About the Author
Drew Ellis
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
- Michigan Lottery Online Instant Games Look Like Online Slots, But They’re Not
- Michigan Shatters Online Casino Revenue Record With $188 Million In February
- 5 Key Numbers Illustrate Michigan’s iGaming Revenue Growth
- Casino Revenue Bounce Back Crucial For Michigan Tribal Communities
- Live updates on the Detroit casino workers’ strike
- Exclusive Interview: MCGB Talks Cracking Down On Illegal Gambling In Michigan
- MGCB Collects Award For ‘Don’t Regret The Bet’ Ad Campaign
Social media and professional profiles
- Drew Ellis on LinkedIn
- Drew Ellis on Muck Rack
- Drew Ellis on X
- Drew Ellis on YouTube
- Drew Ellis on Facebook
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Latest articles
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New Mobile App Released By The Minnesota Lottery
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North Carolina Not Likely To Regulate Video Lottery Terminals In 2024
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