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:

Bally’s New Casino In Chicago Wins Nearly $7 Million In September

Bally's Chicago opening was a success. Based on September data from the Illinois Gaming Board, the casino won $6.7M in adjusted gross revenue.

Posted on: October 10, 2023 | | J.R. Duren

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Musgrove Adds Two More Years To Sycuan Casino Contract

Joe Musgrove will continue to represent Sycuan Casino as a paid spokesperson for a further two years according to his new contract

Posted on: October 6, 2023 | | J.R. Duren

3 more states add cashless casino gambling technology

Louisiana, Mississippi And Missouri Adopt Cashless Casino Gambling

Regulators in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Missouri just approved cashless casino gambling technology by Acres Manufacturing Company.

Posted on: October 6, 2023 | | J.R. Duren

BetMGM Sportsbook New Location At The Banks Cincinnati, Ohio

Downtown Cincinnati Debuts New BetMGM Sportsbook At The Banks

BetMGM Sportsbook at The Banks is now open about three months after the company revealed plans to move from Great American Ball Park.

Posted on: October 2, 2023 | | J.R. Duren

Resorts World in Las Vegas will display holiday lights like the strip has never seen before

Resorts World Las Vegas Casino Hosts Spectacular Holiday Light Show

Massive holiday light show to debut at Resorts World Las Vegas casino featuring over 4M lights for the holiday season beginning Nov. 19

Posted on: October 2, 2023 | | J.R. Duren

Bakersfield, California Card Room Looks To Relocate Ahead Of Casino Opening

Golden West Casino is considering a new cardroom location in North Bakersfield, just a few miles from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon.

Posted on: October 2, 2023 | | J.R. Duren

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