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.

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. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

Posted on: October 8, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell