Michael McClymont
Michael McClymont
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Michael McClymont started with Covers in 2023 and provides coverage on industry news. Prior to joining Covers, he was a publishing editor at Sportsbook Review and also worked at theScore as a writer and editor. Mike has more than 15 years of experience in the journalism industry.
Sport to bet on: NFL
Sports movie: Any Given Sunday
Sports snack: Wings
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The Integrity Monitor: Tracking Incidents of Athletes Betting on Sports
If you feel there has been a recent surge in sports betting-related controversies, you are not wrong, but the reasons are a bit more complicated than you may realize. Legal sports betting has spread across the United States following a landmark 2018 decision by the Supreme Court. That ruling has brought mobile wagering into the mainstrea...
US Betting Handle & Sports Betting Revenue for November 2024
Our industry-leading betting analysts track the market to compile the most valuable sports betting revenue and data for states with legal betting sites. Follow along as we report on the monthly handle and hold for each legal U.S. betting market.
US Presidential Election Betting Odds: J.D. Vance Favored in 2028
Odds for the 2028 U.S. presidential election are already out and Donald Trump's running mate is the early favorite.
U.S. States With The Best Sports Bettors in 2024
Our industry-leading analysts track the market to identify the most successful sports bettors backed by data from states with legal betting sites. Monthly hold percentages reported by U.S. states highlight sports betting revenue as a percentage of the overall betting handle. The higher the hold percentage, the more th...
2028 US Election Odds: Republican Party Early Favorite
Votes for the 2024 US presidential election are still being tabulated, but odds are already out on who will be the winning party in the 2028 election.
2024 Democratic Party Presidential Nominee Odds: Harris Gaining Ground on Trump
Kamala Harris officially accepted the nomination for Democratic presidential candidate on Aug. 23. Despite an early groundswell of support, oddsmakers currently project the Vice President as an underdog in the race for the White House.
Bettors Cash Out for Major NFL Parlay Wins in Week 7
DraftKings customer turns $15 into $98K, North Carolina bettor turns $50 into $33K on Caesars.
Jontay Porter Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud
Former NBA center admits his actions were 'wrong, unlawful' in New York federal court arraignment Wednesday.
OLG Takes Role as Socially Responsible Operator Seriously
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has been a leader in responsible gaming and player protection, two areas of interest in the sports betting space of late.
Shohei Ohtani's Ex-Interpreter Charged With Bank Fraud for Stealing More Than $16M: DOJ
The Department of Justice announced Ippei Mizuhara, Ohtani's former interpreter, could face 30 years in prison for committing felony offense.
Nevada Cashes In, But Public Also Hits Big on Super Bowl 58
The Super Bowl is one of the biggest betting events of the year in Las Vegas, and sportsbooks are ready for large handle – and profit – every February.
The Biggest Super Bowl 58 Bets: Large Wagers Roll in Before Kickoff
The Super Bowl is the most-bet matchup of the year, and Covers is keeping an eye out for some of the biggest wagers on the Big Game.
Drake Aligns With Swifties, Bets $1.15M on Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII
Hip-hop star has biggest bet on the Big Game to date, stands to take home $2.346 million if Kansas City tops San Francisco in Vegas on Sunday.
ThriveFantasy Addresses Concerns Over Player Payout Delays
DFS operator apologizes for delayed response, bank and check fraud scheme that has impacted the company's ability to process withdrawals.
Georgia Lawmakers Pessimistic About Legalized Sports Betting in Peach State in 2024
Georgia representatives attended the NCLGS in search of answers and information as the push for legalized sports betting continues in the Peach State.
Illegal Online Gambling Market Still Robust Despite Adoption of Legalized Sports Betting in America
There were 201 million visits to illegal betting sites in America during the first three months of the NFL season alone.
Regulators, Legislators Work to Get in Front of ‘Inevitable’ Major Sports Betting Scandal
Experts warn of the irreparable damage the suspicion of market manipulation or insider trading could have on America's sports betting industry.
Daily Fantasy Sports vs. Sports Betting: Regulators, Experts Weigh in on Industry's Hottest Debate
The daily fantasy sports versus sports betting debate was hashed out between regulators, legislators, and experts at the NCLGS winter meeting in Florida.
Locker Holds the Key to the Next Phase of Sports Betting and DFS
Combine the rush of in-game sports betting, the competition of daily fantasy and the fun of bar trivia, and you have what Locker co-founder Noah Bernstein hopes will be the next big thing in iGaming.
Regulators Discuss Mandating Disclosure of Player Medical Conditions to Betting Public
The NFL's investigation into whether one of its teams violated the league's injury report policy prompted discussion at the NCLGS on the disclosure of player medical conditions to the betting public.
