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 U.S. politics. Having studied political science, Grant has provided coverage on presidential elections, mayoral shifts, and midterm elections.

He also prides himself on 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

Prediction Markets Show Late Democratic Surge in 'Toss-Up' Midterm Races
POLITICS Nov 3, 2026 • 11:43 PM

Prediction Markets Show Late Democratic Surge in 'Toss-Up' Midterm Races

by Grant Mitchell
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Who Will Win Kansas Senate Race? Hamilton vs. Marshall Midterm Predictions & Analysis
POLITICS Nov 3, 2026 • 9:50 PM

Who Will Win Kansas Senate Race? Hamilton vs. Marshall Midterm Predictions & Analysis

by Grant Mitchell
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Who Will Win Virginia House Race? Perriello vs. McGuire Midterm Predictions & Analysis
POLITICS Nov 3, 2026 • 9:07 PM

Who Will Win Virginia House Race? Perriello vs. McGuire Midterm Predictions & Analysis

by Grant Mitchell
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Bears Among Super Bowl Favorites After Statement Win on MNF
INDUSTRY Nov 3, 2026 • 7:08 PM

Bears Among Super Bowl Favorites After Statement Win on MNF

by Grant Mitchell
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Who Will Win Texas Senate Race? Talarico vs. Paxton Midterm Predictions & Analysis
POLITICS Nov 3, 2026 • 6:24 PM

Who Will Win Texas Senate Race? Talarico vs. Paxton Midterm Predictions & Analysis

by Grant Mitchell
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Who Will Win Iowa Senate Race? Turek vs. Hinson Midterm Predictions & Analysis
POLITICS Nov 3, 2026 • 6:45 PM

Who Will Win Iowa Senate Race? Turek vs. Hinson Midterm Predictions & Analysis

by Grant Mitchell
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Who Will Win Maine Senate Race? Collins vs. Jackson Midterm Predictions & Analysis
POLITICS Nov 3, 2026 • 6:05 PM

Who Will Win Maine Senate Race? Collins vs. Jackson Midterm Predictions & Analysis

by Grant Mitchell
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Circa Grandissimo's Three Surviving Bettors Made to Sweat Over Bengals
INDUSTRY Nov 3, 2026 • 7:21 PM

Circa Grandissimo's Three Surviving Bettors Made to Sweat Over Bengals

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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