Amy Calistri
Amy Calistri
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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” Matusow’s memoir, Check-Raising the Devil. Amy is also published in the areas of economics, investing, and statistics.
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Jontay Porter Reportedly Did Not Bet on NBA Games in Colorado
On April 10, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the league was looking at any connection between Jontay Porter and the prop betting markets, saying the Toronto Raptor is accused of a “cardinal sin.”
Dave Portnoy Scores Big on Masters Bet
On April 10, Dave Portnoy posted a screenshot of his $300,000 bet on Scottie Scheffler to win the Masters. In the comments, one poster called it a “sucker” bet, while another called it a “donation,” alluding to Scheffler’s potential withdrawal from the tournament.
Massachusetts Lottery Pushes for Online Sales to Compete with Sports Betting
Online sports betting wagers came in just over $530 million, the lowest monthly total wagered online in Massachusetts since September 2023
Fanatics Sportsbook Launches in Kansas, Completes Migration from PointsBet in State
Kansas becomes the 17th state to offer Fanatics Sportsbook.
888 Holdings Changing its Name to evoke
New name part of sports betting company's new focus on four core markets – the UK, Italy, Spain, and Denmark.
Bruno Mars Reportedly Suffers $50 Million in Gambling Losses With MGM Resorts
According to a NewsNation source, Mars “owes millions to the MGM (from gambling). (MGM) basically own him.”
American Gaming Association Projects $2.72B in 2024 March Madness Bets
AGA estimates the amount wagered legally during this year's men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments will double the amount bet legally on the Super Bowl.
Former Jaguars Financial Manager Sentenced to 78 Months for $22M Theft
Amit Patel, the former Jacksonville Jaguars employee who pled guilty to stealing $22 million from the team, was sentenced to 78 months in prison on Tuesday.
Drake Bets $615K on Francis Ngannou to Upset Anthony Joshua
Just hours before the big match, Drake revealed a $615,000 wager on Francis Ngannou.
Panini Signs Caitlin Clark in Exclusive Trading Cards, Memorabilia Deal
The deal marks Panini’s first exclusive partnership with a female athlete for both trading cards and memorabilia.
Underdog Invests in Critical Responsible Gaming Platform
The investment was made by GuardDog, Underdog’s responsible gaming innovation fund. idPair offers a unique view of an individual’s gambling activity. It can monitor activity across multiple operators within a jurisdiction.
Renowned New Jersey Gaming Regulator David Rebuck to Retire
Director of New Jersey's Division of Gaming Enforcement helped shape the regulatory framework for all the states that followed.
Iowa State Athletes Claim Evidence is Inadmissible in Push to Dismiss Gambling Charges
Attorneys for former college athletes Isaiah Lee, Jirehi Brock, Enyi Uwazurike, and Paniro Johnson filed a motion in Story County, seeking to suppress evidence that they claim was illegally obtained.
Fanatics Sportsbook Launches in Michigan
Michigan becomes Fanatics' 13th state. As part of its Wolverine State launch, Fanatics is also offering its new online casino, embedded in the Fanatics Sportsbook app.
Caesars Q4 Earnings and Revenues Disappoint Even as Digital Outperforms
Caesars Entertainment reported a net loss of $72 million in the fourth quarter. Although this was better than the $148 million loss it reported for the same period last year, it still wasn’t the improvement analysts were looking for from the casino giant.
Adam Silver Maintains Las Vegas is on NBA’s Expansion Team List
The Sin City is currently the home of the back-to-back WNBA Champions, the Las Vegas Aces, and the NBA also hosts its annual Summer League at UNLV's campus.
Simplebet Sets New Super Bowl Handle and Betting Records
The operator took in half a million more bets than last year's Big Game.
FanDuel Casino Adds Vegas Matt as Exclusive Ambassador
Vegas Matt is FanDuel’s first brand ambassador specifically focused on gaming.
FanDuel Parent Flutter Delisting on Euronext Dublin Ahead of NYSE IPO
In April 2023, the plan for the dual listing of shares in London and the U.S. received approval from 99.9% of shareholders.
Barstool Sports Reportedly Nears Multi-Million Dollar Marketing Deal with DraftKings
Barstool Sports lands on its feet again, as Sportico reports a mega-marketing partnership with DraftKings.
