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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State Police Raid Illinois Politican’s Office, Gather Gaming Docs

An investigation of alleged forgery regarding Illinois gaming licenses in Waukegan has now included a raid at the city's offices

Posted on: January 23, 2023 | | J.R. Duren

Detroit casino revenue totals for 2022

Detroit Casinos Win $1.28 Billion In 2022

Casinos in Detroit, Michigan raked in $1.28 billion in 2022. MGM Grand and the month of March generated the most revenue throughout the year.

Posted on: January 23, 2023 | | J.R. Duren

FanDuel opens sportsbook at Fremont Casino in Nevada

Fremont Casino Opens Nevada’s First FanDuel Sportsbook

Fremont Casino opened the first FanDuel Sportsbook in Nevada. The opening is part of a $50 million renovation by casino owner Boyd Gaming.

Posted on: January 23, 2023 | | J.R. Duren

Wyoming Downs signs deal with Exacta Systems for HHR terminals

Wyoming Gets More Historical Horse Racing With Exacta Partnership

Exacta Systems signed a deal to bring their HHR terminals to Wyoming Downs. The gaming company now has 14 OTB sites in Wyoming casino market.

Posted on: January 16, 2023 | | J.R. Duren

Both TN and IL surpassed previous sports betting handles for November 2022

Illinois, Tennessee Sportsbooks Break Handle Records In November

Illinois and Tennessee sports betting handles broke records in November. Illinois raked in $1.03B and Tennessee reached a record $439.46M.

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

The Pamunkey Tribe recently received good news regarding Norfolk's Headwaters Resort & Casino project

Renewed Lease Clarifies Future Plans For Norfolk Virginia Casino

The Norfolk City Council approved allowances for the Headwaters Resort & Casino project. A new Virginia casino owned by the Pamunkey Tribe.

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

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