Matthew Kredell, Author at Play Tenn

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.

Kentucky Sports Betting Faces Uphill Battle Against Religious And Anti-Gambling Rhetoric

While lawmakers debated historical horse racing last week, their comments revealed the difficult road ahead for Kentucky sports betting. Read More

Posted on: February 18, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Georgia Wants To Replicate Tennessee’s Sports Betting Success

A Georgia sports betting bill imitating Tennessee's online-only model run through the lottery advanced through committee Tuesday. Read More

Posted on: February 3, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

NC Sports Betting Takes Big Step Forward With Compact Signature

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed a gaming compact with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians that will soon bring sportsbooks to the state. Read More

Posted on: December 16, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Governor ‘Dragging His Feet’ On North Carolina Sports Betting At Tribal Casinos

More than a year after a law legalizing sports betting, North Carolina tribal casinos aren't allowed to open sportsbooks. A lawmaker explains the delays. Read More

Posted on: September 30, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Study Makes Recommendations For North Carolina Sports Betting

A gaming market analysis conducted by Spectrum Gaming Group makes recommendations for an expansion of North Carolina sports betting through the lottery. Read More

Posted on: August 6, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Matthew Kredell

Kentucky Sports Betting Faces Uphill Battle Against Religious And Anti-Gambling Rhetoric

Georgia Wants To Replicate Tennessee’s Sports Betting Success

NC Sports Betting Takes Big Step Forward With Compact Signature

Governor ‘Dragging His Feet’ On North Carolina Sports Betting At Tribal Casinos

Study Makes Recommendations For North Carolina Sports Betting

DraftKings Delivers A Knockout Promo For UFC 259

Reps Want Tennessee Sports Betting Taxes Going To Public Schools

Georgia Takes Another Page From Tennessee’s Book With New Senate Bill

Bristol Hard Rock Casino Progress Seems To Be In Slow Motion

TwinSpires Could Launch Betting App In Tennessee By March Madness