Jori Negin-Shecter

News Editor

5+ Years Experience
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

Ole Miss to Launch Center Dedicated to Studying College Gambling
INDUSTRY Mar 25, 2026 • 3:55 PM

Ole Miss to Launch Center Dedicated to Studying College Gambling

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bet365 Becomes Latest Operator to Exit American Gaming Association
INDUSTRY Mar 24, 2026 • 7:08 PM

bet365 Becomes Latest Operator to Exit American Gaming Association

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Caesars Opens Pre-Registration in Alberta
INDUSTRY Mar 24, 2026 • 8:26 AM

Caesars Opens Pre-Registration in Alberta

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MLB Places Guardians' Clase, Ortiz on Unpaid Leave
INDUSTRY Mar 20, 2026 • 5:38 PM

MLB Places Guardians' Clase, Ortiz on Unpaid Leave

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NCAA President Blasts Sports Betting for Role in Player Abuse
INDUSTRY Mar 19, 2026 • 9:13 AM

NCAA President Blasts Sports Betting for Role in Player Abuse

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Suspicious College Basketball Bets Down This Season
INDUSTRY Mar 13, 2026 • 9:09 AM

Suspicious College Basketball Bets Down This Season

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theScore Bet Opens Pre-Registration in Alberta
INDUSTRY Feb 28, 2026 • 3:01 PM

theScore Bet Opens Pre-Registration in Alberta

by Jori Negin-Shecter
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USA Slight Underdog in Men's Hockey Olympic Gold Medal Game vs. Canada
INDUSTRY Feb 21, 2026 • 11:49 AM

USA Slight Underdog in Men's Hockey Olympic Gold Medal Game vs. Canada

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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

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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