JR Duren, Author at Play Florida

Miami City Leaders Moving to Ban New Gaming Establishments

Officials attempt to ban future gaming facilities in Miami, contradicting that online sports betting went live in Florida.

Posted on: November 3, 2021 | JR Duren

Georgia Has Sports Betting On Its Mind: Lawmaker Sees Potential For Legalized Gaming In 2022

The debate of sports betting in Georgia renews. Lawmaker Stephens says to let the people of GA decide on legalized gambling.

Posted on: October 29, 2021 | JR Duren

2 Times A Winner: Boca Woman Wins $2 Million Florida Lottery Prize — Twice

Susan Fitton of Boca Raton wins $2 million twice playing the same set of numbers twice on Sept. 14, according to the Florida Lottery.

Posted on: October 26, 2021 | JR Duren

Hard Rock Digital Partners With Genius Sports for Sports Data, Fan Engagement Deal

In preparation for sports betting in Florida going live, Hard Rock Digital partners with Genius Sports to bring in-game betting to Hard Rock.

Posted on: October 12, 2021 | JR Duren

Boynton Beach Mayor Pushes for $100,000 Vaccine Raffle

If you can’t lead a horse to water, try paying it to drink. That’s the approach that Boynton Beach mayor Steven Grant is taking to encouraging residents to get the vaccine. The mayor proposed a $100,000 raffle to incentivize people to get vaccinated at a city commission meeting this past week. The winner? One vaccinated city resident. […]

Posted on: October 6, 2021 | JR Duren