Matthew Kredell, Author at Play USA

Matthew Kredell

Matthew Kredell serves as senior lead writer of legislative affairs at PlayUSA. He began covering efforts to legalize and regulate online gambling in 2007 after federal passage of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act disrupted his hobby of playing small-stakes online poker. He has since interviewed more than 300 state lawmakers around the country about gambling legislation, leading coverage of bills to legalize sports betting and online casino in most states. A lifelong Angeleno and USC journalism alum, Matt started his career working as a sportswriter for a decade at the Los Angeles Daily News. He has written on a variety of topics for Playboy Magazine, Men’s Journal, Los Angeles magazine, LA Weekly and ESPN.com.

Posts by Matthew Kredell:

California Cardrooms Go On Offensive Against Tribal Lawsuit Bill

A bill that would give standing for California Indian tribes to sue cardrooms to resolve their issues regarding the legality of cardroom table games is on the move.

Posted on: January 11, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

Key Georgia House And Senate Lawmakers Align On Sports Betting Push

Two key Georgia lawmakers are working together to try to steer a constitutional amendment and implementation language focused solely on bringing sports betting across the finish line and putting the issue in front of state voters in November.

Posted on: January 11, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

Rhode Island Sends Online Casino Bill to Governor

Rhode Island Legislature Sends Online Casino Bill To Governor

Just when it looked like no state would legalize online casino in 2023, little old Rhode Island comes out of nowhere.

Posted on: January 8, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

National Council of Legislators from Gaming States Conference

Conference Brings Legislators, Regulators Together Over State Gaming Issues

For nearly 30 years, the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States has brought lawmakers together with regulators and industry leaders to discuss how their states can keep pace with advancing technology in an ever-changing gaming environment.

Posted on: January 3, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

New Hampshire Online Casino Bill Won’t Be Filed For 2024

New Hampshire Sen. Tim Lang told PlayUSA that he will not file an online casino bill for 2024.

Posted on: December 22, 2023 | | Matthew Kredell

California Tribes Oppose Sports Betting Initiative

California Tribes Pen Letter Asking Sports Betting Initiative Proponents To Withdraw Plan

The California Nations Indian Gaming Association, representing 52 tribes, and 28 individual tribes sent a letter indicating they would wage an aggressive opposition campaign if proponents take their proposal to the ballot.

Posted on: December 15, 2023 | | Matthew Kredell

Matthew Kredell

Posts by Matthew Kredell:

California Cardrooms Go On Offensive Against Tribal Lawsuit Bill

Key Georgia House And Senate Lawmakers Align On Sports Betting Push

Rhode Island Legislature Sends Online Casino Bill To Governor

Conference Brings Legislators, Regulators Together Over State Gaming Issues

New Hampshire Online Casino Bill Won’t Be Filed For 2024

California Tribes Pen Letter Asking Sports Betting Initiative Proponents To Withdraw Plan

FanDuel and DraftKings Break From AGA Over Prediction Markets

Strength of Ohio Casinos and Racinos Make Online Casinos A Good Bet for Buckeye State

Love Island Enters the Casino: FanDuel Launches Branded Slots

Top 50 Online Slot Games in the US

The 2024 Election And What It Could Mean For The US Gaming Landscape

iGaming’s ‘Big Three’ States Exceed $200 Million Monthly Revenue For The First Time

Powerball Reaches $1.25 Billion After Back-to-Back Billion-Dollar Jackpots

Hard Rock Bet Crashes Michigan’s Online Casino Party — With $1,000 Lossback and 200 Bonus Spins

Caesars Introduces Rewards Shop, Letting Players Redeem Credits for Slot Spins