J.R. Duren

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J.R. Duren has covered all forms of gambling for more than a dozen states for Catena Media since 2015, including PlayUSA. His past reporting experience includes two years at the Villages Daily Sun, and he is a first-place winner at the Florida Press Club Excellence in Journalism Contest.

Posts by J.R. Duren:

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IGT And Mississippi Lottery Extend Partnership For Three More Years

This week, the lottery announced it has extended its partnership with technology provider, IGT, for another three years.

Posted on: May 30, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

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Jackpot City Casino Carves Out A Place In New Jersey Online Casino Market

Jackpot City launched in PA in December and then completed a low-profile launch in March in New Jersey through its partner, Golden Nugget.

Posted on: May 28, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

New loyalty program launches for Wow Vegas online social casino

WOW Vegas Online Social Casino Unveils Star System Loyalty Program

Social casino WOW Vegas launched a loyalty program, Star System. The new program features six star levels with perks and bonuses.

Posted on: May 21, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

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Commercial Kansas Casinos Generate Nearly $35 Million In April Revenue

Kansas non-tribal casinos generated $34.9 million in revenue in April, down 1.6% year-on-year and 9.7% month-on-month.

Posted on: May 21, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

Hands Stamp Coins Red Downward Arrows

Missouri Casino Revenue Struggles In April, Down 11.1% Monthly, 6.6% Yearly

Missouri casino revenue dropped from $175.4M in March to $156M in April, while customer and revenue counts were down 6% and 7% year-on-year.

Posted on: May 16, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

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Illinois Casino Revenue Falls 10.3% In April As Lawmakers Ponder Online Casinos

Following a national pattern of declining monthly gaming revenue, Illinois' 15 casinos generated $136.6 million in April revenue, down 10.3%.

Posted on: May 15, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

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