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

TheLotter Launches In New York, Becoming Lottery Courier’s Fifth State

June 24, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

This weekend, theLotter announced that it received a license to operate in New York, making it the fourth lottery courier to be welcomed into the state.

Photo showing the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for a story about the PA skill games case heading to the state's Supreme Court for a final ruling.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court To Hear Case On Legality Of Skill Games

June 21, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court announced earlier this week that it will hear the case on the legality of skill games in the state.

Maryland Lottery Board Names New Chair; Cash Pop Boosts May Sales

June 21, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Everett Browning was voted in as the new Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission Board Chair this week, replacing Randy Marriner.

Washington Lottery Announces Record Sales, Deal With Scientific Games

June 20, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

The Washington Lottery stated Thursday that it has set a new yearly sales record, while it also struck a six-year partnership with Scientific Games.

California Lottery Says It Won’t Pay Out Winners From Courier Purchases

June 20, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

California

The California Lottery announced it doesn’t support courier services, saying it will not pay winners or retailers who purchase winning tickets through them.