Drew Ellis, Lead Writer of PlayiLottery

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Drew Ellis

Lead Writer

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A member of Catena Media since 2020, Drew Ellis is the Lead Writer at PlayiLottery, where he handles coverage of the online lottery industry in the US. He previously spearheaded news content at PlayMichigan, where he covered one of the most prominent online lottery industries in the US — among the many other aspects of Michigan's sprawling iGaming market. You can email him at [email protected].

Get to know Drew Ellis

Prior to working for PlayiLottery, Drew was the Lead Writer at PlayMichigan, a regional site for Catena Media, since January 2022. In his time there, he handled coverage of casinos, sports betting, and lotteries – both retail and online – for one of the country’s leading online gaming states.

Drew has experience covering the gambling industries in Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, and Canada. Decades of media experience provide him with the background to handle the complexities of different lottery laws and policies around the country, as well as the expansion of iLottery in the US.

Award-winning, 20-year career in newspaper industry

Prior to working for Catena Media, Ellis spent over 20 years in the newspaper industry, covering sports and the gambling industry. His work for The Mt. Pleasant Morning Sun and The Oakland Press was recognized with awards by the Associated Press and other media organizations. Drew has also contributed to the Detroit Free Press and the Associated Press, while currently contributing to All Lions – the Sports Illustrated home of the Detroit Lions.

Drew Ellis interviewed as a gambling expert

WILX – Detroit’s striking casino workers rally at capitol
TV6 – As online wagering surges, MDHHS equips residents with tools to combat addiction
MISportsNow – How to bet smart and safe come Super Bowl LVII

Some of Drew Ellis’ work as a gambling expert

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Latest articles

An image of the Colorado Lottery over a desk with a paper that has the word innovation on it symbolizing the innovations currently in the US lottery landscape

Colorado Lottery Director Sees iLottery, Couriers As ‘Innovations’ To Industry

October 23, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Colorado

Colorado Lottery Director Tom Seaver discussed with PlayiLottery innovations in the lottery landscape, which includes the growth of iLottery and courier services.

Image showing a package being delivered with a Massachusetts Lottery log on the box representing courier services in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Lottery Director ‘Excited’ To Have Couriers Operating In The State

October 21, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Massachusetts

Massachusetts is working toward an iLottery in 2026, but in the meantime it has a positive relationship with three courier services.

Texas Lottery Advises Lawmakers To Ban Or Regulate Courier Services In 2025

October 18, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Texas

On Tuesday, Texas Lottery Director Ryan Mindell told lawmakers to either ban or regulate courier services during the 2025 legislative sessions.

New Jersey Lottery Director ‘Alarmed’ By FY25 Mega Millions, Powerball Sales

October 17, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

NJ Lottery Director James Carey is concerned with FY25 sales after the state fell below budget last month despite an $800 million Mega Millions jackpot.