Matthew Kredell, Author at Play CA

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.

One California Cardroom Set To Reopen Indoor Gaming Tuesday

Redding's Casino Club will reopen Tuesday, becoming the first California cardroom to host indoor gaming in the governor's "Blueprint for a Safer Economy." Read More

Posted on: September 10, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

New County Coronavirus Tiers Give California Cardrooms Path To Reopen

With COVID-19 numbers in California improving, Gov. Gavin Newsom gave updates for the reopening of indoor operations in various sectors, including gaming. Read More

Posted on: August 28, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

California Sports Betting Initiative Could Get Special Treatment

The sports betting initiative offered by California tribes won’t be on the November ballot, but could still go in front of voters before 2022. Read More

Posted on: August 13, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

How The California Sports Betting Effort Turned Out To Be Fool’s Gold

A deep dive and oral history explaining why the California sports betting legislation failed and what it means for the future of sports wagering in CA. Read More

Posted on: August 3, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Matthew Kredell

One California Cardroom Set To Reopen Indoor Gaming Tuesday

New County Coronavirus Tiers Give California Cardrooms Path To Reopen

California Sports Betting Initiative Could Get Special Treatment

How The California Sports Betting Effort Turned Out To Be Fool’s Gold

Sportsbook Ballot Measure Qualifies To Go In Front of Voters In 2021 Or 2022

Pomo Postpones Petaluma Casino Plans To 2032

San Manuel Tribe Of California Purchases Palms Casino Resort In Las Vegas For $650M

Dispute On Recall Eligibility Revealed As Court Delays CA Sports Betting Initiative

Tribal Casinos Outside Tribal Land? It Could Happen In California, Thanks To Favorable Federal Judge Ruling

Artichoke Joe’s Casino Will Cut Historic $5.3 Million Check Due To Various Violations

Banner Day For Elk Grove: Wilton Rancheria, Boyd Gaming Break Ground On New Casino

The Slaphouse Doesn’t Always Win: Anaheim Police Break Up Illegal Gambling Ring

Casino M8trix Lawsuit Is Epitome Of Clashing Interests In CA Gambling Industry

Dr DisRespect Teams Up With FanDuel For DFS And Sportsbook Promos