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

Polymarket Removes Waitlist, Launches for US iOS Users
INDUSTRY May 12, 2026 • 8:16 PM

Polymarket Removes Waitlist, Launches for US iOS Users

by Grant Mitchell
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Rousey Huge Favorite Over Carano, But Public Likes the Underdog
INDUSTRY May 12, 2026 • 3:19 PM

Rousey Huge Favorite Over Carano, But Public Likes the Underdog

by Grant Mitchell
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LeBron James Retirement, Next Team Markets Running at Kalshi
INDUSTRY May 12, 2026 • 2:34 PM

LeBron James Retirement, Next Team Markets Running at Kalshi

by Grant Mitchell
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Michigan Regulator Launches Campaign to Reduce Underage Gambling
INDUSTRY May 11, 2026 • 1:56 PM

Michigan Regulator Launches Campaign to Reduce Underage Gambling

by Grant Mitchell
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Kalshi Named Official Partner of Madison Square Garden, Will Receive Branded Concourse
INDUSTRY May 8, 2026 • 1:57 PM

Kalshi Named Official Partner of Madison Square Garden, Will Receive Branded Concourse

by Grant Mitchell
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BetMGM Pays Over $700,000 for Thunder, Pistons Game 2 Spread Bets
INDUSTRY May 8, 2026 • 12:52 PM

BetMGM Pays Over $700,000 for Thunder, Pistons Game 2 Spread Bets

by Grant Mitchell
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50,000 Canadians Take Advantage of 'At Par' Pricing at 3 Vegas Casinos
INDUSTRY May 8, 2026 • 11:49 AM

50,000 Canadians Take Advantage of 'At Par' Pricing at 3 Vegas Casinos

by Grant Mitchell
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Kalshi Raises $1B, Now Valued at $22B After Latest Funding Round
INDUSTRY May 7, 2026 • 4:10 PM

Kalshi Raises $1B, Now Valued at $22B After Latest Funding Round

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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