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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PayNearMe’s Deal With Trustly Is Good News For US Online Casino Customers

Fintech company PayNearMe partnered with Trustly, a Swedish tech firm specializing in connecting online gaming accounts to banks.

Posted on: May 13, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

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New Study Finds MA Casinos Haven’t Increased Problem Gambling Prevalence

A study from the University of Massachusetts Amherst reported no major changes in problem gambling rates since casinos opened nine years ago.

Posted on: May 10, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

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Supremeland Gaming Gets Regulatory Approval In Third Online Casino State

Supremeland Gaming gained interim license approval in West Virginia, capping a four-week period in which it earned licenses in PA and NJ.

Posted on: May 9, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

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PointsBet, Tipico Announce Promos Ahead Of Ohio Sports Betting Launch

Ohio sports betting promos are starting to roll in ahead of the sports betting launch on Jan. 1. This week, Tipico announced a new promotion.

Posted on: May 9, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

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Missouri Gov. Refuses To Address Sports Betting During Special Session

The Missouri Governor's refusal to address sports betting is a blow to proponents who hoped to get the bill into the special session.

Posted on: May 9, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

March Madness In Michigan Boosts 2023 Sports Betting Revenue

Michigan Sports Betting Handle Jumps 14% in March

Commercial sports betting revenue in Michigan tops $117M in March, a more than 12% increase, thanks to betting on March Madness.

Posted on: May 9, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

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