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
Illinois Casino Revenue Falls 10.3% In April As Lawmakers Ponder Online Casinos
Following a national pattern of declining monthly gaming revenue, Illinois' 15 casinos generated $136.6 million in April revenue, down 10.3%.
PayNearMe’s Deal With Trustly Is Good News For US Online Casino Customers
Fintech company PayNearMe partnered with Trustly, a Swedish tech firm specializing in connecting online gaming accounts to banks.
New Study Finds MA Casinos Haven’t Increased Problem Gambling Prevalence
A study from the University of Massachusetts Amherst reported no major changes in problem gambling rates since casinos opened nine years ago.
Supremeland Gaming Gets Regulatory Approval In Third Online Casino State
Supremeland Gaming gained interim license approval in West Virginia, capping a four-week period in which it earned licenses in PA and NJ.
PointsBet, Tipico Announce Promos Ahead Of Ohio Sports Betting Launch
Ohio sports betting promos are starting to roll in ahead of the sports betting launch on Jan. 1. This week, Tipico announced a new promotion.
Missouri Gov. Refuses To Address Sports Betting During Special Session
The Missouri Governor's refusal to address sports betting is a blow to proponents who hoped to get the bill into the special session.
