Joe Boozell

Editorial Manager

Joe Boozell is the Editorial Manager for PlayUSA, Bonus.com, and several other high-profile sites. He makes sure the entire content process is running smoothly and capturing the most relevant information for readers.

He started covering the US online gambling industry in 2020, serving as the Lead Writer for PlayIllinois for two of the years in which the state blossomed into a top US sports betting market. Then, he oversaw content strategy for PlayPennsylvania, PlayMichigan and PlayCanada, focusing on evergreen online casino content for all three sites.

Previously, Joe spent five years at Turner Sports as a writer and editor for NCAA.com, NBA.com and PGA.com. He graduated from Butler University with a journalism degree in 2015. Joe resides in Chicago with his wife, two dogs, and enough plants to earn the occasional compliment on Zoom.

Stories written about gambling regulation in the US

PlayIllinois: Why It’s Time To Legalize Online Casinos In Illinois
PlayIllinois: Online Sports Betting Registration Is Back For Good
PlayIllinois: Illinois Online Casino Bill, Explained: What’s In It?
PlayIllinois: Comparing The Michigan And Illinois Online Gambling Markets
PlayIllinois: The Status Of Illinois’ Three Online-Only Sports Betting Licenses
PlayMichigan: A Comprehensive Guide To The Legal Gambling Age In Michigan

Media appearances

Chicago Tribune: March Madness Online Betting
Alton Telegraph: Illinois Sports Betting Revenue Analysis
ABC Illinois: Gambling On College Sports In Illinois
Business Insider: Illinois On The Rise For Online Gambling
Chicago Sun-Times: Mobile Betting Registration

Professional experience

2024-current: Editorial Manager, Catena Media, casino/sweeps sites
2022-24: Content Manager, PlayMichigan.com and PlayPennsylvania.com
2020-22: Lead Writer, PlayIllinois.com
2015-2020: Digital Journalist, NCAA.com
Education: Butler University Class of 2015, B.A. (Journalism & Strategic Communication)

You can contact Joe at joe.boozell@catenamedia.com.

Posts by Joe Boozell

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