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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Maine tribes to exclusively run mobile sports betting in the state

Maine Legislature Approves Tribal Exclusivity For Mobile Sports Betting

The Maine legislature handed exclusivity of mobile sports betting to Native American tribes late Tuesday. Commercial casinos and off-track betting parlors get retail sportsbooks.

Posted on: April 20, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

Maine sports fans could have the chance to bet on the Boston Red Sox after latest compromise from lawmakers

Tribes Offered Sports Betting Compromise For More Inclusive Approach

Facing a governor-led effort to provide Maine tribes with exclusivity on mobile sports betting, Rep. Joe Baldacci offered tribes a percentage of mobile sports wagering revenue on top of the opportunity for a license.

Posted on: April 14, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

Maine Amendment Could Give Tribes Exclusivity On Online Sports Betting

Governor Proposes Locking Casinos Out Of Online Sports Betting

Maine lawmakers revealed a proposal to provide exclusivity on online sports betting to Native American tribes.

Posted on: February 18, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

Hope for legal sports betting in Maine with lawmaker's resignation

Lawmaker’s Departure Could Clear Path To Sports Betting Passage

Maine's champion for sports betting legislation resigned last week, but his absence could actually help his bill reach the finish line.

Posted on: January 31, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell