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Darren Cooper
Real-Money Casino Expert
Industry Expertise
Darren has been a professional sports journalist in New Jersey since 1998. He expanded his writing and reviewing into the world of online betting in 2020 and is now fully immersed in the world of online casinos for PlayUSA.
Editorial Background
Darren has written about lottery winners, new casino facilities and was there when sports betting launched in Louisiana. You can find his byline at not only PlayUSA but also Forbes and PlayNJ.
Awards and Achievements
Darren has more than 30 statewide awards for his work and three national writing honors from the APSE.
Posts by Darren Cooper
New Gambless App Aims To Become Helpful Resource For Problem Gamblers
The Gambless app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play, aims to provide helpful problem gambling tools in the palm of your hand.
A Tale Of Two Markets: Online And Retail Casinos See Harmony, New Study Finds
Dr. Kahlil S. Philander at Washington State says online casinos and sports betting has had a negligible impact on the retail casino industry.
First Land-Based Virginia Casino Opens Today And Here’s Everything To Know
Hard Rock will open a temporary casino Friday in Bristol, making it the first land-based casino in Virginia.
Why Plans For Fifth Pennsylvania Mini-Casino Remain Stuck
Plans for a Pennsylvania mini-casino near State College have gotten bogged down in a lawsuit by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
Masks On At Philadelphia Casinos, Smoking May Be Out
In an announcement that made national headlines, the city of Philadelphia is reinstating its mask mandate for indoor spaces.
West Virginia Lottery Planning To Open Online Ticket Option
West Virginia State Lottery Director John Myers said the state would be launching an iLottery platform by the spring of 2023.
