Matthew Kredell, Author at Play Michigan

Matthew Kredell

Matthew has covered efforts to legalize and regulate online gambling since 2007. His reporting on the legalization of sports betting began in 2010 with an article for Playboy Magazine on how the NFL was pushing US money overseas by fighting the expansion of regulated sports betting. A USC journalism alum, Matt started his career as a sportswriter at the Los Angeles Daily News and has written on a variety of topics for Playboy, Men’s Journal, Los Angeles magazine, LA Weekly and ESPN.com.

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Michigan Historical Horse Racing December 2021

Michigan Historical Horse Racing Bill Fails In 2021 But Carries Hope To Next Year

Historical horse racing legislation won't get done in the Michigan legislature this year. But bill author Sen. Dan Lauwers tells PlayMichigan that he holds out hope for passing a bill early in 2022.

Posted on: December 10, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Michigan Historical Horse Racing Bill Passes Senate, But Casino Opposition Remains

The Michigan Senate passed its historical horse racing bill last week, but the legislation must overcome casino opposition in the House.

Posted on: November 12, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Michigan Historical Horse Racing June 2021

Key Lawmaker Optimistic Over Discussion On Michigan Historical Horse Racing

Sen. Curtis Hertel Jr. led difficult discussions to bring iGaming and sports betting to the state. Now he's trying for historical horse racing in Michigan.

Posted on: June 9, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Michigan Horse Racing At Do-Or-Die Stage With ‘Final Attempt’ At Historical Horse Racing Bill

Historical horse racing legislation advanced through a Michigan Senate committee. The sponsor says it's this year or bust for the bill, and for the once-billion-dollar industry.

Posted on: May 13, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Michigan Governor Signs Multistate Online Poker Bill Into Law

The Michigan governor signed into law a bill allowing the state to enter into multistate online poker agreements to pool players with other jurisdictions.

Posted on: January 5, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Casino Industry Opposition Defeats Michigan Historical Horse Racing Bill

Michigan failed to pass legislation legalizing historical horse racing this year, putting in jeopardy the future of its racing industry.

Posted on: December 21, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Historical Horse Racing Bill Gets New Language, Out Of House Committee

Historical horse racing and multistate online poker bills are expected to be voted out of the House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday.

Posted on: December 2, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Michigan Senator Drums Up Support For Historical Horse Racing

Here's how Michigan Sen. Dan Lauwers brought the historical horse racing bill back to the forefront with a little committee gamesmanship.

Posted on: October 26, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

State Senator Believes Michigan Needs Historical Horse Racing To Save Industry

Historical horse racing could save the Michigan horse racing industry. A bill to authorize the games faces opposition from the casino industry.

Posted on: October 8, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Historical Horse Racing Almost Derails Poker Bill From Passing Senate

Michigan took the first step toward having multi-state online poker player pools Thursday as the Senate passed legislation to allow it.

Posted on: October 1, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell