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

Caesars Palace Times Square Casino Bid Rejected After Vote
INDUSTRY
Sep 17, 2025 • 9:08 PM

Caesars Palace Times Square Casino Bid Rejected After Vote

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Underdog Sets Ambitious Goals with Key Hires
INDUSTRY
Sep 17, 2025 • 12:37 PM

Underdog Sets Ambitious Goals with Key Hires

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Louisiana Department of Revenue Sues Online Sweepstakes Operators
INDUSTRY
Sep 8, 2025 • 6:20 PM

Louisiana Department of Revenue Sues Online Sweepstakes Operators

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ESPN BET Introduces Injury Insurance for NFL Player Props
INDUSTRY
Sep 4, 2025 • 4:08 PM

ESPN BET Introduces Injury Insurance for NFL Player Props

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Calvin Ridley: Gambling Suspension Made Me ‘Mentally Stronger’
INDUSTRY
Aug 29, 2025 • 2:46 PM

Calvin Ridley: Gambling Suspension Made Me ‘Mentally Stronger’

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Bryson DeChambeau Partners with Underdog for Trick Shot Challenge
INDUSTRY
Aug 28, 2025 • 7:03 PM

Bryson DeChambeau Partners with Underdog for Trick Shot Challenge

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Sportradar Expands Partnership with German Bundesliga
INDUSTRY
Aug 21, 2025 • 5:54 PM

Sportradar Expands Partnership with German Bundesliga

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9 Arrested for Suspected Match-Fixing in Singapore's Top Basketball League
INDUSTRY
Aug 20, 2025 • 3:48 PM

9 Arrested for Suspected Match-Fixing in Singapore's Top Basketball League

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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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