Matthew Kredell

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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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Arizona Lawmaker Tries To Bring Attention To Tribal Sports Betting Unfairness

One Arizona lawmaker wants changes to the inequitable treatment of Native American tribes under Arizona's sports betting law.

Posted on: February 15, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

Arizona Cardinals Owner Talks Sports Betting

Cardinals Owner Says Arizona Can Be Example For Team Participation In Sports Betting

Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill believes Arizona will prove to be a best-in-class model that will do more than influence future states that legalize sports wagering.

Posted on: October 28, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Why Arizona Tribes Accepted Sports Betting Limit

How Arizona Tribes Agreed To Limit Of 10 Mobile Sports Betting Licenses

When Native American tribes agreed to limit themselves to 10 mobile sports betting licenses, they may have underestimated the commercial interest in Arizona sports betting.

Posted on: October 25, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

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Expect More Tribal Applicants Than Available AZ Sportsbook Licenses

The Arizona Department of Gaming will have its work cut out for it in choosing 10 licensees for mobile sports wagering licenses among Native American tribes.

Posted on: July 28, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Arizona Department Of Gaming Asks For Help With Sports Betting

Arizona Department Of Gaming Asks For Help With Sports Betting

The Arizona Department of Gaming is working fast to try to get sports betting up and running by the beginning of the NFL season.

Posted on: June 23, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

AZ Tribes Can Have A Retail Sportsbook, But No Online Betting On Tribal Land

AZ Tribes Can Have A Retail Sportsbook, But No Online Betting On Tribal Land

The Arizona Department of Gaming confirmed to PlayAZ that all tribal casinos can have retail sports betting.

Posted on: April 29, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Governor Signs Arizona Sports Betting Bill And Tribal Compacts

Governor Signs Arizona Sports Betting Bill And Tribal Compacts

After the Arizona governor signed the sports betting bill into law Thursday, lawmakers eye sports wagering launch by NFL season.

Posted on: April 16, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell