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
Hard Rock Bet Partnership Ignites Record-Breaking Start for Michigan Online Casinos
Michigan's 15 online casinos generated a record $286.3 million in January revenue. Discover how Hard Rock Bet is transforming the state's iGaming market.
This Week in Prediction Markets: Trump Cabinet, Bitcoin, Super Bowl
Prediction markets are heating up with odds on Trump Cabinet departures, Bitcoin’s rebound and early favorites for the 2027 Super Bowl.
From the Championship Game Winner to Washington, Trending Prediction Markets Across Kalshi
Kalshi prediction markets are gaining momentum ahead of the Big Game, the NBA trade deadline and key political developments.
The Business of the Super Bowl: Ads, Attention and Billions in ROI
Super Bowl ads now rival the game itself. New data shows record ROI for brands — and why commercials are driving billions in revenue.
US Online Casinos Surpass $1 Trillion in Revenue to Cap a Spectacular 2025
US online casinos surpassed $1 trillion in revenue in 2025, driven by record months, Big Three growth and new state legalization.
Parimutuel-Powered Games vs. Horse Betting: What’s the Difference?
PPGs use parimutuel betting like horse racing, but offer casino-style games. See how they compare in odds and legality.
