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:

New operations platform installed at Potawatomi casino in Wisconsin

Casino In Wisconsin Upgrades Gaming Operations With IGT Platform

The Potawatomi Casino in Wisconsin installed IGT's powerful content management system that enables personalized player experiences.

Posted on: April 24, 2023 | | J.R. Duren

Wisconsin tribal casino adds sports betting kiosks

Potawatomi Wisconsin Casino Second To Add Retail Sportsbook

Potawatomi Casino Hotel will launch sports betting kiosks and build a permanent sportsbook. This will be the second one at a Wisconsin casino

Posted on: April 22, 2023 | | J.R. Duren

Ohio betting gift cards gain approval

You Can Now Use Gift Cards To Gamble On Sports In Ohio

Ohio sports betting gift cards are now an "acceptable source of funding" for betting accounts at Ohio online sportsbooks.

Posted on: April 18, 2023 | | J.R. Duren

Charles Barkley FanDuel Sports Betting Ad Campaign

FanDuel Rolls Out Charles Barkley Ads For Same-Game Parlay

Former Philadelphia 76ers rebounding pro Charles Barkley is part of a new FanDuel ad campaign pushing same-game parlays during NBA playoffs.

Posted on: April 18, 2023 | | J.R. Duren

Strong Revenue Grip Illinois Sports Betting February 2023

Illinois Sports Betting Handle Up 29% From Last Year

Among the top 10 states for sports betting handle in February, Illinois had the best yearly increase with over $875M bet, a 29% increase.

Posted on: April 18, 2023 | | J.R. Duren

Cowlitz Tribe Assumes Full Control Ilani Casino In Washington

Cowlitz Tribe To Assume Full Management Of Ilani Casino In Washington

After six years of running ilani Casino Resort in Washington together, the Cowlitz Tribe and Mohegan Tribe will end their partnership next year.

Posted on: April 17, 2023 | | J.R. Duren

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