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Grant Mitchell - News Editor

Grant Mitchell

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News Editor Years of Experience Icon4+ years experience
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Grant jumped into the sports betting industry as soon as he graduated from Virginia Tech in 2021. His fingerprints can be found all over the sports betting ecosystem, including his constant delivery of breaking industry news. He also specializes in finding the best bets for a variety of sports thanks to his analytical approach to sports and sports betting. 
 
Before joining Covers, Grant worked for a variety of reputable publications, led by Forbes. 

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Team: Washington Commanders
Sport to bet on: NBA
Sports movie: Remember the Titans
Sports snack: Popcorn
Covers feature: Industry News
Watching the Chiefs get a stop on third down on their nine in overtime of Super Bowl LVIII. I put a sizable amount on the Chiefs as underdogs (because who wouldn't for plus-money?) and knew they were going to win as soon as the Niners were held out of the end zone. All hail Steve Spagnuolo.
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16-leg NFL moneyline parlay. 15 wins. One loss. Was 14-0 going into Sunday Night Football when the dream was crushed.
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$100,000 Wager Would Net Bettor $1.1 Million if the L.A. Lakers Win the NBA Finals

Apr 18, 2025 • 3:29 PM ET

A basketball gambler stands to pocket over $1 million if Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and the Lakers win the Finals in June.

Kalshi Launches MLB Game Markets Despite Scrutiny Over Sports Contracts

Apr 17, 2025 • 1:47 PM ET

Kalshi shows willingness to progress with sports contracts despite controversy.

Toronto Regulator Fines Casino $120,000 for Cheating Ring Involving Dealers

Apr 16, 2025 • 4:39 PM ET

The gaming regulator handed a local casino a six-figure fine for failing to identify and eliminate a cheating scheme encompassing two card dealers.

Tennessee Asks CFTC to Shut Down Prediction Betting Markets, Platforms

Apr 15, 2025 • 12:11 PM ET

The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council encouraging the CFTC to remove prediction markets from the list of options for consumers.

Indiana Sports Betting Handle Ramps up in March, but Revenue Falls

Apr 14, 2025 • 4:00 PM ET

The Hoosier State had another strong sports wagering month, with more than $550 million in bets and nearly $3.4 million in state taxes.

Kansas Sports Betting Market Beats Last March, Steps Back Post-Super Bowl

Apr 11, 2025 • 3:54 PM ET

The revenue report confirmed another period of year-over-year growth for Sunflower State sports wagering.

Bettor Still Waiting for $12,000 of Super Bowl LIX Winnings After PropSwap Trade

Apr 10, 2025 • 3:54 PM ET

Online ticket exchange company offers to send $6,000 "out of pocket," fully reimburse ticket holder if PropSwap can "find 1,200 new users" in the next 24 hours.

Entain's Fourth-Most Bet Event of the Year Begins at The Masters

Apr 9, 2025 • 1:07 PM ET

American Scottie Scheffler is favored to win the event for the third time in four years, along with a $3.6 million share of a $20 million purse.

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