Amy Calistri

News Editor

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.

Favorites

Team: New York Mets, Kaulig Racing, Austin FC
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

I was on a date at the Meadowlands. It was the first time I had bet on the ponies. I won every single bet I made — including the Daily Double. Favorite or longshot — I just couldn’t lose. My date, however, couldn’t win. Apparently, I was his cooler. He never asked me out again — which I also score a win.

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