Abi Bray

Contributor

Industry

Abi is a passionate writer by training and by heart. She lives and breathes the iGaming and financial world, always eager to uncover the latest developments shaping the gaming and sports industries she covers. Whether it’s a groundbreaking deal between major gaming companies, casino financial reports, or a new sponsorship contract, Abi’s all over it, turning complex industry moves into engaging, informative stories.

When she’s not investigating leads or chasing the next headline, Abi is likely to be curled up with a good murder mystery book, or when feeling more active, she’ll be sweating on the netball court trying to score the next win for her team. A descendant of a long line of diehard Liverpool FC fans, Abi and her family closely follow the English Premier League. Just don’t expect her to reply to messages during a big Reds game.

Abi's Articles

California Faces Backlash as New Cardroom Regulations Ban Popular Games
INDUSTRY Feb 11, 2026 • 2:38 PM

California Faces Backlash as New Cardroom Regulations Ban Popular Games

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Prediction Platforms Differ on Cardi B’s Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Appearance
INDUSTRY Feb 10, 2026 • 1:32 PM

Prediction Platforms Differ on Cardi B’s Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Appearance

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Illinois Issues Cease-and-Desist Orders to 65 Online Casino, Sweepstakes Platforms
INDUSTRY Feb 6, 2026 • 9:38 AM

Illinois Issues Cease-and-Desist Orders to 65 Online Casino, Sweepstakes Platforms

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NFL Blocks Prediction Market Commercials During Super Bowl LX
INDUSTRY Feb 3, 2026 • 10:03 AM

NFL Blocks Prediction Market Commercials During Super Bowl LX

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Alabama Should Legalize Sports Betting Despite Objections, Analyst Argues
INDUSTRY Jan 31, 2026 • 6:10 AM

Alabama Should Legalize Sports Betting Despite Objections, Analyst Argues

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Evoke’s 2025 Report Shows 22% Year-on-Year Decline
INDUSTRY Jan 27, 2026 • 1:12 PM

Evoke’s 2025 Report Shows 22% Year-on-Year Decline

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Indiana, Tennessee Latest States to Consider Sweepstakes Casino Bans
INDUSTRY Jan 23, 2026 • 10:03 AM

Indiana, Tennessee Latest States to Consider Sweepstakes Casino Bans

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CFTC Sets Out Plan to Future-Proof Crypto, Prediction Markets
INDUSTRY Jan 21, 2026 • 12:28 PM

CFTC Sets Out Plan to Future-Proof Crypto, Prediction Markets

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It's not just Abi doing the research

Ethan Matthew

News Editor

Industry

Born in Silver Spring, Maryland, Ethan has previously written industry articles for Forbes Betting. He's also written game previews for USA Today's SportsbookWire.

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Lou Monaco

Contributor

Industry

Lou Monaco had served as a Stateside Journalist/Betting Analyst for for GDC Media, writing for 30+ sites that covered the sports and casino betting industries with a focus on the East Coast of the US. Currently, he is the night desk manager/boys golf coordinator/writer for NJ Advance Media high school sports department in Iselin (NJ) and is a freelance writer for Covers and Rant Sports. Lou has over 30+ years of sports experience with previous stints at ESPN SportsTicker and other major gambling websites.

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Amy Calistri

News Editor

Industry

Amy Calistri got her high school letter in golf and hasn't golfed since. She has a collegiate letter in wrestling, but never wrestled. She was arguably the worst catcher in IBM's coed softball league. But she is a hardcore sports fan, having spent her formative years yelling from Boston Garden's second balcony and Fenway's cheap seats.Amy loves when she can combine her love of sports with her business acumen. She has covered the sports and gambling industries for more than 20 years, writing for outlets including Bluff Magazine, PokerNews, and OnlineGambling.com. Amy co-hosted the popular radio show Keep Flopping Aces and co-wrote Mike The Mouth Matusows memoir, Check-Raising the Devil. Amy is also published in the areas of economics, investing, and statistics.

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