CJ Pierre is the lead writer for PlayAZ and a multimedia journalist currently residing in the Phoenix-Metro Area in Arizona.
He has been covering news and sports for over a decade for both online and TV broadcasts. He was born and raised in Minneapolis and an alum of Minnesota State University: Moorhead.
CJ 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.
Mentions on Arizona sports betting
- ABC 15 Arizona: Analysts say Arizona fastest state to reach $1B in sports betting
- ABC 15 Arizona: Fantasy sports betting to go live in Arizona Saturday
- News 4 Tuscon: Arizona ranks top 5 in betting transactions first day of NFL season
Writing on Arizona gaming/sports
- WynnBet: Chunk of Arizonans Had Bengals in Super Bowl 56, Little Love for LA
- Beware Of The Wildcats: Arizona Men’s Basketball Huge Liability For Sportsbooks
- Yavapai-Prescott challenge legality | Judge denies tribal challenge
- Good News, Bad News: Arizona Diamondbacks Ready To Wrap Up 2021 MLB Season
- In A League Of Its Own: Arizona Lottery Reports Record $1.4 Billion In Sales In 2020-2021
- There’s No Place For Home: Arizona Coyotes Out At Gila River Arena
Posts by C.J. Pierre:
- Mega Millions Jackpot Grows To $830 Million, Arizona Lottery Says $1 Million Ticket Sold Last Week In Phoenix, 26 Jul 2022
- Over $460 million In Wagers On Arizona Sportsbooks Leads To Record Breaking Return For The State, 22 Jul 2022
- U.S. Integrity Teaming Up With Popular Arizona Casino, 20 Jul 2022
- Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe New Arizona Casino Project Latest, 14 Jul 2022
- Gambler Hits A $500K Jackpot Playing Slots At An Arizona Casino, 12 Jul 2022
- Arizona Tribal Gaming Contributions Reach Record Levels In Fiscal Year 2022, 08 Jul 2022
- Arizona Lottery Helps Open New Skate Park For Underserved Youth, 06 Jul 2022
- Strong April For Arizona Sportsbooks With Over $512 Million In Wagers, 05 Jul 2022
- $1.1 Million Prize Pool Up For Grabs At 16th Annual Arizona State Poker Championship, 01 Jul 2022
- New Gila River Santan Mountain Casino On Schedule For Planned 2023 Opening, 30 Jun 2022