Darren Cooper

Real-Money Casino Expert

Based in New Jersey, Darren Cooper is PlayUSA's resident casino expert and reviewer. He scours real-money online casino apps every week to update reviews, test bonuses, break news, and adjust his online casino power rankings. Darren started his journalism career at the New Orleans Times-Picayune and has been a writer and columnist in New Jersey since 1998. He's won 14 statewide press awards and earned his first Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 award in 2022.

PlayUSA Specialties

Real-money online casinos, New Jersey casino news, casino app reviews and bonus testing, online casino power rankings

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

Barstool is expanding from sportsbooks and online casinos to sports bars in several US cities.

Barstool Opens Sports Bar In Philadelphia – What Cities Are Next?

Barstool Sports opens a new bar in Center City, Philadelphia, as part of the plan to expand their brand in unique ways.

Darren Cooper March 23, 2022

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