J.R. Duren, Author at Play NJ

Cancer Survivor Gets A Sweet SugarHouse Surprise From Divine Fortune

At SugarHouse NJ online casino, a cancer survivor playing Divine Fortune real money online slot took home a big prize that was, to some, hard to believe. Read More

Posted on: April 30, 2019 | | J.R. Duren

SugarHouse Adds Curb Appeal With A Garden Of New Online Slots

PlaySugarHouse.com NJ online casino builds on its 500+ game library with online slots via a new partnership with Everi. And Everi is well-known in NJ. Read More

Posted on: April 16, 2019 | | J.R. Duren

Bogeys, Birdies, And Tigers, Oh My! DraftKings Gears Up For Masters Betting

Tiger Woods is the most popular bet for The Masters tournament in 2019, but he's also the most popular golf bet in general at DraftKings Sportsbook app. Read More

Posted on: April 9, 2019 | | J.R. Duren

William Hill, NHL Hope To Leverage Fan Engagement With New Sports Betting Deal

William Hill has a New Jersey sports betting app, three sportsbooks in state, and a deal with the NJ Devils. Now it has a partner in the NHL. Read More

Posted on: April 3, 2019 | | J.R. Duren

New Jersey Sportsbooks Close Out A Short Month With $12.7M In Revenue

Online and retail sports betting sites in New Jersey took in $320 million in handle in February. But it was retail books that had the worst revenue month. Read More

Posted on: March 18, 2019 | | J.R. Duren

With DOJ Wire Act Enforcement Postponed, NJ Online Casinos Have Until June 14 To Comply

The DOJ extends the Wire Act compliance window by 60 days but New Jersey online casinos and gambling sites are still asking questions. Read More

Posted on: March 8, 2019 | | J.R. Duren

DraftKings Rumored To Be Prepping A Standalone Online Casino App In NJ

If true, the new DraftKings Casino app will join a crowded group of New Jersey online casinos and a big, if not surprising, step for DraftKings Sportsbook. Read More

Posted on: February 27, 2019 | | J.R. Duren

Mistake In The Meadowlands: FanDuel Sportsbook Endures Payment Hiccup

After a couple MLB games went into the wee hours of the morning, one bettor at FanDuel Sportsbook reported some payment issues. This is his story. Read More

Posted on: July 27, 2018 | | J.R. Duren

TEN Casino Plans 2017 Opening, CRDA Battles For Nearby Property

Glenn Straub's TEN hotel and casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey has plans to re-open in 2017 as the CRDA hopes to tag a nearby business for eminent domain. Read More

Posted on: November 19, 2016 | | J.R. Duren

GameCo Wants To Bring Skill-Based Gambling To Atlantic City Casinos To Draw Millennials

How do you get millennials into a New Jersey casino? Free wifi is a start, but New York-based GameCo says merging skill gaming and gambling is the future. Read More

Posted on: October 7, 2016 | | J.R. Duren

PokerStars Takes On GSSS, Announces First-Ever NJ Online Poker Championship

PokerStars announced its New Jersey Championship of Online Poker less than a week after competitor Borgata Casino revealed its NJ online poker tournament. Read More

Posted on: October 3, 2016 | | J.R. Duren

Revel Opening Delayed At Least Until September Due To “Red Tape”

When will Glenn Straub's Revel Hotel open? According to several sources, the earliest the New Jersey casino property will open its doors will be this fall. Read More

Posted on: August 15, 2016 | | J.R. Duren

Showboat Atlantic City reopened thriving

Putting On A Show: Resurrected Showboat Experiencing Success Sans Casino

What's the latest news on the Showboat reopening? Several sources say that the July 8 resurrection of the old New Jersey casino was a resounding success. Read More

Posted on: August 10, 2016 | | J.R. Duren

Bills To Bail Out Atlantic City Pass Senate, Await Christie’s John Hancock

The future of Atlantic City is in Chris Christie's hands, as newly-passed bills to save the ailing New Jersey casino town head to the governor's desk. Read More

Posted on: May 26, 2016 | | J.R. Duren