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

Bally’s Intralot Acquires evoke in £243.1M Deal 
INDUSTRY Jun 5, 2026 • 11:05 AM

Bally’s Intralot Acquires evoke in £243.1M Deal 

by Brad Senkiw
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New York Teams' Success Helps Bettors Lower Operators' Weekly Hold
INDUSTRY Jun 4, 2026 • 4:47 PM

New York Teams' Success Helps Bettors Lower Operators' Weekly Hold

by Brad Senkiw
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Fanatics Brings FanCash to Prediction Market Platform
INDUSTRY Jun 4, 2026 • 2:38 PM

Fanatics Brings FanCash to Prediction Market Platform

by Brad Senkiw
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Report: Polymarket Accuses Kalshi of Spying, Copying Ideas
INDUSTRY Jun 4, 2026 • 12:16 PM

Report: Polymarket Accuses Kalshi of Spying, Copying Ideas

by Brad Senkiw
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New York Bill Requiring Monthly Sports Betting Statements Heads to Governor
INDUSTRY Jun 3, 2026 • 3:41 PM

New York Bill Requiring Monthly Sports Betting Statements Heads to Governor

by Brad Senkiw
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Illinois Approves New Taxes on Prediction Markets, DFS Operators
INDUSTRY Jun 3, 2026 • 1:17 PM

Illinois Approves New Taxes on Prediction Markets, DFS Operators

by Brad Senkiw
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DraftKings Gearing Up for 'Massive' World Cup Betting Action
INDUSTRY Jun 2, 2026 • 5:19 PM

DraftKings Gearing Up for 'Massive' World Cup Betting Action

by Brad Senkiw
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Bettors Leaning Toward Underdog Knicks Over Favored Spurs in NBA Finals
INDUSTRY Jun 3, 2026 • 3:28 AM

Bettors Leaning Toward Underdog Knicks Over Favored Spurs in NBA Finals

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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