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

Former Iona Player Ruled Ineligible After Agreeing to Underperform in Games
INDUSTRY Jun 19, 2026 • 3:19 PM

Former Iona Player Ruled Ineligible After Agreeing to Underperform in Games

by Grant Mitchell
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CME Group Will Sue CFTC Over Timeless Bitcoin Futures Markets
INDUSTRY Jun 19, 2026 • 8:29 AM

CME Group Will Sue CFTC Over Timeless Bitcoin Futures Markets

by Grant Mitchell
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ProphetX Launches Prediction Markets in US One Week After CFTC Approval
INDUSTRY Jun 18, 2026 • 2:06 PM

ProphetX Launches Prediction Markets in US One Week After CFTC Approval

by Grant Mitchell
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Jonathan David, Canada Draw Heavy Betting Support Ahead of Match vs. Qatar
INDUSTRY Jun 18, 2026 • 1:09 PM

Jonathan David, Canada Draw Heavy Betting Support Ahead of Match vs. Qatar

by Grant Mitchell
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New Jersey Bill Targets Prediction Markets With New Taxes, Restrictions
INDUSTRY Jun 17, 2026 • 4:22 PM

New Jersey Bill Targets Prediction Markets With New Taxes, Restrictions

by Grant Mitchell
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Michigan Online Sports Betting Up 18.5% Despite Operators’ Struggles
INDUSTRY Jun 17, 2026 • 10:52 AM

Michigan Online Sports Betting Up 18.5% Despite Operators’ Struggles

by Grant Mitchell
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Polymarket Trader Loses $1M as Spain, Cabo Verde Play to Stalemate
INDUSTRY Jun 16, 2026 • 4:15 PM

Polymarket Trader Loses $1M as Spain, Cabo Verde Play to Stalemate

by Grant Mitchell
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Circa CEO Invites X Sensation Freddy to World Cup Watch Party via Private Jet
INDUSTRY Jun 16, 2026 • 5:17 PM

Circa CEO Invites X Sensation Freddy to World Cup Watch Party via Private Jet

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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