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.

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Online Casino Conference

Legislators, Regulators To Discuss Online Casino Model Legislation At National Conference

The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States conference will dedicate three panels to discussing, but not finalizing, iGaming model legislation. The model could help lawmakers push for legalization next year.

Posted on: July 15, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

Ohio Flags

Ohio House Republicans Recommend Legalizing Online Casino In Report

Recommendations could lead to Ohio online casino legislation in 2025. Members of a legislative study commission provided individual letters detailing their takeaways, points of view and recommendations moving forward.

Posted on: July 15, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

California Right To Sue

California Gaming Committee Advances Bill Allowing Tribes To Sue Cardrooms

A California Assembly Committee approves giving tribes recourse to defend gaming exclusivity.

Posted on: July 3, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

Rehoboth Beach Delaware

Delaware Online Sports Betting Expansion Bill Dies As Session Ends

Legislation in Delaware to expand the online sports betting market didn't make it out of House Appropriations Committee.

Posted on: July 1, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

mike dewine ohio sports betting legal

Ohio Executive Budget Includes Increase Of Ohio Sports Betting Tax Rate

Only a month into Ohio sports betting, Gov. Mike DeWine wants to double the tax rate from 10% to 20%.

Posted on: June 27, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

Vermont sports betting bill heads to Senate floor

Vermont Sports Betting Bill Advances Through Senate Committees

Senate committees changed Vermont sports betting legislation with increased revenue set aside for gambling addiction and an altered fee structure.

Posted on: June 27, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

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