Jori Negin-Shecter

News Editor

Industry

Jori Negin-Shecter is a sports writer and podcast host, with previous work featured in publications including Sportsnet.ca, Yahoo Sports Canada, and the Nation Network. In addition to joining Covers in 2024 as a contributor, Jori also works as an Associate Producer on Sportsnet Central, and co-hosts the Bird's Eye View Podcast, a show focused on the Toronto Blue Jays.

Jori's Articles

Record $22.4M Jackpot Won on DraftKings Casino off 20-Cent Bet
INDUSTRY Nov 27, 2025 • 9:01 AM

Record $22.4M Jackpot Won on DraftKings Casino off 20-Cent Bet

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Chauncey Billups Pleads Not Guilty to Charges in Illegal Gambling Case
INDUSTRY Nov 24, 2025 • 5:16 PM

Chauncey Billups Pleads Not Guilty to Charges in Illegal Gambling Case

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Maryland Latest State to Issue Warning on Prediction Markets
INDUSTRY Nov 21, 2025 • 9:09 AM

Maryland Latest State to Issue Warning on Prediction Markets

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DraftKings Named Official Sports Betting, DFS Operator of St. Louis Blues
INDUSTRY Nov 20, 2025 • 5:42 PM

DraftKings Named Official Sports Betting, DFS Operator of St. Louis Blues

by Jori Negin-Shecter
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theScore Founder Rips Into PENN After Aborted ESPN BET Deal
INDUSTRY Nov 14, 2025 • 3:50 PM

theScore Founder Rips Into PENN After Aborted ESPN BET Deal

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Guardians Pitcher Luis Ortiz Pleads Not Guilty to Taking Bribes
INDUSTRY Nov 12, 2025 • 6:04 PM

Guardians Pitcher Luis Ortiz Pleads Not Guilty to Taking Bribes

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Giants Kicker Gano Reveals Death Threats Received from Bettors
INDUSTRY Nov 11, 2025 • 12:37 PM

Giants Kicker Gano Reveals Death Threats Received from Bettors

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Minnesota Attorney General Demands Illegal Gaming Sites Stop Operations in State
INDUSTRY Nov 5, 2025 • 7:43 PM

Minnesota Attorney General Demands Illegal Gaming Sites Stop Operations in State

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It's not just Jori 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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