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

What Jackpocket’s Online Casino Growth Means For Its Lottery Service

April 8, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Jackpocket

Jackpocket is seeing big growth for its New Jersey online casino and that’s due to its cross-promotion ability through its lottery service.

Image showing lottery balls along with the Nevada state outline for a story about Nevada residents supporting a state lottery being established based on recent poll results.

Nevada Voters Heavily Support Lottery As Resolution Can’t Proceed Until 2025

April 8, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

A resolution to remove the ban on a lottery in Nevada can’t proceed until 2025, but voters in the state are in support of one being established.

Image showing lottery tickets and money along with the Iowa state outline featuring a prohibition no sign for a story about a new Iowa bill that would ban all lottery courier services in the state.

Iowa Bill Would Ban Lottery Courier Services In The State

April 5, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

Iowa

An Iowa bill would see all lottery courier services banned in the state. Reps for the providers made their plea with officials on Wednesday.

Image showing lottery balls along with the Alabama state outline for a story about disputes among the state House and Senate holding up potential legislation for an Alabama Lottery.

Alabama Lottery Hopes Held Up By Dispute On Sports Betting, Casinos

April 5, 2024 | By: Drew Ellis

The Alabama House and Senate have passed bills to authorize a state lottery, but disagreements on other gambling expansions are keeping it from proceeding.