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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New Report Indicates Gaming CEOs Remain Positive About Industry Growth

The latest Outlook Report from the American Gaming Association shows the gaming industry remains positive about the future of US gambling.

Posted on: May 2, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

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New Bill Details How PA Would Ban Online Casinos From Accepting Credit Card Payments

Pennsylvania Sen. Wayne Fontana has followed through on a promise to introduce a bill to ban credit card transactions for online casinos.

Posted on: May 2, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

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Online Casinos In Rhode Island Generate $1.2 Million In First Month Revenue

Rhode Island was the 7th state to launch online casinos. Rhode Island Lottery figures show Bally's generating $1.2 million in online revenue.

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

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Connecticut Online Casinos Break Revenue Record In March, Topping $44 Million

March marked the first time that both Mohegan and MPI online casinos in CT tallied more than $20 million in gross revenue in the same month.

Posted on: April 24, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

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Caesars Releases NHL-Themed Live Dealer Blackjack As NHL Playoffs Start

Caesars Entertainment and the NHL announced a new live-dealer online blackjack game available in Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Posted on: April 23, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

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BetRivers’ Online Gaming Reign In Delaware Challenged By Proposed Legislation

Online gaming in Delaware could get much more competitive if a new bill submitted in the state's House of Representatives becomes law.

Posted on: April 22, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

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