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

Caesars Announces Planned Takeover of Westgate SuperBook Operations
INDUSTRY Apr 22, 2026 • 1:22 PM

Caesars Announces Planned Takeover of Westgate SuperBook Operations

by Grant Mitchell
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NBA Playoff Odds Update: Lakers Barely Favored Up 2-0, Spurs Slip After Wemby's Injury
INDUSTRY Apr 22, 2026 • 1:07 PM

NBA Playoff Odds Update: Lakers Barely Favored Up 2-0, Spurs Slip After Wemby's Injury

by Grant Mitchell
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Polymarket Seeks Fundraising at $15B Valuation, 66% Increase in 6 Months
INDUSTRY Apr 22, 2026 • 3:13 PM

Polymarket Seeks Fundraising at $15B Valuation, 66% Increase in 6 Months

by Grant Mitchell
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FanDuel Posts Odds For When Mets Will End 11-Game Losing Streak
INDUSTRY Apr 21, 2026 • 12:23 PM

FanDuel Posts Odds For When Mets Will End 11-Game Losing Streak

by Grant Mitchell
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Top Sportsbook Operators Donate $2.6 Million to Nebraska Online Betting Push
INDUSTRY Apr 20, 2026 • 1:35 PM

Top Sportsbook Operators Donate $2.6 Million to Nebraska Online Betting Push

by Grant Mitchell
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How Luka, Cade Could Cost Kon Knueppel the NBA Rookie of the Year
INDUSTRY Apr 20, 2026 • 11:46 AM

How Luka, Cade Could Cost Kon Knueppel the NBA Rookie of the Year

by Grant Mitchell
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FanDuel Launches BetProtect+, Full-Game Injury Protection for NBA Playoffs
INDUSTRY Apr 20, 2026 • 8:32 AM

FanDuel Launches BetProtect+, Full-Game Injury Protection for NBA Playoffs

by Grant Mitchell
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New Jersey Sportsbooks Dominate Public in March Even as Handle Stagnates
INDUSTRY Apr 17, 2026 • 4:15 PM

New Jersey Sportsbooks Dominate Public in March Even as Handle Stagnates

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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