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.

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ESPN Inks Massive Sports Betting Deal with DraftKings After Split with PENN

ESPN has partnered with DraftKings after it split this week with PENN Entertainment, with a promise to 'super-serve' sports fans

Posted on: November 7, 2025 | | J.R. Duren

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Game On: Deadline for Missouri Sports Betting Applications Is Almost Here

Missouri sports betting launches Dec. 1. Find out which operators have applied for licenses before the Sept. 12 deadline.

Posted on: November 6, 2025 | | J.R. Duren

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Missouri Sports Betting Takes Shape as 22 Operators Secure Licenses

The Missouri Gaming Commission has awarded 22 temporary sports betting licenses to online operators, casinos, and suppliers ahead of the Dec. 1 launch.

Posted on: November 6, 2025 | | J.R. Duren

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Blumenthal Calls for Regulatory Crackdown After FBI Indictments of NBA Coach, Others

Sen. Blumenthal’s SAFE Bet Act aims to overhaul sports betting after FBI indictments expose corruption. Learn how it bans athlete bets and tightens rules.

Posted on: November 6, 2025 | | J.R. Duren

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US Online Casino Revenue Hits $829M in September as Michigan Leads Nationwide Growth

Online casino revenue hit $829.2M in September across six states. Michigan tops market and $1B month forecast draws closer.

Posted on: October 31, 2025 | | J.R. Duren

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Virginia Casino Executive Warns Lawmakers: Keep Online Casinos Out of the Commonwealth

Rivers Casino warns that Virginia online casinos could threaten jobs and revenue, urging lawmakers to protect local gaming.

Posted on: October 29, 2025 | | J.R. Duren

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