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 Jersey Online Casino Player Wins $3 Million Jackpot

This week, BetMGM announced a New Jersey online casino customer won $3 million in October with a $2 bet placed on Bison Fury online slots.

Posted on: December 14, 2023 | | J.R. Duren

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Sen. Joseph Cryan Attempts To Block NJ Online Lottery Sales

New Jersey Sen. Joseph Cryan created a bill to block the legalization of online lottery sales by the State Lottery Commission.

Posted on: December 14, 2023 | | J.R. Duren

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Vermont Sports Betting Launches Jan. 11 With DraftKings, Fanatics, FanDuel

The Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery announced the launch date and the three operators to provide Vermont sports betting platforms.

Posted on: December 13, 2023 | | J.R. Duren

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Relax Gaming Launches In New Jersey Through BetMGM Online Casino

This week, iGaming content supplier, Relax Gaming, cleared regulatory hurdles to go live in New Jersey with BetMGM online casino.

Posted on: December 12, 2023 | | J.R. Duren

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Virginia Town Council Pushes Back On Fairfax County Casino

The Vienna Town Council made it clear that blocking a Virginia casino in Fairfax County is a top priority for its 2024 legislative session.

Posted on: December 11, 2023 | | J.R. Duren

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Florida’s Seminole Tribe To Resume Casino, Sports Betting Pay To State

More than two years after signing a compact with the state of Florida, the Seminole Tribe has agreed to resume payments to the state.

Posted on: December 11, 2023 | | J.R. Duren

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