Grant Mitchell

News Editor

4+ 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

Caesars Boss 'Embarrassed' by Role in Illegal Bookie Scandal
INDUSTRY Nov 21, 2025 • 1:27 PM

Caesars Boss 'Embarrassed' by Role in Illegal Bookie Scandal

by Grant Mitchell
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Massachusetts Smashes Monthly Sports Betting Record, Shows 19.3% YoY Growth
INDUSTRY Nov 21, 2025 • 12:18 PM

Massachusetts Smashes Monthly Sports Betting Record, Shows 19.3% YoY Growth

by Grant Mitchell
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Maryland Regulator Sends 2nd Cease-and Desist to 2 VGW Sweepstakes Casinos
INDUSTRY Nov 20, 2025 • 3:37 PM

Maryland Regulator Sends 2nd Cease-and Desist to 2 VGW Sweepstakes Casinos

by Grant Mitchell
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World Cup 2026 Odds: Spain Remains Favorite, England Closing In
INDUSTRY Nov 20, 2025 • 11:23 AM

World Cup 2026 Odds: Spain Remains Favorite, England Closing In

by Grant Mitchell
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Michigan iGaming, Sports Betting Soar During Record-Setting October
INDUSTRY Nov 19, 2025 • 4:46 PM

Michigan iGaming, Sports Betting Soar During Record-Setting October

by Grant Mitchell
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Polymarket CEO Calls Sportsbooks a 'Scam,' Champions Prediction Platforms
INDUSTRY Nov 19, 2025 • 2:07 PM

Polymarket CEO Calls Sportsbooks a 'Scam,' Champions Prediction Platforms

by Grant Mitchell
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What Is Missouri Sports Betting 'Pre-Registration?' Why Sign Up Now?
INDUSTRY Nov 18, 2025 • 2:34 PM

What Is Missouri Sports Betting 'Pre-Registration?' Why Sign Up Now?

by Grant Mitchell
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BET99, Georges St-Pierre Team Up for Responsible Gambling Ad Campaign
INDUSTRY Nov 18, 2025 • 4:09 PM

BET99, Georges St-Pierre Team Up for Responsible Gambling Ad Campaign

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

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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