country.

Since sports betting launched in Tennessee in 2020, over $19 billion has been wagered, generating more than $345 million in tax revenue for education funding. Smith closely monitors industry developments, including the rise of unregulated prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi. He has publicly stated that the continuation of sports contracts for regulated operators is a clear trend, but he also warned that unregulated prediction markets pose a threat to the state’s gambling revenue.

Little is known about Smith’s career prior to his current role. No earlier positions, companies, or dates have been identified in available public records, and no professional profile or headshot has been found on LinkedIn or other public platforms.