Ziv has actually been deep in the iGaming trenches for over twenty years, long before the majority of people could spell "geolocation compliance." With a background in marketing and business development at a few of the biggest names in gambling tech, Ziv understands the market from the within out. Since signing up with Covers, he's turned his sharp eye (and sharper keyboard) toward everything happening in the fast-moving world of online betting. Whether it's brand-new state launches, the current twists in policy, or what the huge operators and video game service providers are formulating next, Ziv breaks everything down with clearness, context, and just the correct amount of snark. He covers business side of betting, from affiliate patterns and earnings reports to the tech powering your preferred slots. His motto in writing is "let's make it make good sense without putting you to sleep."
When he's not tracking gambling legislation or trying to find the next breaking story, Ziv is living and dying with every pitch and play from his precious Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins. As a Pitt graduate, it's a city commitment created in heartbreak, however one he would not trade for anything, other than maybe a few more playoff wins.
When away from the keyboard, Ziv enjoys to hit the roadway and take in the energy of casinos. Whether strolling the neon jungle called the Vegas Strip, or roaming into a smoky riverboat casino in the Midwest, Ziv's in his aspect. He's the guy chatting with players, blackjack dealers, and asking pit managers method a lot of questions, all in the name of "research study," of course. The gambling establishment flooring isn't just his office, it's a weird and wonderful community 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 just Ziv doing the research study
Ethan Matthew
Born in Silver Spring, Maryland, Ethan has previously written market articles for Forbes Betting. He's likewise composed game previews for USA Today's SportsbookWire.
Lou Monaco
Lou Monaco had actually acted as a Stateside Journalist/Betting Analyst for for GDC Media, composing for 30+ sites that covered the sports and gambling establishment betting 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 freelance author for Covers and Rant Sports. Lou has over 30+ years of sports experience with previous stints at ESPN SportsTicker and other significant gambling sites.
Amy Calistri
News Editor
Amy Calistri got her high school letter in golf and hasn't golfed given that. She has a collegiate letter in wrestling, however never ever battled. She was perhaps the worst catcher in IBM's coed softball league. But she is a hardcore sports fan, having actually spent her developmental years screaming from Boston Garden's second veranda and Fenway's cheap seats.Amy likes when she can combine her love of sports with her service acumen. She has covered the sports and gambling industries for more than twenty years, writing for outlets consisting of 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 likewise released in the locations of economics, investing, and stats.