Drew Ellis, Lead Writer of PlayiLottery

About the Author

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

Colorado Lottery Player Health Manager To Stay Ahead Of Problem Gambling

April 22, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

This past January, the Colorado Lottery hired a Player Health Manager to best find ways to handle responsible gaming messaging for its customer base.

Lottery Sales, Jackpocket Operation Leads Cayuga Nation To Sue New York

April 22, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

The New York Gaming Commission is being sued by the Cayuga Nation over retail lottery terminals and Jackpocket services taking place on its tribal land.

Screenshot of the Georgia Lottery Quick Win games library

Digging Into The Success Of Georgia Lottery’s Omnichannel Quick Win Games

April 19, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Georgia

The Georgia Lottery is seeing strong results from their Quick Win games, which can be played online or through retail and offer progressive jackpots.

Games Global Registers IPO For NYSE, Says It’s Developing iLottery Product

April 19, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Games Global Limited announced announced it registered an initial public offering with the New York Stock Exchange, while also developing an iLottery product.