Brad Senkiw

News Editor

16+ Years Experience
Industry

Brad has been covering sports betting and iGaming industry news for Covers since 2023. He writes about a wide range of topics, including sportsbook insights, proposed legislation, regulator decision-making, state revenue reports, and online sports betting launches. Brad reported heavily on North Carolina’s legal push for and creation of online sportsbooks, appearing on numerous Tar Heel State radio and TV news shows for his insights.

Before joining Covers, Brad spent over 15 years as a reporter and editor, covering college sports for newspapers and websites while also hosting a radio show for seven years.

Brad's Articles

DraftKings Oddsmaker Senses 'Wait-and-See' Approach to College Football Futures
INDUSTRY Aug 21, 2026 • 6:20 PM

DraftKings Oddsmaker Senses 'Wait-and-See' Approach to College Football Futures

by Brad Senkiw
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World Cup Helps Spike Massachusetts Sports Betting, Revenue in July
INDUSTRY Aug 21, 2026 • 4:24 PM

World Cup Helps Spike Massachusetts Sports Betting, Revenue in July

by Brad Senkiw
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New York Operators Generate 11.7% Hold During First Week of NFL Preseason
INDUSTRY Aug 21, 2026 • 3:25 PM

New York Operators Generate 11.7% Hold During First Week of NFL Preseason

by Brad Senkiw
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Burrow Leads DraftKings' Futures Action as Giants, Bears Draw Money
INDUSTRY Aug 20, 2026 • 7:20 PM

Burrow Leads DraftKings' Futures Action as Giants, Bears Draw Money

by Brad Senkiw
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Florida AG Sues Stake, VGW Over Sweepstakes Casino Operations
INDUSTRY Aug 20, 2026 • 2:23 PM

Florida AG Sues Stake, VGW Over Sweepstakes Casino Operations

by Brad Senkiw
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Pennsylvania’s Sports Betting Handle, Revenue Increase Significantly in July
INDUSTRY Aug 19, 2026 • 4:19 PM

Pennsylvania’s Sports Betting Handle, Revenue Increase Significantly in July

by Brad Senkiw
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New Jersey Bettor Wins Record $2.9M Hard Rock Bet Jackpot
INDUSTRY Aug 18, 2026 • 8:05 PM

New Jersey Bettor Wins Record $2.9M Hard Rock Bet Jackpot

by Brad Senkiw
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Why Pro Sports Teams Are Holding Back on Prediction Market Deals
INDUSTRY Aug 18, 2026 • 5:01 PM

Why Pro Sports Teams Are Holding Back on Prediction Market Deals

by Brad Senkiw
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It's not just Brad 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

20+ Years Experience
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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