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

Circa Survivor Pool Reduced to 49 Live Entries after Upsets by Bears, Bengals
INDUSTRY Nov 28, 2025 • 7:10 PM

Circa Survivor Pool Reduced to 49 Live Entries after Upsets by Bears, Bengals

by Grant Mitchell
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Robinhood Acquires LedgerX to Expand Prediction Markets Amid Overwhelming Growth
INDUSTRY Nov 26, 2025 • 10:51 AM

Robinhood Acquires LedgerX to Expand Prediction Markets Amid Overwhelming Growth

by Grant Mitchell
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High-Roller Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale’s Life Made Into Movie
INDUSTRY Nov 25, 2025 • 12:31 PM

High-Roller Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale’s Life Made Into Movie

by Grant Mitchell
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Heisman Odds Update: Love & Pavia Surge Back, Mendoza's Still Ahead
INDUSTRY Nov 24, 2025 • 11:22 AM

Heisman Odds Update: Love & Pavia Surge Back, Mendoza's Still Ahead

by Grant Mitchell
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DraftKings Set to Launch in Missouri on Dec. 1 With $300 in Bonuses
INDUSTRY Nov 24, 2025 • 10:12 AM

DraftKings Set to Launch in Missouri on Dec. 1 With $300 in Bonuses

by Grant Mitchell
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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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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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