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

North Carolina Sports Betting Handle Rises 13% YoY; $600M Streak Ends in February
INDUSTRY Mar 6, 2026 • 4:34 PM

North Carolina Sports Betting Handle Rises 13% YoY; $600M Streak Ends in February

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New York Sports Betting Jumps 6%, but Profits Slip in February
INDUSTRY Mar 6, 2026 • 3:38 PM

New York Sports Betting Jumps 6%, but Profits Slip in February

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Illinois Bill Aims to Regulate, Tax Prediction Markets
INDUSTRY Mar 6, 2026 • 12:35 PM

Illinois Bill Aims to Regulate, Tax Prediction Markets

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New York Generates Highest Weekly Online Sports Betting Handle Since Super Bowl
INDUSTRY Mar 5, 2026 • 5:41 PM

New York Generates Highest Weekly Online Sports Betting Handle Since Super Bowl

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Senators Introduce Bill Banning Public Officials From Trading on Prediction Platforms
INDUSTRY Mar 5, 2026 • 4:34 PM

Senators Introduce Bill Banning Public Officials From Trading on Prediction Platforms

by Brad Senkiw
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bet365 Replaces DraftKings as UFC’s Official Sports Betting Partner
INDUSTRY Mar 5, 2026 • 12:52 PM

bet365 Replaces DraftKings as UFC’s Official Sports Betting Partner

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Betr Partners With Polymarket to Enter Prediction Market Industry
INDUSTRY Mar 4, 2026 • 3:52 PM

Betr Partners With Polymarket to Enter Prediction Market Industry

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World Baseball Classic Favorite USA Surges to Minus Odds, Japan is Biggest Liability
INDUSTRY Mar 4, 2026 • 11:16 AM

World Baseball Classic Favorite USA Surges to Minus Odds, Japan is Biggest Liability

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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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