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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Illinois Online Casinos

How Illinois Sports Betting Tax Hike Could Set Up Online Casino

PlayUSA spoke with two key Illinois House lawmakers about the sports betting tax increase and how it could possibly impact online casino efforts.

Posted on: June 7, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

Dave & Buster's Sign

Dave & Buster’s Wagering Prohibition Left In Limbo By Illinois Legislature

The Illinois legislature didn't act on a bill to prohibit Dave & Buster's from facilitating app wagers but sponsor says it will come up again.

Posted on: June 5, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker

Illinois Sports Gambling Tax Rate Set To More Than Double For Top Operators

In what's becoming a concerning trend for the online gaming industry, a state increased online sports betting taxes to raise revenue in the state budget for the second consecutive year.

Posted on: May 29, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

New York City Skyline

NY Bill Expediting Downstate Casino Licenses Faces Uphill Battle In Limited Time

Sen. Joe Addabbo's bill to expedite downstate New York casino licenses is probably a long shot, as the legislative session ends June 6.

Posted on: May 22, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

Dave & Buster's Illinois

Illinois Dave & Buster’s Gambling Prohibition Gets New Vehicle To Ride To House Passage

An Illinois prohibition on arcades facilitating wagers on their games got a new vehicle with the capability of reaching the finish line in the final week of the legislative session.

Posted on: May 17, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

Amended Lawsuit

Racetrack Amends Lawsuit As Talks With Tribes Falter Ahead Of Minnesota Sports Betting House Vote

Following an unproductive meeting between representatives of tribes and horse racetracks Monday, Running Aces Casino and Racetrack has amended a lawsuit seeking additional leverage in Minnesota sports betting negotiations.

Posted on: May 15, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

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