Jori Negin-Shecter
Jori Negin-Shecter
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.
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Mystery Bettor Places $10K Bet on Caleb Williams to be 1st Overall Pick in NFL Draft ... to win $100
A bettor at BetMGM has placed a wild $10,000 bet on Caleb Williams to be the top selection, with a $100 payout if he nails it.
PrizePicks Announces Two Key Hires Amidst Continued Growth
The popular DFS company plans to open a new headquarters in Atlanta and add over 1,000 new jobs over the next seven years.
Major Sports Betting Compliance Companies Complete Merger, Rebrand as Integrity Compliance 360
U.S. Integrity and Odds On Compliance announced the completion of their merger on Tuesday, collectively announcing their launch under the new name Integrity Compliance 360.
Canadian Sports Integrity Body Breaks Silence on Jontay Porter Ban
Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport finds it important to "put in place mechanisms to prevent, or at least to mitigate, the risk as much as we possibly can."
MLB Micro-Betting Surging to New Highs as Season Gets Rolling
Simplebet is reporting a dramatic 157% increase in the amount of money wagered year-over-year over the first two weeks of the MLB season.
GambetDC Announces Plans to Shutter in D.C., FanDuel Takes Over as Subcontractor
Gambet closing up shop in D.C. on Sunday, FanDuel to become available Monday.
Ippei Mizuhara Released on Bond After Surrendering to U.S. Law Officials
The former L.A. Dodgers interpreter was released on $25,000 bond on Friday and continues to face charges of bank fraud after allegedly stealing millions from Shohei Ohtani.
PrizePicks to Open New Headquarters in Atlanta, Dramatically Expand Workforce
Daily Fantasy Sports operator has continued to see massive growth, despite increasing crackdowns and discussions on its place in the sports gambling sphere.
bet365 to Pay More Than £580,000 in Settlement with U.K. Gambling Commission
The settlement is the first of its kind, and sees the betting and gaming giant pay up for failures in anti-money laundering and social responsibility.
Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali Charged by Football Association for Alleged Betting Violations
Tonali is currently serving an eight-month ban by Italy’s soccer federation, and is part of a group of European soccer players entangled in gambling controversies.
NCAA Launches 'Draw The Line' Campaign to Address Sports Betting
Social media campaign intended to educate students about problem gambling.
BetMGM Partners With Marriott Bonvoy in First of Its Kind Collaboration
The Sportsbook giant is dipping its toes into the world of cross-promotion yet again, this time with a hospitality giant.
Attempted Robbery at FanDuel Sportsbook Section of Pennsylvania Casino
Four suspects are wanted after an armed robbery attempt at Valley Forge Casino just outside Philadelphia, Penn.
DraftKings Introduces New Responsible Gambling Tool ‘My Stat Sheet’
Sports betting giant says the addition will help players ‘make data-driven decisions’ on their plays.
McDavid Stars in New BetMGM Responsible Gaming Ad as New Regulations Kick In
With Ontario introducing new regulations last month, BetMGM’s partnership with the NHL star is taking on a new look in a new commercial.
NHL, Caesars Renew Sports Betting, Gaming Partnership
Multi-year extension between sports league, gaming giant expands on deal first agreed upon in 2019.