Meet Ziv Chen, our News Editor
Ziv has been deep in the iGaming trenches for over twenty years, long before a lot of individuals could spell "geolocation compliance." With a background in marketing and service advancement at some of the most significant names in betting tech, Ziv understands the industry from the within out. Since joining Covers, he's turned his sharp eye (and sharper keyboard) toward whatever taking place in the fast-moving world of online gaming. Whether it's new state launches, the most recent twists in guideline, or what the huge operators and game suppliers are cooking up next, Ziv breaks all of it down with clarity, context, and simply the right quantity of snark. He covers business side of betting, from affiliate trends and profits reports to the tech powering your favorite slots. His slogan in writing is "let's make it make sense without putting you to sleep."
When he's not tracking gambling legislation or looking for the next breaking story, Ziv is living and dying with every pitch and play from his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins. As a Pitt graduate, it's a city commitment forged in heartbreak, however one he would not trade for anything, other than maybe a few more playoff wins.
When far from the keyboard, Ziv loves to hit the roadway and soak up the energy of gambling establishments. Whether walking the neon jungle called the Vegas Strip, or roaming into a smoky riverboat casino in the Midwest, Ziv's in his element. He's the guy chatting with gamers, blackjack dealerships, and asking pit managers way too lots of concerns, all in the name of "research," obviously. The gambling establishment floor isn't simply his office, it's an odd and wonderful environment of flashing lights, wild characters, and pure sensory overload, and he would not have it any other method.
Ziv's Articles
Oklahoma Sweepstakes Ban Advances to House Committee
Maine Advances Sweepstakes Casino Ban to Governor's Desk
Slot Megaways Games: How They Work
Slot RTP Explained: How to Find Better Paying Games
The True Cost of Playing Penny Slots
No Tricks, Just Clicks: How Do Online Slot Machines Work?
Slot Strategy Guide for April 2026: How to Spin Smart
Why Slot Denomination Matters More Than You Think
It's not simply Ziv doing the research
Ethan Matthew
Born in Silver Spring, Maryland, Ethan has formerly composed industry posts for Forbes Betting. He's likewise composed video game previews for USA Today's SportsbookWire.
Lou Monaco
Lou Monaco had acted as a Stateside Journalist/Betting Analyst for for GDC Media, writing for 30+ websites that covered the sports and casino wagering markets with a concentrate 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 self-employed writer for Covers and Rant Sports. Lou has more than 30+ years of sports experience with previous stints at ESPN SportsTicker and other significant gambling websites.
Amy Calistri
News Editor
Amy Calistri got her high school letter in golf and hasn't golfed considering that. She has a collegiate letter in wrestling, but never wrestled. She was perhaps the worst catcher in IBM's coed softball league. But she is a sports fan, having spent her developmental years screaming from Boston Garden's 2nd terrace and Fenway's cheap seats.Amy enjoys when she can combine her love of sports with her company acumen. She has covered the sports and betting markets for more than 20 years, composing 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 narrative, Check-Raising the Devil. Amy is also released in the areas of economics, investing, and statistics.