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.

MA Broadcasters Lobby Lawmakers

Broadcasters Ask MA Lawmakers To Ditch Sports Betting Advertising Ban

Massachusetts broadcasters are letting lawmakers on the sports betting conference committee know about the unintended consequences an in-game sports betting advertisement ban could have on their industry.

Posted on: June 10, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

Massachusetts sports betting

Senator Eager To Find Solutions In Massachusetts Sports Betting Committee

A surprise member of the sports betting conference committee, Sen. Patrick O'Connor could help the Senate reach a compromise with the House.

Posted on: June 3, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

Sports betting finish line

House Speaker Mariano Highlights Sports Betting To Massachusetts Business Leaders

House Speaker Ron Mariano really wants Massachusetts to get sports betting legislation to the finish line this session.

Posted on: May 27, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

Conference Committee Formed For Massachusetts Sports Betting

Conference Committee Formed For Massachusetts Sports Betting

Massachusetts sports betting negotations head to conference committee after the House opted not to concur with Senate changes Tuesday.

Posted on: May 18, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

MA state Senate chambers

Massachusetts Senate Passes Sports Betting Bill But Leaves Lots Of Work

The Massachusetts Senate passed sports betting legislation Thursday but it's not yet a victory for sports wagering fans in The Bay State. Not even close.

Posted on: April 28, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

Mass Of Sports Betting Amendments Filed Ahead Of Senate Floor Discussion

Mass Of Sports Betting Amendments Filed Ahead Of Senate Floor Discussion

No fewer than 20 Massachusetts Senators filed 69 possible amendments to the sports wagering legislation expected to come up for a vote.

Posted on: April 27, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

Massachusetts Senate Primes Sports Betting Legislation For Passage

Massachusetts Senate Primes Sports Betting Legislation For Passage

The Massachusetts Senate finally is ready to move on sports betting, though it will only begin a prolonged negotiation with the House.

Posted on: April 25, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

Legalized sports betting in Massachusetts pushed to 2022

Massachusetts House Frustrated As Senate Puts Off Sports Betting Another Year

Wait until next year has become a familiar refrain when it comes to Massachusetts sports betting.

Posted on: November 30, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Massachusetts Committee Gaming Hearing Lacks Sports Betting Focus

Massachusetts Gaming Hearing Focuses On Table Games As Sports Betting Waits

A Massachusetts committee hearing tried to look beyond just legal wagering. A proper sports betting hearing could come in October.

Posted on: September 17, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Online Betting in MA

No Limits To Online Operators In Massachusetts Sports Betting Legislation

Massachusetts House sports betting backer confirms bill includes no limits on untethered online operators, discusses negotiations with Senate.

Posted on: August 4, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell