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:

Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Mobile App Scientific Games

Scientific Games Developed New App For Arkansas Lottery

Through its partnership with Scientific Games, the Arkansas Lottery launched an updated mobile app offering customers a "modern experience."

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

Jackpocket Closer To New Jersey Online Casino Launch

Jackpocket Contracts With White Hat For Online Casino Expansion

Jackpocket announced signing a deal with White Hat Gaming to build payment infrastructure that will help launch its New Jersey online casino.

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

New Orleans Saints Fans During NFL Game

ClutchBet Taps Into Louisiana Sports Betting Becoming 9th Operator

ClutchBet sportsbook went live in Louisiana, bumping the state's number of online sports betting operators to nine.

Posted on: February 1, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

Soccer Field Ariel With Fantasy

Bet365 And Scout Gaming Group Debut Free Daily Fantasy Game

Global sports betting brand bet365 and partner Scout Gaming Group have launched a free-to-play fantasy sports game called "Daily Lineups."

Posted on: January 31, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

Cash Present Winter Background

Rhode Island Casino Revenue Jumps 10.6% In December

After eight consecutive months of uninspiring revenues, Rhode Island casinos finished 2023 strong, posting 10.6% monthly growth in December.

Posted on: January 31, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

Betr Owner Jake Paul Post Boxing Win

Betr Reveals Plans To Launch In Multiple New Markets In 2024

Jake Paul-backed Betr announced plans to launch an online casino and sportsbook in PA and an online sportsbook in CO, IN, and KY this year.

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

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