Industry Expertise
J.R. has covered gaming for more than a decade. He has more than 500 news bylines at PlayUSA alone.
J.R. Duren
Editorial Background
J.R. has served as an editor and reporter at a daily newspaper and at prominent personal finance sites such as Investopedia and CNN Underscored.
Awards & Achievements
He's won three Florida Press Club Excellence in Journalism awards.
PlayUSA Specialities
Breaking news on gambling revenue, iGaming legislation, state launches of legal betting products
Posts by J.R. Duren
Bally’s Chicago Permanent Casino Faces Lawsuit Over ‘Minorities-Only’ Investment Offering
A lawsuit was filed against Bally's Chicago for the company's investment opportunity to those who self-identify as women or minorities.
Missouri Seeks to Replace No-Chance Gray Machines With Legal Video Lottery Terminals
A Missouri bill would temporarily legalize the state's "no-chance" machines but with a 180-day time limit while retails seek a permit to offer video lottery terminals instead.
MGM Agrees to $45 Million Settlement in Data Breach Class Action Case
A Nevada District Court has approved a $45 million settlement to MGM customers affected by data breaches in 2019 and 2023.
Former Rocket Mortage Exec To Lead BetMGM Marketing
BetMGM has named former Rocket Mortgage executive Casey Hurbis to be the company's new Chief Marketing Officer.
Aristocrat Gaming’s Hector Fernandez Named Future CEO of IGT-Everi Merger
Aristocrat Gaming CEO Hector Fernandez has been named to the same role of Apollo, the new combo of IGT and Everi
Evolution Gaming Gets Green Light To Acquire Galaxy Gaming
Shareholders of Galaxy Gaming have approved the acquisition by online casino gaming provider Evolution recently.
