Lou Monaco

Reporter/Journalist

55 Articles Written

Lou Monaco returns as a freelance gambling writer after a brief hiatus and 3 1/2-year stint with Gambling.com. He also is a freelance contributor to Covers.com and to the newly launched Comped.com. Currently he is also the nighttime high school sports desk manager and part-time writer for NJ Advanced Media (NJ.com) in Iselin, NJ. Lou has over 30+ years of sports experience with previous stints at ESPN SportsTicker, Daily Racing Form and Oddschecker.

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Cleveland Guardians Close Fanatics Sportsbook at Progressive Field

Cleveland Guardians Close Fanatics Sportsbook at Progressive Field

Lou Monaco - Apr 10, 2025

5 Questions for Former Prime Sports Exec Joe Brennan, Jr.

5 Questions for Former Prime Sports Exec Joe Brennan, Jr.

Lou Monaco - Mar 12, 2025

Who is Ohio Rooting for in Men’s Final Four?

Who is Ohio Rooting for in Men’s Final Four?

Lou Monaco - Apr 4, 2024

Siblings Day Celebration: The Most Iconic Sibling-Athletes in Sports

Siblings Day Celebration: The Most Iconic Sibling-Athletes in Sports

Lou Monaco - Apr 2, 2024

Cincinnati Reds Top 5 Promotional Game Themes

Cincinnati Reds Top 5 Promotional Game Themes

Lou Monaco - Apr 1, 2024

States With the Most Masters Tournament Wins

States With the Most Masters Tournament Wins

Lou Monaco - Mar 13, 2024

Ohio State Basketball Coaching Candidates; Odds of Holtmann’s Replacement

Ohio State Basketball Coaching Candidates; Odds of Holtmann’s Replacement

Lou Monaco - Feb 14, 2024

What Day of Week Did Reds Have Most Success in 2023?

What Day of Week Did Reds Have Most Success in 2023?

Lou Monaco - Feb 13, 2024

What Day of Week Did Guardians Have Most Success in 2023?

What Day of Week Did Guardians Have Most Success in 2023?

Lou Monaco - Feb 13, 2024

Ohio Dominates People’s Choice Awards Nominees for Athlete of the Year

Ohio Dominates People’s Choice Awards Nominees for Athlete of the Year

Lou Monaco - Feb 12, 2024

Most Popular NASCAR Driver in Ohio

Most Popular NASCAR Driver in Ohio

Lou Monaco - Feb 12, 2024

Ohio Among Top States for Super Bowl Touchdown Scorers

Ohio Among Top States for Super Bowl Touchdown Scorers

Lou Monaco - Feb 1, 2024

Tanner Hudson One of Top Value Tight Ends in NFL

Tanner Hudson One of Top Value Tight Ends in NFL

Lou Monaco - Feb 1, 2024

Which Cleveland Players Are Most Deserving of Super Bowl Title?

Which Cleveland Players Are Most Deserving of Super Bowl Title?

Lou Monaco - Jan 10, 2024

NBA Paris Game 2024: Betting Trends for Cavaliers vs. Nets

NBA Paris Game 2024: Betting Trends for Cavaliers vs. Nets

Lou Monaco - Jan 9, 2024

Which State Has Most CFP National Championship Scorers?

Which State Has Most CFP National Championship Scorers?

Lou Monaco - Jan 4, 2024

Is It the Year of the Backup Quarterback in the NFL?

Is It the Year of the Backup Quarterback in the NFL?

Lou Monaco - Dec 21, 2023

Kyle McCord Transfer Portal Destinations: Where Will Ohio State QB Go?

Kyle McCord Transfer Portal Destinations: Where Will Ohio State QB Go?

Lou Monaco - Dec 4, 2023

Who Are the Big 12’s Best Coaches in October?

Who Are the Big 12’s Best Coaches in October?

Lou Monaco - Sep 27, 2023

Record in October Among Big 10 Coaches Can Be Like Night and Day

Record in October Among Big 10 Coaches Can Be Like Night and Day

Lou Monaco - Sep 26, 2023

States That Have Produced the Most NHL Players: How Does Ohio Rank?

States That Have Produced the Most NHL Players: How Does Ohio Rank?

Lou Monaco - Sep 18, 2023

How Accurate Have Preseason Big Ten Odds Been?

How Accurate Have Preseason Big Ten Odds Been?

Lou Monaco - Aug 14, 2023

Could Browns' Stefanski Be First NFL Coach Fired in 2023?

Could Browns' Stefanski Be First NFL Coach Fired in 2023?

Lou Monaco - Aug 10, 2023

Which Teams Have Benefited the Most from Conference Realignment?

Which Teams Have Benefited the Most from Conference Realignment?

Lou Monaco - Aug 4, 2023

Who Are MLB’s Best Recent Post-Trade Deadline Teams?

Who Are MLB’s Best Recent Post-Trade Deadline Teams?

Lou Monaco - Aug 4, 2023

How Does Burrow Rate Among Our Cost-Valuable QBs?

How Does Burrow Rate Among Our Cost-Valuable QBs?

Lou Monaco - Aug 1, 2023

How Many Pro Football Hall of Famers Are from Ohio State?

How Many Pro Football Hall of Famers Are from Ohio State?

Lou Monaco - Aug 1, 2023

Fanatics Partners with Blue Jackets for Retail Ohio Sportsbook

Fanatics Partners with Blue Jackets for Retail Ohio Sportsbook

Lou Monaco - Jul 25, 2023

How Has Ohio State’s Ryan Day Fared Against the Spread?

How Has Ohio State’s Ryan Day Fared Against the Spread?

Lou Monaco - Jul 24, 2023

How Should NFL Bettors Bet Primetime Games in Ohio?

How Should NFL Bettors Bet Primetime Games in Ohio?

Lou Monaco - Jul 17, 2023

Which States Are Most Interested in Tennis?

Which States Are Most Interested in Tennis?

Lou Monaco - Jul 5, 2023

What Will It Take to See MLB Playoffs in Ohio This Fall?

What Will It Take to See MLB Playoffs in Ohio This Fall?

Lou Monaco - Jul 3, 2023

Which Team Do Cavs Trade with Most Often?

Which Team Do Cavs Trade with Most Often?

Lou Monaco - Jun 26, 2023

How Do Bengals, Browns Land on Over-Under Bets?

How Do Bengals, Browns Land on Over-Under Bets?

Lou Monaco - Jun 20, 2023

Can Cavaliers Get a Top Player in 2nd Round of Draft?

Can Cavaliers Get a Top Player in 2nd Round of Draft?

Lou Monaco - Jun 16, 2023

PGA Stars Showing Up in Ohio for The Memorial

PGA Stars Showing Up in Ohio for The Memorial

Lou Monaco - Jun 1, 2023

April Lowest Month in Handle So Far in Ohio Sports Betting

April Lowest Month in Handle So Far in Ohio Sports Betting

Lou Monaco - May 31, 2023

Scioto Downs in Columbus Starts Season with New Grandstand

Scioto Downs in Columbus Starts Season with New Grandstand

Lou Monaco - May 10, 2023

Ohio Horse Racing Fans Geared Up for Kentucky Derby

Ohio Horse Racing Fans Geared Up for Kentucky Derby

Lou Monaco - May 5, 2023

Ohio Sports Betting Bounces Back with March Handle

Ohio Sports Betting Bounces Back with March Handle

Lou Monaco - May 1, 2023

Topsy-Turvy Cavs-Kicks Series Reflected in the Odds

Topsy-Turvy Cavs-Kicks Series Reflected in the Odds

Lou Monaco - Apr 20, 2023

Blue Jackets Have 2nd-Best Shot at Connor Bedard

Blue Jackets Have 2nd-Best Shot at Connor Bedard

Lou Monaco - Apr 19, 2023

Cavaliers Back in NBA Playoffs as Favorite Over Knicks

Cavaliers Back in NBA Playoffs as Favorite Over Knicks

Lou Monaco - Apr 13, 2023

Gift Cards Approved As New Way to Bet in Ohio

Gift Cards Approved As New Way to Bet in Ohio

Lou Monaco - Apr 11, 2023

Ohio State Among Schools Best Tackling NIL Issues

Ohio State Among Schools Best Tackling NIL Issues

Lou Monaco - Apr 3, 2023

Ohio Launch Weekend Yields Unprecedented GeoLocation Numbers

Ohio Launch Weekend Yields Unprecedented GeoLocation Numbers

Lou Monaco - Jan 4, 2023

Monday Night vs. Buffalo First Chance to Bet on Bengals

Monday Night vs. Buffalo First Chance to Bet on Bengals

Lou Monaco - Jan 1, 2023

What to Look For in First Chance to Bet on a Browns Game

What to Look For in First Chance to Bet on a Browns Game

Lou Monaco - Jan 1, 2023

Sportsbooks in Ohio Get Jump on Launch with Pre-Registration

Sportsbooks in Ohio Get Jump on Launch with Pre-Registration

Lou Monaco - Oct 4, 2022

Pro Football Hall of Fame Partners with Betr for Mobile Ohio Sports Betting

Pro Football Hall of Fame Partners with Betr for Mobile Ohio Sports Betting

Lou Monaco - Aug 11, 2022

Ohio Horse Racing Bettors Will Have New Option with Caesars Racebook App

Ohio Horse Racing Bettors Will Have New Option with Caesars Racebook App

Lou Monaco - Jun 1, 2022

Sorry Ohio Sports Betting Fans, Universal Start Date Will Likely Be Around Jan. 1

Sorry Ohio Sports Betting Fans, Universal Start Date Will Likely Be Around Jan. 1

Lou Monaco - May 18, 2022

DraftKings CEO Signals That Company Preparing for Launch of Ohio Sports Betting

DraftKings CEO Signals That Company Preparing for Launch of Ohio Sports Betting

Lou Monaco - May 6, 2022

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