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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.

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A collage representing all the programs that could be helped by the legalization of Ohio online casinos.

Here’s What Ohio Could Do With Online Casino Tax Revenue

If Ohio legalized online casinos, the state could generate about $125 million in annual tax revenue. Here's what they could do with it.

C.J. Pierre October 27, 2023

A picture of hurdles for a story about the tasks still standing in the way of ESPN Bet's launch in Ohio

Regulators Say ESPN Bet Still Has Hurdles To Clear Before Ohio Launch

PENN Entertainment executives want to launch ESPN Bet Sportsbook in less than a month. But Ohio regulators haven't cleared them to do so yet.

C.J. Pierre October 26, 2023

A picture of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell for a story about how big of a liability the Cleveland Cavaliers are to the BetMGM Ohio sportsbook.

Cleveland Cavaliers Are Top 5 Liability For BetMGM To Win The East

According to data from BetMGM, 6.2% of the betting handle is on Cleveland to win the east, making Ohio's only NBA franchise a big liability.

C.J. Pierre October 24, 2023

A picture of the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, home of the Cleveland Cavaliers, for a story about the most profitable sportsbook inside Ohio sports arenas.

Here’s Which Sportsbooks In Ohio Arenas Are Most Profitable

PlayOhio ranked the most profitable Ohio retail sportsbooks inside or adjacent to the state's pro sports arenas.

C.J. Pierre October 23, 2023

Photo of Progressive Field entrance for story on how Ohio casino locations — including near the Cleveland Guardians stadium — could be a blueprint for Steve Cohen's Citi Field casino

Ohio Casino Locations Could Be Blueprint For Steve Cohen’s Citi Field Casino

Four Ohio casinos have been built near sports stadiums. Can they be used as a blueprint for a potential New York casino near Citi Field?

C.J. Pierre October 21, 2023

Image of table games at Hollywood Casino Toledo, as PlayOhio ranks Ohio casinos and racinos by revenue per square foot

Ranking Ohio’s 11 Casinos & Racinos By Revenue Per Square Foot

PlayOhio ranked the most profitable casinos in the Buckeye State based on which properties netted the most money per square foot.

C.J. Pierre October 20, 2023

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