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Matthew Kredell

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.

Posts by Matthew Kredell

Parimutuel FL sports betting challenge
Pari-Mutuels File Second Lawsuit Targeting Federal Approval Of Compact
The Oct. 15 launch date for Florida sports betting is in jeopardy after a second legal challenge to the Seminole gaming compact.
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Florida Online Casino Bill Stalls
Florida Gaming Compact Moves Forward Without Online Casinos
Legal and inclusivity concerns for the Florida sports betting model were hot topics in Day 1 of the Florida special session on gaming.
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Attorney says Judge erred in Florida gaming compact ruling
Gaming Attorney Says Court Erred In Florida Online Sports Betting Ruling
An Indian law attorney doesn't believe the US District Court in Washington, DC, ruled correctly in vacating the Seminole compact with the state of Florida.
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Florida Huston Seminole sportsbook Bill
Why A Seventh Florida Sports Betting Bill Might Be The One That Stands A Chance
Florida may have a serious effort to legalize sports betting on the way. But passage will be difficult with the state not needing the money.
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Sports Betting in Florida Supported by Senator Brandes
One Florida Senator Who Voted Against Seminole Compact Speaks Out After Court Ruling
State Sen. Jeff Brandes thinks Florida could look to do sports betting outside a tribal compact after a federal judge vacated the previous agreement with the Seminole Tribe.
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FanDuel and DraftKings Back Sports Betting Initiative in Florida
DraftKings/FanDuel Initiative Battles Time, Seminoles In Final Push To Make Ballot
Looking at the Florida Division of Elections website, the numbers appear dire for the sports betting initiative backed by DraftKings and FanDuel. A spokesman for the initiative says those low totals are deceiving.
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