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:

Will Vermont join its neighbors in legalized sports betting?

Vermont Sports Betting Study Committee Gets Stakeholder Input

Three stakeholders provided input to Vermont Sports Betting Study Committee with a focus on responsible gaming efforts

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

Mega Millions online lottery sales app

NJ Lottery Approves Plans To Sell Draw-Game Tickets Online

The New Jersey Lottery approved a plan to sell draw-based lottery tickets online next year. Local business owners are concerned about loss.

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

Virginia Lottery wins top $2 billion in online play

Payday! Virginia Lottery Online Wins Surpass $2 Billion

Virginia Lottery players have won a lot of money since online games launched. A lot, as in, more than $2 billion.

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

Pennsylvania Golden Nugget Online Casino Approved For Slots, Table Games

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has approved online slots and table game licenses for Golden Nugget Casino.

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

Georgia Lottery Scientific Games Gambling Deal Extension

Georgia Lottery Renews Gambling Contract With Scientific Games

Atlanta-based Scientific Games announced signing a seven-year extension on a gambling contract with the Georgia Lottery to provide scratchers

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

A Billboard Shows Powerball Jackpot Winnings for the Georgia Lottery

Here’s How Much Tax Revenue Georgia Is Missing Out On From The Lottery

An audit from the University of Georgia revealed that GA will lose around $230M in sales tax revenue from the lottery in fiscal year 2024.

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

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