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:
- Arizona Division of Problem Gambling Helping Young Sports Bettors, 20 May 2022
- Arizona Diamondbacks Join Forces With Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort, 18 May 2022
- Sun Sets On Phoenix Suns’ Season, AZ Sportsbooks Win With Game 7 Collapse, 16 May 2022
- AZ Couple Claims $473 Million Winning Powerball Ticket, 13 May 2022
- Air Force Reservist Helps Arizona Man With Over $229K Slot Jackpot Payout, 10 May 2022
- Bally Bet Sportsbook Live In AZ, Mercury Rise Up For Season Opener, 05 May 2022
- Unibet Retail Sportsbook Off And Running At Turf Paradise, 04 May 2022
- $473 Million Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Gilbert, 28 Apr 2022
- Renderings Of DraftKings Sportsbook At TPC Scottsdale Released, 19 Apr 2022
- QB Carousel: How NFL’s Game Of Musical Chairs Affects AZ Cardinals, 18 Apr 2022