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
National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program Will Launch In California This August
Starting next month, California gamblers can voluntarily self-exclude themselves from the state's more than 60 cardrooms for free.
Connecticut iLottery Completes Full Launch
After about two weeks of a soft launch, the Connecticut Lottery Corp. announced today that its online lottery has completed a full launch.
AGA Updates Responsible Marketing Code for Sports Betting
The revised AGA marketing code urges members not to advertise sportsbooks to college students and eliminates misleading language.
NCPG Welcomes Federal Involvement In Promoting Responsible Gambling
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) says it welcomes Congress to explore the promotion of responsible US sports betting
NYE Menu, Sportsbook Promo on Tap at Caesars Maryland
Maryland players can enjoy the NYE events that will be in full swing at Caesars Horseshoe Baltimore casino this weekend.
Kindbridge Research Institute’s New Committee Will Aid Military, Department Of Defense In Problem Gambling Awareness
Kindbridge Research Institute announced the establishment of the Military Gambling Awareness Committee to aid the military community.
