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C.J. Pierre

C.J. Pierre

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C.J. Pierre is a Lead Writer at PlayCA. 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

Image of person playing a slot machine, which is among the gambling options at the 14 gas station casinos — or gasinos — in California
California ‘Gasinos’ Make Up Big Chunk Of All Gasino Gaming In The US
Gas station casinos, or gasinos, are scattered across California, which is home to nearly one-fifth of the gasino gaming options in the US.
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C.J. Pierre December 21, 2023
Nighttime image of the sign for LAX, which is close to several nearby card rooms and casinos for gamblers during a layover
Layover At LAX? Here Are The Closest Casinos and Card Rooms
Here's a list of California casinos and card rooms near LAX that tourists can enjoy as much as the locals do.
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C.J. Pierre December 27, 2023
ca sports betting initiative pulled
Latest Drive For Legal CA Sports Betting Comes To Screeching Halt
The backers behind the 2024 CA sports betting ballot initiative stopped their signature-gathering efforts because of tribal opposition.
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C.J. Pierre January 23, 2024
A picture of hands being held for a story about how CA gaming regulators are focusing on building relationships in the coming years.
CA Gaming Regulators To Focus More On Stakeholder Relationship Building
The California Gambling Control Commission's 2024-27 strategic plan includes efforts to build stronger relationships with its stakeholders.
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C.J. Pierre January 30, 2024
A picture of a road ending with the logo of a California tribal group for a story about how CA tribal leaders say they must be involved in any sports betting initiative.
CNIGA Chairman Says Road To CA Sports Betting Starts With The Tribes
Shortly after a pair of California sports betting initiatives were filed, tribal leaders said they won't pass without tribal support.
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C.J. Pierre November 10, 2023
Thumbs down next to logo of CNIGA, which voted unanimously to oppose the two proposed 2024 California sports betting initiatives
CNIGA: ‘Hard Not To Be Offended’ By 2024 CA Sports Betting Initiatives
The California Nations Indian Gaming Association voted unanimously to oppose two proposed California sports betting initiatives.
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C.J. Pierre November 17, 2023
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