Grant Mitchell

News Editor

5+ Years Experience
Industry

Grant jumped into the sports betting industry as soon as he graduated from Virginia Tech in 2021. His fingerprints can be found all over the sports betting ecosystem, including his constant delivery of breaking industry news. He also specializes in finding the best bets for a variety of sports thanks to his analytical approach to sports and sports betting.

Before joining Covers, Grant worked for a variety of reputable publications, led by Forbes.

Grant's Articles

The Knicks Now at +225 From +2200 in NBA Finals Odds
INDUSTRY May 26, 2026 • 1:53 PM

The Knicks Now at +225 From +2200 in NBA Finals Odds

by Grant Mitchell
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BetMGM Ladder Bettor Scores $300K on Knicks Spreads as NY Completes Sweep
INDUSTRY May 26, 2026 • 11:31 AM

BetMGM Ladder Bettor Scores $300K on Knicks Spreads as NY Completes Sweep

by Grant Mitchell
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DraftKings to Refund Bettors Impacted by Kyle Busch's Death
INDUSTRY May 26, 2026 • 11:19 AM

DraftKings to Refund Bettors Impacted by Kyle Busch's Death

by Grant Mitchell
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Marner Tops Conn Smythe Oddsboards After Entering Playoffs as Long Shot
INDUSTRY May 25, 2026 • 3:19 PM

Marner Tops Conn Smythe Oddsboards After Entering Playoffs as Long Shot

by Grant Mitchell
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NBA Playoffs Ladder Bettor Loses $350K on Thunder Game 4 Spread Bets
INDUSTRY May 25, 2026 • 10:35 AM

NBA Playoffs Ladder Bettor Loses $350K on Thunder Game 4 Spread Bets

by Grant Mitchell
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PowerPlay Confirms Alberta Sports Betting, iGaming Launch Plans
INDUSTRY May 21, 2026 • 1:57 PM

PowerPlay Confirms Alberta Sports Betting, iGaming Launch Plans

by Grant Mitchell
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NHL, CFTC Sign Memorandum of Understanding Focused on Market Integrity
INDUSTRY May 21, 2026 • 12:11 PM

NHL, CFTC Sign Memorandum of Understanding Focused on Market Integrity

by Grant Mitchell
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Michigan Online Sports Betting Grows 10.4% Despite Slow Month for Operators
INDUSTRY May 20, 2026 • 9:35 PM

Michigan Online Sports Betting Grows 10.4% Despite Slow Month for Operators

by Grant Mitchell
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It's not just Grant 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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