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

Robinhood To Introduce Over 100 Event Contracts, Including World Series, Politics
INDUSTRY Oct 23, 2025 • 5:12 PM

Robinhood To Introduce Over 100 Event Contracts, Including World Series, Politics

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Fanatics Sportsbook Expands Fair Play Policy to 1st Half of NBA Games
INDUSTRY Oct 22, 2025 • 9:09 AM

Fanatics Sportsbook Expands Fair Play Policy to 1st Half of NBA Games

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LinkedIn Names Underdog No. 3 Startup in U.S.
INDUSTRY Oct 15, 2025 • 5:57 PM

LinkedIn Names Underdog No. 3 Startup in U.S.

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IBIA Launches Mission 2030, Aims to Set 'Global Standard for Sports Betting Integrity'
INDUSTRY Oct 8, 2025 • 5:54 PM

IBIA Launches Mission 2030, Aims to Set 'Global Standard for Sports Betting Integrity'

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Hard Rock Bet User Claims Tesla Through Loyalty Point Program
INDUSTRY Oct 7, 2025 • 4:27 PM

Hard Rock Bet User Claims Tesla Through Loyalty Point Program

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NBA on Prime to Integrate FanDuel's Personalized Bet Tracking During Broadcasts
INDUSTRY Oct 1, 2025 • 4:39 PM

NBA on Prime to Integrate FanDuel's Personalized Bet Tracking During Broadcasts

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MGM Offered to Help Boyd Following Cyberattack
INDUSTRY Sep 27, 2025 • 9:39 PM

MGM Offered to Help Boyd Following Cyberattack

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Sports Betting Declining in Canada, Less Popular Than in U.S., Study Finds
INDUSTRY Sep 25, 2025 • 6:03 PM

Sports Betting Declining in Canada, Less Popular Than in U.S., Study Finds

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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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