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

Image showing online lottery gaming with lotto balls and a device for a story about an EKG report showing that lottery courier services accounted for less than 1% of lottery sales in the US last year.

Courier Services Account For Less Than 1% Of US Lottery Sales In 2023

May 30, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Revenue

Though lottery courier services are growing in the US, they were responsible for less than 1% of sales across the country last year.

Massachusetts Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of World’s First Lottery Scratcher

May 29, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

The Massachusetts Lottery is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the initial scratch lottery ticket by re-releasing “The Instant Game” for a limited time.

Florida Lottery Winnings Being Held Due To Unemployment Error

May 28, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Florida

Some Florida Lottery players are having their winnings withheld due to a glitch indicating they were overpaid unemployment benefits during the pandemic.