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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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.

Posted on: August 5, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

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.

Posted on: December 7, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

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.

Posted on: December 3, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

A campaign to put mobile sports betting on the November 2022 ballot is focusing on live sporting events to collect petition signatures.

Get Your Petition Here: Florida Online Sports Betting Petition Available At Games

Florida Education Champions, the initiative campaign backed by DraftKings and FanDuel, is ramping up its signature gathering efforts at local college and professional sporting events.

Posted on: September 24, 2021 | | 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.

Posted on: August 18, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Florida sports betting compact

What’s Next For Florida Sports Betting After Feds Approve Seminole Gaming Compact?

The Bureau of Indian Affairs took no action on the Florida-Seminole gaming compact. That is a step forward for Florida sports betting.

Posted on: August 6, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Florida Sports Betting Ballot Push

DraftKings and FanDuel Kicked Off Florida Ballot Initiative With $20M Investment

DraftKings and FanDuel combined to contribute $20 million to kickstart an initiative effort for online sports betting in Florida.

Posted on: July 12, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Lawmakers React To Sports Betting Initiative

Florida Lawmakers Like Open-Market Approach Of Sports Betting Initiative

A Florida lawmaker called the sports betting initiative backed by DraftKings and FanDuel "overwhelmingly positive" for Floridians.

Posted on: July 8, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Florida legislature compact sports betting

Florida Legislature Ratifies Compact Including Sports Betting, But Legal Challenges Expected

Florida's special legislative session on gaming legalized sports betting among other things. But what happens next in Florida?

Posted on: May 19, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

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.

Posted on: May 18, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell