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
Playtech’s FY 2023 Boasts 74% Revenue Uptick In North American B2B Market
Europe-based gaming software provider Playtech, which has a strong presence in the US gambling industry, announced in its FY 2023 results.
Bill To Create New Kentucky Gaming Commission Awaits Gov. Beshear’s Signature
Kentucky bill SB299 proposes a new regulatory body to oversee the state's horse racing, HHR, charitable gaming and sports betting operations.
February Struggles End Wyoming Sports Betting’s Two-Month Heater
Wyoming sports betting cooled in February, with handle falling 23.49% while revenue declined 26.89% with the end of the NFL season.
Fanatics Opens 10th Retail Sportsbook In Connecticut’s Total Mortgage Arena
Fanatics Betting and Gaming, the sports betting division of Fanatics, has opened its 10th sportsbook in Connecticut's Total Mortgage Arena.
Century Casinos Reports Q4 2023 Financials, Net Operating Revenue Up 39%
Century Casinos, which runs seven casinos in the US, reported its Q4 2023 earnings was a mixed bag of growth and decline.
Louisiana Bill Would End TV Advertisements For Sports Betting, Fantasy Sports
A new bill submitted by state rep. Shaun Mena to the Lousiana House of Representatives would outlaw sports betting and fantasy sports TV ads.
