Drew Ellis, Author at Play Michigan

Drew Ellis

Drew Ellis has lived in Michigan his whole life, and has been writing professionally for the last 21 years. Ellis has covered anything from youth baseball in mid-Michigan, a top-25 college football program, and pro sports in the Detroit area. Always keeping busy, Ellis also has over 10 years of experience in covering sports betting, handling all major sports.

Hometown Hero Keselowski Hopes To Notch First MI International Speedway Win

With NASCAR coming to Michigan International Speedway for a double header this weekend, who are the drivers to watch as potential winners? Read More

Posted on: August 6, 2020 | | Drew Ellis

Dacey’s Sportsbook Stoking The Retail Sports Betting Fires In Opening Month

Jim Wise of FireKeepers Casino Hotel discusses how the delayed retail launch of Dacey's Sportsbook has gone in the era of coronavirus and limited sports offerings. Read More

Posted on: July 17, 2020 | | Drew Ellis

Turtle Creek Casino Patron Brings Coronavirus Onto The Gaming Floor

Between a customer bringing coronavirus onto the Turtle Creek gaming floor and a jump in 4th of July tourism, Traverse City is dealing with a COVID-19 spike. Read More

Posted on: July 15, 2020 | | Drew Ellis

Millionaire Parties Could Return In Michigan Soon After COVID-19 Hiatus

Michigan's popular charitable gaming events, known as Millionaire Parties, await approval to return as the state slowly begins to reopen. Read More

Posted on: July 10, 2020 | | Drew Ellis

Shortened MLB Season Doesn’t Look Great For Detroit Tigers

Batter up! The MLB finally settled on a plan to play a shortened 60-game season, but do not expect big things from the Tigers in that short window. Read More

Posted on: June 29, 2020 | | Drew Ellis

Michigan Lottery Ready To Dole Out Nearly $20M In Unclaimed Prizes

With nearly $20 million in unclaimed prizes, several winners are likely happy to hear they can make an appointment with MI Lotto to claim their prizes. Read More

Posted on: June 17, 2020 | | Drew Ellis

Updates On When MLB, The NBA And More US Sports Leagues Will Be Back

Major League Baseball has seemingly taken the lead on preparing for a return, being the sport that has the least player-to-player contact. Read More

Posted on: May 20, 2020 | | Drew Ellis

Drew Ellis

Hometown Hero Keselowski Hopes To Notch First MI International Speedway Win

Dacey’s Sportsbook Stoking The Retail Sports Betting Fires In Opening Month

Turtle Creek Casino Patron Brings Coronavirus Onto The Gaming Floor

Millionaire Parties Could Return In Michigan Soon After COVID-19 Hiatus

Shortened MLB Season Doesn’t Look Great For Detroit Tigers

Michigan Lottery Ready To Dole Out Nearly $20M In Unclaimed Prizes

Updates On When MLB, The NBA And More US Sports Leagues Will Be Back

Quick Testimony A Good Sign For Michigan Online Poker Pooling

GLI Testing Lab Authorization Another Step Forward For Michigan Online Gambling

Rep. Iden Thinks MI Online Gambling Has Nine-Figure Potential

Evolution Makes It Two: Live Dealer Coming To BetMGM, Too

PointsBet, Evolution Ink Live Dealer Deal That Includes Michigan

Tribal Casinos Are Open, But The Coronavirus Problems Aren’t A Closed Case

First In The U.P.? Island Resort Sportsbook To Kick Off With NFL Launch

Michigan Tribal Casino Re-Closes After COVID-19 Spike In Upper Peninsula

How A Tiny Upper Peninsula Tribe Bagged DraftKings As A Betting Partner

Little River Casino Opens Northern Michigan’s First Sportsbook