Jori Negin-Shecter
Jori Negin-Shecter
Jori Negin-Shecter is a sports writer and podcast host, with previous work featured in publications including Sportsnet.ca, Yahoo Sports Canada, and the Nation Network. In addition to joining Covers in 2024 as a contributor, Jori also works as an Associate Producer on Sportsnet Central, and co-hosts the Bird's Eye View Podcast, a show focused on the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Drake Bets $500K Each on Dallas Mavericks, Edmonton Oilers to Win Respective Championships
With Game 1 of the NBA Finals set for tip-off on Thursday, and puck drop on the Stanley Cup Final this Saturday, Drake put down some major cash on his picks to win.
Indiana Bettor Makes Huge Kristaps Porzingis Bet Ahead of NBA Finals
With the NBA Finals just days away, Caesars Sportsbook shared a whopper of a bet on an unlikely hero ahead of Game 1 on Thursday
West Ham's Lucas Paquetá Charged for Allegedly Breaching FA Betting Rules
The 26-year-old allegedly committed violations on four occasions between November 2022 and August 2023
CEBL Announces BetVictor to Return as Official Betting Partner
BetVictor will serve as the CEBL's Official Betting Partner, and will help usher in an even more integrated betting feel across platforms.
Sunset Station Launches STN Sportsbook in Las Vegas
The newly remodeled sportsbook is set to feature start-of-the-art attractions, including 150-foot LED screen walls.
Shohei Ohtani's Former Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara Pleads Not Guilty
The Dodgers disgraced former interpreter pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to bank and tax fraud, though is set to plead guilty as part of a plea deal at a future date
IBIA Teams Up With PFA Canada to Educate CPL Players on Sports Integrity, Match-Fixing
As more leagues grapple with the growing presence of sports betting and the controversies that have followed, the Canadian Premier League is being proactive in educating its players
ESPN BET to Host Alternate Telecast of PGA Championship
After being named the official sports betting sponsor of the Championship, ESPN BET is set to host an alternate feed of the Major.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Prop Bets: ‘We Only Have So Much Control’
The NBA’s commissioner spoke out after reports last week that the NBA could look to limit prop bets to protect the game’s integrity.
Jackpocket Announces Record Number of Users
As the prize ballooned to over $1.3 billion, players flocked to Jackpot with dreams of a big payday.
Colorado Cracking Down on Illegal Gambling with New Awareness Campaign
The Colorado Division of Gambling is launching the new campaign, warning bettors of the potential dangers of Illegal gambling.
Mystery Bettor Places $10K Bet on Caleb Williams to be 1st Overall Pick in NFL Draft ... to win $100
A bettor at BetMGM has placed a wild $10,000 bet on Caleb Williams to be the top selection, with a $100 payout if he nails it.
PrizePicks Announces Two Key Hires Amidst Continued Growth
The popular DFS company plans to open a new headquarters in Atlanta and add over 1,000 new jobs over the next seven years.
Major Sports Betting Compliance Companies Complete Merger, Rebrand as Integrity Compliance 360
U.S. Integrity and Odds On Compliance announced the completion of their merger on Tuesday, collectively announcing their launch under the new name Integrity Compliance 360.
Canadian Sports Integrity Body Breaks Silence on Jontay Porter Ban
Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport finds it important to "put in place mechanisms to prevent, or at least to mitigate, the risk as much as we possibly can."
MLB Micro-Betting Surging to New Highs as Season Gets Rolling
Simplebet is reporting a dramatic 157% increase in the amount of money wagered year-over-year over the first two weeks of the MLB season.
GambetDC Announces Plans to Shutter in D.C., FanDuel Takes Over as Subcontractor
Gambet closing up shop in D.C. on Sunday, FanDuel to become available Monday.
Ippei Mizuhara Released on Bond After Surrendering to U.S. Law Officials
The former L.A. Dodgers interpreter was released on $25,000 bond on Friday and continues to face charges of bank fraud after allegedly stealing millions from Shohei Ohtani.
PrizePicks to Open New Headquarters in Atlanta, Dramatically Expand Workforce
Daily Fantasy Sports operator has continued to see massive growth, despite increasing crackdowns and discussions on its place in the sports gambling sphere.
bet365 to Pay More Than £580,000 in Settlement with U.K. Gambling Commission
The settlement is the first of its kind, and sees the betting and gaming giant pay up for failures in anti-money laundering and social responsibility.