Drew Ellis

Drew Ellis joined Catena Media in 2020 and has led news coverage for PlayMichigan and PlayiLottery while also reporting on the gambling industries in Iowa, Illinois, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, and Canada. With decades of experience in journalism, Drew specializes in breaking down complex laws and policies shaping the expansion of online gambling across the U.S. Before transitioning to the online gaming industry, Drew spent over 20 years in newspapers covering sports and gambling for the Mt. Pleasant Morning Sun and The Oakland Press, earning multiple awards from the Associated Press and other organizations. His bylines have also appeared in the Detroit Free Press, the Associated Press, and All Lions, the Sports Illustrated site covering the Detroit Lions.