Amy Calistri
Amy Calistri
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¡± Matusow¡¯s memoir, Check-Raising the Devil. Amy is also published in the areas of economics, investing, and statistics.
Sport to bet on: NASCAR, MLB
Sports movie: North Dallas Forty, Slap Shot
Sports snack: Beer and a 'dog
Covers feature: Props drop down menu
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Bet365 Gets License to Operate Retail and Online Sportsbook in Illinois
Thanks to its Illinois license, bet365 will partner with Walker's Bluff Casino Resort in a new venture.
DraftKings Sued After Father Loses $1M of Family’s Money
Lawsuit claims DraftKings¡¯ VIP hosts spoke to problem gambler almost daily, enticing him to deposit money beyond his means with offers of free bets, gifts, and loss credits.
Arizona Issues Cease-and-Desist Letter to Bovada
Following the receipt of the letter, unlicensed sports betting operator added Arizona to its restricted list.
Rivalry Reports Positive Q3 Results Amid Crypto-Native Transformation
During the quarter, Rivalry completed a major overhaul to its sportsbook, offering 40 new sports, embedded live streams, and simplified its interface.
Feds Investigating Former Temple Basketball Player for Alleged Point-Shaving
Former guard Hysier Miller interviewed by NCAA for five hours, his lawyer says in statement.
DraftKings, bet365 File Motion to Dismiss MLBPA’s NIL Case
Both gaming companies reportedly pushing for dismissal. Rival FanDuel settled with MLBPA last week.
Caesars Sportsbook Retail Kiosks Go Live in Washington, D.C.
Caesars steps in to service the 48 OLG-licensed sports betting retail locations in D.C.
MLBPA, FanDuel Settle Lawsuit Over Name, Image, and Likeness Use
MLBPA filed name, image, and likeness lawsuits against FanDuel, DraftKings, bet365, and Underdog Fantasy in September.
Caesars Virginia to Open Dec. 12
Spanning 90,000 square feet of gaming space, the resort will feature 1,500 slot machines, more than 100 live-action and electronic table games, a poker room and Caesars Sportsbook.
New Caesars iGaming Platform Launched in 4 Jurisdictions
Caesars¡¯ Michigan debut was soon followed by launches in Pennsylvania and West Virginia and Ontario. The casino company also plans to launch in New Jersey.
Seminole Tribe, West Flagler Partnership Ends Long Legal Dispute
Partnership between West Flagler and the Seminole Tribe may serve as a template for other online gaming providers looking to find a foothold in the Everglade State.
Tennessee Fines Bovada $50,000 … and Counting
The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council had previously sent cease-and-desist letters to the online sportsbook¡¯s Curacao address.
NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady Named BetVictor’s Canadian Safer Gambling Ambassador
Gambling operator signs Tracy McGrady to BetVictor to promote safer gambling.
FanDuel Inks Deal with Diamond Sports for Sports Network Naming Rights
Diamond Sports RSNs have viewers across more than 30 states. Along with many college sports teams, the RSNs are the TV home to eight MLB teams, eight NHL teams, and 13 NBA teams.
Shaq Hooks Up with DraftKings Ahead of NBA Season
Shaq¡¯s personality and unparalleled energy will elevate our brand through various marketing initiatives all NBA season. His enormous presence matches our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for our players.¡±
Brazil Begins Blocking Over 2,000 Illegal Gambling Sites
The crackdown follows concerns from Brazil's government over gambling addiction in the South American country.
Vegas Bids Farewell to Historic Tropicana Hotel
Built in 1957, the Tropicana Las Vegas was the third-oldest casino on the Strip before it was demolished Wednesday morning to make way for a new stadium for the former Oakland Athletics.
Brazil’s President Would Ban Online Sports Betting to Curb Addiction
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says he "won¡¯t hesitate in putting an end" to betting definitively as the number of low-income families spending money on gambling rises.
Sentencing Pending for B.C. Lawyer Guilty of Gambling-Related Thefts
Steven Neil Mansfield faces 3-5 years in prison for stealing $1.4 million of his clients' money to pay off gambling debts.
Former DraftKings Exec Loses Appeal in Attempt to Void Non-Compete Clause
Michael Hermalyn was a senior executive at DraftKings before leaving to take an identical position at Fanatics, violating his non-compete clause.
