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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

Job interviews for the new California tribal casino near Chico.

New Northern California Casino Will Add Hundreds Of Jobs To Economy

The Mechoopda Tribe is opening a new casino near Chico. The operation should add several hundred jobs to the local community.

C.J. Pierre November 22, 2023

A picture of a plot of land with the Wilton Racheria Tribe seal for a story about how the tribe bought 20 acres of land just north of their casino.

Wilton Rancheria Tribe Buys 20 Acres Of Land Right By Sky River Casino

The Wilton Rancheria Tribe, which owns Sky River Casino in Elk Grove, has purchased 20 acres of land directly north of the property.

C.J. Pierre October 31, 2023

A picture of a ballot being cast for a story about two California sports betting ballot initiatives filed for 2024.

Push For CA Sports Betting Restarts, 2 Ballot Initiatives Filed For 2024

The proposals would give exclusivity of CA sports betting to the tribes less than a year after similar measures were defeated in 2022.

C.J. Pierre October 30, 2023

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