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

DraftKings, ESPN to Introduce User Account-Linking for March Madness
INDUSTRY Mar 6, 2026 • 3:08 PM

DraftKings, ESPN to Introduce User Account-Linking for March Madness

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Comprehensive Kentucky Bill Would Eliminate In-State College Player Props
INDUSTRY Mar 6, 2026 • 11:03 AM

Comprehensive Kentucky Bill Would Eliminate In-State College Player Props

by Grant Mitchell
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NCAA Details Procedures, Penalties Regarding March Madness Availability Reporting
INDUSTRY Mar 5, 2026 • 1:25 PM

NCAA Details Procedures, Penalties Regarding March Madness Availability Reporting

by Grant Mitchell
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Arkansas Resident Wins $250.8 Million Lottery Prize Using Online Courier Jackpocket
INDUSTRY Mar 4, 2026 • 1:27 PM

Arkansas Resident Wins $250.8 Million Lottery Prize Using Online Courier Jackpocket

by Grant Mitchell
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Polymarket Removes Nuclear Attack Market Amid Armed Conflict in Iran
INDUSTRY Mar 4, 2026 • 11:09 AM

Polymarket Removes Nuclear Attack Market Amid Armed Conflict in Iran

by Grant Mitchell
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Miami (OH) Biggest Liability to Win March Madness at Major Sportsbook
INDUSTRY Mar 3, 2026 • 11:20 AM

Miami (OH) Biggest Liability to Win March Madness at Major Sportsbook

by Grant Mitchell
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Most American Adults Gambled Before Turning 21, Survey Finds
INDUSTRY Mar 2, 2026 • 3:40 PM

Most American Adults Gambled Before Turning 21, Survey Finds

by Grant Mitchell
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Nasdaq Applies for SEC Approval to List Prediction Markets on Stock Index
INDUSTRY Mar 2, 2026 • 1:24 PM

Nasdaq Applies for SEC Approval to List Prediction Markets on Stock Index

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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