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:

FanDuel Sponsors Churchill Downs Kentucky Derby Upscale Lounge

FanDuel Snags Naming Rights For Upscale Kentucky Derby Venue

Churchill Downs Racetrack announced FanDuel earned naming rights for the upscale Starting Gate Rooftop Garden at the 149th Kentucky Derby.

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

Everi Video King Online Casino Company

Everi To Acquire Bingo-Focused Firm Video King

To boost its U.S. offerings and expand its bingo offerings, Las Vegas-based Everi purchases gaming firm Video King.

Posted on: May 8, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

Barstool Sportsbook in Hollywood Gaming Dayton ready for January sports betting in Ohio

Hollywood Dayton’s Barstool Sportsbook Will Take Bets On January 1

Hollywood Gaming Dayton Raceway announced this week its Barstool Sportsbook will open and begin taking bets January 1, 2023.

Posted on: May 8, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

Boldplay Online Casino Game Gold Metal Ox

BetMGM Casino Expands Exclusive Online Games Portfolio With Boldplay

BetMGM inked an exclusive deal with Boldplay to debut its online slots, table games, virtual scratch, and keno to the US online casino market.

Posted on: May 7, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

Greentube To Launch New Online Lottery Game In Washington DC

This past week, Vienna-based gaming company Greentube's US division announced it will launch a new lottery game titled "Drop the Balls" in DC.

Posted on: May 7, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

Man Plays Betly Online Casino & Sportsbook At the Beach with relaunches in West Virginia

Betly Casino And Sportsbook App Relaunches In West Virginia

This week, Delaware North relaunched Betly after switching platform providers to Belgium-based Gamewise and integrating online casino games.

Posted on: May 7, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

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