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- ↑ "Matthew Bell". Indiana Legislator Database. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
- ↑ "Matt Bell Named President of Ivy Tech Corporate College". March 2012.
- ↑ "Casino Association picks former state rep as president". 16 November 2015.
- ↑ "Annual Report to Governor Mike Pence" (PDF). Indiana Gaming Commission. 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ↑ "Bell tapped to lead Indiana casino association". 14 November 2015.
