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C.J. Pierre

C.J. Pierre

Verified Lead Writer
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C.J. Pierre is a Lead Writer at PlayFL. He has been covering news and sports for over a decade for both online and TV broadcasts. He was born and raised in Minneapolis, MN and is an alum of Minnesota State University: Moorhead. He recently dove into tribal casino, sports betting and online gambling news. He also covered the launch of sports betting in Arizona. C.J. has experience as a reporter and videographer and has covered high school, college and professional sports throughout his career, most notably following Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Minnesota Vikings and North Dakota State University football.

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Posts by C.J. Pierre

A picture of an arrow moving up with a coastal city in the background for a story about how Hard Rock Bet put a huge dent in its national market share thanks to Florida's relaunch.
Hard Rock Becomes 6th Largest US Online Sportsbook Thanks To Florida
Data from Eilers & Krejcik Gaming showed the Seminole Tribe's online sportsbook is the sixth-largest in the US because of the FL relaunch.
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C.J. Pierre January 26, 2024
A picture of book of laws for a story about how Florida lawmakers could alter the state's gambling landscape with two new bills.
Two More Bills Could Impact Florida Gaming Landscape
In addition to a pair of daily fantasy sports proposals, two more lawmakers filed bills that could alter the state of gaming in Florida.
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C.J. Pierre January 18, 2024
A picture of the word "salary" with an arrow going up for a story about how the Seminole Tribe credits employee raises as part of the reason for success.
Hard Rock Executive Says Employee Raises Will Help Business In 2024
In an interview with Yogonet, CMO Jeff Hook credited the company's $100 million investment as part of the reason for the anticipated success.
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C.J. Pierre January 12, 2024
A picture of a 2025 calendar with a US Supreme Court logo for a story about the possible date for a final decision on the ongoing FL sports betting court case.
Legal Analyst: FL Sports Betting Case Might Not Be Solved Until 2025
At a gaming conference last week, a legal analyst said there won't be a decision until next year if the US Supreme Court hears the case.
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C.J. Pierre January 10, 2024
Puzzle pieces coming together for a story about how a Hard Rock International executive believes the new year will spell good things for the company.
Hard Rock Executive: 2024 Is “When It All Comes Together”
With a full year of expanded Florida gaming, Hard Rock International's chief marketing officer has high hopes for the new year.
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C.J. Pierre January 6, 2024
Happy woman celebrating on computer next to logo for Hard Rock Games, a social casino company that shows Hard Rock's future Florida online casino plans
Hard Rock’s Social Casino Shows It’s Looking Ahead To FL Online Casinos
Hard Rock Digital's new division dedicated to social casino games could mean the company is looking ahead toward Florida online casinos.
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C.J. Pierre December 21, 2023
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