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:

Ohio prepares for problem gambling

Ohio Problem Gambling Groups Prep for Jan. 1 Sports Betting Launch

With the launch of Ohio sports betting on Sunday, health agencies are prepping for what will likely be an increase in problem gamblers

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

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US Integrity And LIV Golf Ink Sports Betting Integrity Deal

Gaming firm US Integrity announced a partnership with LIV Golf and will provide services including bet monitoring, compliance, and education.

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

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Mississippi’s December Casino Revenue Bounces Back After Slow November

The Mississippi Gaming Commission reported that casino revenue reached $219.8M in December, good enough for the second-highest total of 2023.

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

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Louisiana Casinos, Sports Betting Revenues Finish 2023 With Strong December

Louisiana gambling excelled in December, recording double-digit growth for riverboat and land-based casinos, racinos and online sportsbooks.

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

Virginia Tech Running Back P.J. Prioleau In NCAA Football Game

Virginia Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Legalize College Sports Betting

Sen. Schuyler VanValkenburg introduced new legislation to allow legal gambling on Virginia college teams, except for prop bets.

Posted on: January 19, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

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Virgina Casinos Break Revenue Record With $58 Million Win In December

In December, Virginia’s three casinos generated $58.5M in adjusted gaming revenue. It was the highest total in Virginia's gaming history.

Posted on: January 19, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

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