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

Ontario Regulator Fines 2 iGaming Distributors Serving Unregulated Sites
INDUSTRY May 8, 2026 • 3:20 PM

Ontario Regulator Fines 2 iGaming Distributors Serving Unregulated Sites

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Ohio Proposes Removal of Credit Card Funding for Sportsbooks, iGaming
INDUSTRY May 6, 2026 • 5:07 PM

Ohio Proposes Removal of Credit Card Funding for Sportsbooks, iGaming

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FanDuel Becomes Official Betting Operator for F1 in North America
INDUSTRY Apr 30, 2026 • 5:10 PM

FanDuel Becomes Official Betting Operator for F1 in North America

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DraftKings' 'Early Exit' Saves 1 Million Bettors Since Launch
INDUSTRY Apr 23, 2026 • 4:03 PM

DraftKings' 'Early Exit' Saves 1 Million Bettors Since Launch

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Billionaire Investor John Arnold: Prediction Markets Endanger Young Users
INDUSTRY Apr 20, 2026 • 4:25 PM

Billionaire Investor John Arnold: Prediction Markets Endanger Young Users

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bet365 Removes Credit Cards as Deposit Method
INDUSTRY Apr 14, 2026 • 3:08 PM

bet365 Removes Credit Cards as Deposit Method

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Brazil's President Calls for a Ban on Online Betting
INDUSTRY Apr 10, 2026 • 10:38 AM

Brazil's President Calls for a Ban on Online Betting

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DraftKings Unveils New Horse Racing Product, Expands into Multiple States
INDUSTRY Apr 1, 2026 • 8:32 AM

DraftKings Unveils New Horse Racing Product, Expands into Multiple States

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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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