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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New Connecticut Gambling Expansion Bills Aren’t As Divisive As They Seem

New Connecticut Gambling Expansion Bills Aren’t As Divisive As They Seem

Connecticut's legislative champion for tribal gaming interests doesn't see additional gaming expansion bills as competition for her proposal.

Posted on: February 2, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Tribal Leader Puts Connecticut Sports Betting On The One-Yard Line After Hearing

Tribal Leader Puts Connecticut Sports Betting On The One-Yard Line After Hearing

Optimism abounded around the legalization of sports betting at a Connecticut Joint Public Safety and Security Committee hearing.

Posted on: January 27, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Tribes And Lotto To Testify At Sports Betting Committee Hearing

Tribes And Lotto To Testify At Sports Betting Committee Hearing

Connecticut will hear testimony from the state lottery and the tribes about state gambling expansion, including sports betting.

Posted on: January 26, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell