Skip to content

PlayOhio Toggle Menu

Ohio Casinos Submenu opener
Sports Betting Submenu opener
Other Gambling Submenu opener
About Us Submenu opener
News

C.J. Pierre

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

Fines Industry News Kiosks News Ohio Casinos Ohio Sports Teams Ohio Sportsbooks Revenue Sports Betting Sports Betting Applications

Posts by C.J. Pierre

Outline of New York with green arrow leading to outline of Ohio, which could be part of ripple effect if NY legalizes online casinos

Ripple Effect Of Potential NY Online Casino Legalization Could Hit Ohio

BetMGM says there is a belief that New York could venture into online casinos. If so, then Ohio online casinos might not be far behind.

C.J. Pierre December 28, 2023

A picture of a keyboard with chips and dice for a story about what Ohio lawmakers should takeaway from Michigan's online casino market.

Here’s What Ohio Lawmakers Should Learn From Michigan Online Casinos

Ohio legislators haven't entertained the idea of legalizing online casinos. But based on what their northern neighbor is doing, they should.

C.J. Pierre October 26, 2023

A picture of an upward sloping arrow and money for a story about Ohio sports betting kiosk revenue in November.

Sports Betting Kiosk November Handle Is 4th-Largest Ever

Ohio bettors wagered over $1.2 million through Ohio sports betting kiosks in November. That's the fourth-best month ever for the machines.

C.J. Pierre December 18, 2023

A graph sloping downward for a story about declining Ohio racino revenue.

Ohio Racino Revenue Continues Downward Trend In November

Ohio racinos are seeing a continued drop in monthly revenue. In November, Ohio racinos won $105.6 million from gamblers.

C.J. Pierre December 11, 2023

Picture of an hour glass for a story on the deadline to launch an Ohio sportsbook.

15 Licensees Have Until June 30 To Launch Ohio Sportsbooks

State regulators extended the launch deadline to June 30, 2024 for all inactive, but licensed Ohio sports betting operators.

C.J. Pierre December 6, 2023

lower sports betting tax revenue projections for Ohio

Here’s How Ohio Sports Betting Revenue Will Look If Lawmaker Gets Wish

A proposed bill seeks to cut the Ohio sports betting tax rate from its current 20% mark to a more industry-friendly 10%.

C.J. Pierre December 5, 2023

« Previous Page
1
2
3
4
…
10
Next Page »

Affiliate Disclosure: PlayOhio.com is a comprehensive online gambling resource that provides tested and verified promotions, unbiased reviews, expert guides, and industry-leading news. We also hold a strong commitment to Responsible Gaming, and we only cover legally-licensed companies to ensure the highest level of player safety and security.

About PlayOhio

Editorial Guidelines

Media Inquiries

Responsible Gambling

Copyright © 2026 Catena Operations Ltd.