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

American Gaming Association Reports Spike in Illegal Gambling
INDUSTRY
Aug 14, 2025 • 4:21 PM

American Gaming Association Reports Spike in Illegal Gambling

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Colorado Bettor Turns $100 Parlay Into $28K Payday at Caesars
INDUSTRY
Aug 13, 2025 • 7:56 AM

Colorado Bettor Turns $100 Parlay Into $28K Payday at Caesars

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Malik Beasley Speaks Out For 1st Time Following Betting Allegations
INDUSTRY
Aug 8, 2025 • 3:28 PM

Malik Beasley Speaks Out For 1st Time Following Betting Allegations

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Tennis Star Elina Svitolina Shares Vile Messages From Abusive Bettors After Upset Loss
INDUSTRY
Aug 7, 2025 • 9:39 AM

Tennis Star Elina Svitolina Shares Vile Messages From Abusive Bettors After Upset Loss

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Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Fines Betfair Interactive, Sugarhouse HSP Gaming $70,000
INDUSTRY
Jul 25, 2025 • 6:23 PM

Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Fines Betfair Interactive, Sugarhouse HSP Gaming $70,000

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Jim Cramer Still Bullish on DraftKings, Flutter Despite 'Big Beautiful Bill' Gambling Tax
INDUSTRY
Jul 11, 2025 • 7:53 AM

Jim Cramer Still Bullish on DraftKings, Flutter Despite 'Big Beautiful Bill' Gambling Tax

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ToonieBet Named CFL's Sports Betting, Casino Partner
INDUSTRY
Jul 9, 2025 • 4:55 PM

ToonieBet Named CFL's Sports Betting, Casino Partner

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WNBA’s Chicago Sky Announce Partnership with Online Safety Firm Moonshot
INDUSTRY
Jul 2, 2025 • 5:05 PM

WNBA’s Chicago Sky Announce Partnership with Online Safety Firm Moonshot

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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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