Matthew Kredell

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Here's my final article, projections for online casino legislation this year. Remember, these were made before I joined FanDuel and do not represent the opinions of FanDuel. :) playusa.com/state-by-state…

Before I left my reporting gig, I spoke with Sen. Watson about why he will push for iGaming this year after all as an option to address a $2.7 billion budget deficit. If Maryland wants to use iGaming revenue for FY26, it needs to do so without a referendum.playusa.com/financial-need…

Career update: I started today at FanDuel as senior manager of legislative affairs. After 17 years of covering online casino gaming and sports betting legislation as a journalist, I’m joining the efforts to get legislation passed.

Here's my report on the iGaming model discussion at the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States conference last weekend in New Orleans. NCLGS plans to have final language in the hands of legislators by the end of next month for use in 2025 bills.playusa.com/nclgs-online-c…

Tribal leaders welcome @DougBurgum as Trump's pick for the position of DOI Secretary, optimistic about his collaboration with tribes. Known for respecting sovereignty, Burgum is seen as a positive choice for advancing tribal interests. playusa.com/tribal-leaders… @MatthewKredell

Here's a recap of the US Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, which isn't expected to lead to action but does serve as further warning to the online gaming industry on areas that concern Congress.playusa.com/us-senate-judi…

I spoke with tribal leaders, including from ND, who are optimisitic about working with Trump appointee Doug Burgum as US Interior Secretary and have no concerns the former ND Gov will stand in the way of the continued online modernization of tribal gaming.playusa.com/tribal-leaders…

I attended the first Louisiana iGaming hearing ahead of the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States conference in New Orleans this week. Gaming stakeholders in the state offered split testimony likely to prolong the legalization process. playusa.com/louisiana-begi…

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The NCLGS iGaming model draft is finally out for public comment. It includes a tax range of 15 to 25%, no credit cards, a $20,000/24-hour deposit limit and creating a Player Health Program. NCLGS will discuss the model Dec. 14 at its meeting in New Orleans.playusa.com/legislative-co…

Following an encouraging study from Spectrum Gaming, Wyoming Rep. Robert Davis tells me he will refile an iGaming bill for 2025 in early December. However, discussion at Wyoming Gaming Commission meeting showed Davis will have to deal with tribal concerns.playusa.com/wyoming-lawmak…

I asked Ohio Sen. Antani about his Ohio iGaming bill being assigned to the Finance Committee. He said it was just a procedural move and not an indication it will get taken up during the lame-duck session. It still appears unlikely that SB312 gets a hearing.playusa.com/first-ohio-onl…

Texas Lt Gov Dan Patrick says only 3 or 4 Senate Republicans support a constitutional amendment authorizing Texas casinos. Wanting 15 or 16 Republicans to support a bill before he moves it, Patrick doesn’t expect Senate to give casinos a hearing in 2025.playusa.com/texas-casino-l…

@SteveRuddock Good call, you’re always on top of it. Will be interesting to see if this happens. I hear operators are split on it at this point.

I made this argument in December 2023:

If iGaming hits roadblocks in New York and Illinois again next year, could the industry pivot to push for authorizing only online live dealers for table games as a first step? Bally’s Chairman Soo Kim thinks it could work. I took a look at the possibility.playusa.com/live-dealer-on…

@MazzNYC Are you flying a drone over the stadium? 😝

Nice tribute for Fernando here

The Louisiana Senate scheduled its first iGaming study committee for Dec. 11. This is the day before the start of the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) conference in New Orleans, which should help get more industry people to show.playusa.com/louisiana-onli…

What's next for sports betting efforts by tribes in four key states including California? @MatthewKredell with how key tribal representatives see each state playing out: playusa.com/tribal-sports-…

Is 2025 the year Texas expands gambling? @LasVegasSands SVP of Government Relations Andy Abboud is optimistic, saying it's "a very good chance." @MatthewKredell has an update on the unified approach proponents plan to take in 2025: playusa.com/texas-casino-s…