Jori Negin-Shecter
Jori Negin-Shecter
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.
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DP World Tour Member Suspended for Betting on Golf
Marco Penge will face suspension after placing bets on golf, though not on his own matches, breaching the PGA European Tour¡¯s Integrity Program.
bet365 Year in Sports Betting Shows Major Growth in Women’s Sports
In addition, player props were tremendously popular this past year, while other surprising revelations were unveiled in the betting giant¡¯s year-end wrap.
Scientific Games Lines Up Deal for NBA-Licensed Scratch Games
Scientific Games, specializing in scratch-off lotteries, will introduce NBA-licensed instant scratch-offs across the U.S. in a multi-year agreement.
FanDuel Introduces ‘My Spend’ Responsible Gaming Tool
As the betting industry continues to invest heavily in responsible gaming, FanDuel is introducing a new tool to help users track budgets, play stats, and more.
FanDuel Casino Sponsors Free Tolls, Rides in Pennsylvania, New Jersey on Dec. 18
As part of their ongoing "feelings that aren¡¯t as good as winning" campaign, FanDuel is spreading some holiday cheer with free rides on the Eastern seaboard.
Maryland Bettor Turns 10-Leg NFL Parlay into $29K
The bettor¡¯s sees massive win at Caesars Sportsbook with improbable parlay.
FanDuel, PWHL Announce Partnership Ahead of League's Second Season
As the Professional Women's Hockey League prepares to drop the puck this weekend, FanDuel is partnering up with the fledgling league.
Premier League Referee Under Investigation for Alleged Betting Violation
Already under investigation, David Coote reportedly informed a friend of a yellow card prior to a match in 2019.
Most Valuable Promotions Denies Tyson-Paul Match-Fixing Claims
As claims continue to swirl around the validity of the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight, the social media star turned combat sports figurehead has spoken out.
NHL Player Survey Shows Betting-Related Harassment Rampant
Nearly one-third of NHL players surveyed say that harassing messages have increased as sports betting has been further legalized across the United States.
Vegas Golden Knights, BetMGM Reach Partnership Extension
The longstanding partnership will continue for the next three seasons, the team and BetMGM announced earlier this week.
FanDuel Co-Founders Set to Launch BetHog Crypto Casino and Sportsbook
In the wake of Donald Trump¡¯s re-election, cryptocurrency is once again having a moment, including within the betting world.
PrizePicks Awarded Fantasy Sports Licenses in Missouri, Delaware
One of the nation's leading DFS operators is once again expanding its reach with two new licenses.
France Considering Legalizing, Taxing Online Casinos
The move would bring France in line with most of its EU neighbors in legalizing iGaming, with Cyprus as the only other without online casinos.
DraftKings Acquires Dijon Systems, Expects To Improve Golf Pricing
The move is in line with other recent DraftKings transactions, as the sports betting operator aims to reshape its live betting platform.
NBA Commissioner Doesn't Regret Pushing for Sports Betting in 2014 Op-Ed
A decade on from Adam Silver¡¯s groundbreaking New York Times Op-Ed, the landscape of sports betting looks dramatically different, for better and worse.
NCAA Pleads for Fans, Social Media Sites to Curb Abusive Behavior Towards Student-Athletes
A full release of an NCAA study on social media behavior has found concerning results related to the abuse faced by student-athletes.
Ohtani Comes Through For Bettors in Postseason Debut
No player in MLB drew more action at BetMGM than Shohei Ohtani ahead of his postseason debut in Game 1 of the NLDS against the San Diego Padres.
Underreported Taxes on Gambling Winnings Leaves IRS $1.4 Billion Short
A new report has found that the substantial non-compliance from bettors on their winnings is leaving the IRS well short of their potential taxable dollars.
DraftKings Ordered to Pay $200K Over Disclosure Violations in Title Case
A poorly considered social media post from DraftKings CEO Jason Robins is set to cost a pretty penny following an SEC ruling.
