Stuart Feiner (born January 31, 1961) is an American sports handicapper and media personality. Feiner currently works for Barstool Sports. Feiner also is known to be the real life inspiration of Al Pacino's character in the 2005 film Two for the Money.[1][2] Feiner is currently a host on Barstool Sports Advisors[3] with David Portnoy, Dan "Big Cat" Katz and Gerard "Jersey Jerry" Gilfone. He is a frequent guest on WFAN[4] and makes appearances on other Barstool Sports podcasts and videos.
Stu Feiner | |
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| Born | Stuart Feiner January 31, 1961 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Nassau Community College |
| Occupation | Sports media content creator & gambling handicapper |
| Employer | Barstool Sports |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) |
| Spouse | Sandra Feiner |
| Children | 4 |
| Website | https://www.stufeiner.com |
Early life
editStu and his brother Lester were born in Brooklyn, New York to Claire and Howard Feiner. He moved to Farmingdale, New York on Long Island, at a young age, where Feiner and his family currently reside.[5] Feiner graduated from Farmingdale High School in 1979 and attended Nassau Community College. At a young age, he was drawn to sports betting, and became a handicapper nicknamed "The Source".[6]
Career
editStu Feiner is a well-known figure in the sports betting world, often referred to as a "professional handicapper" or "sports betting expert." He gained significant fame in the 1980s and 1990s for his sports picks, particularly in American football and basketball. Feiner built a reputation for providing betting advice, and his success in the industry earned him the nickname "The Source."
Feiner has been handicapping sports since the 1990s and claims his success dwindled due to the rise of the internet, stating that he had a $16 million sports handicapping business in 1997.[7] Although he is an avid and admitted sports gambler, he is a critic of gambling, stating "Gambling is for the rich to lose money".[8] Feiner rose back to prominince in 2017 when he first appeared on the Barstool Sports podcast, Pardon My Take,[9] where he would become a reoccurring guest due to his vibrant and boistrous personality.[10] Feiner currently appears on several Barstool Sports programs and is a host of Barstool Sports Advisors with David Portnoy, Dan "Big Cat" Katz and Gerard "Jersey Jerry" Gilfone.
Feiner was featured on various sports networks and has appeared in documentaries and interviews, including his notable cameo in the 2017 documentary *Action* about the world of sports gambling. In addition to his sports handicapping career, Stu Feiner has been known for his larger-than-life personality, frequently making bold claims about his betting expertise and promoting his services to potential clients.
He is also known for his brash and entertaining style, using catchphrases and boasting about his success, which has both earned him followers and attracted some skepticism. Though his reputation has been polarizing—with some considering him a pioneer in the sports betting industry and others questioning the validity of his methods—Feiner remains a recognizable and controversial figure in the space.
Stu Feiner’s persona also gained a resurgence in recent years due to his social media presence, where he continues to share betting advice, motivational content, and personal anecdotes.
Personal life
editFeiner married Sandra Feiner in 1988, ten years after they first met. He has four sons. Sean, Alex, Ryan and John Allan. Feiner currently resides in Farmingdale, New York. Feiner is Jewish.[11]
References
edit- ^ https://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/03/nyregion/nyregionspecial2/03colli.html
- ^ "New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy places first legal sports bet in state as gamblers flock to Monmouth Park". New York Daily News. June 14, 2018.
- ^ Lunsford, Collin (September 1, 2021). "Stu Feiner: I Would Give My Life For Dave Portnoy, Barstool | Barrett Media". barrettsportsmedia.com.
- ^ Jastremski, John (October 1, 2021). "Yankees Inch Closer to Home Wild-Card Game, Plus Week 4 NFL Picks With Stu Feiner and Joe Benigno". The Ringer.
- ^ Kilgannon, Corey (February 3, 2008). "Beyond the Point Spread: Super Bowl Science". The New York Times.
- ^ "1-900-Ripoffs".
- ^ Sargaent, Keith (June 15, 2018). "Sports betting: Meet the guy who lost a $5K bet at Monmouth". nj.
- ^ Sargaent, Keith (June 15, 2018). "Sports betting: Meet the guy who lost a $5K bet at Monmouth". nj.
- ^ Cat, Big. "Pardon My Take 1-30 With Stu Feiner". www.barstoolsports.com.
- ^ Ryan, John. "Pardon My Take Spouts More Nonsense and USA Men's Coach Calls for a Challenge Match – Team Handball News". teamhandballnews.com.
- ^ Feiner, Stu (March 31, 2013). "What Stu The Jew Does On Easter Sunday!". YouTube.