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
Four Years In, Mississippi Lottery Surpasses $2 Billion In Sales
Nearly five years in, the Mississippi Lottery celebrates surpassing $2B in gross sales, donating millions to infrastructure and education.
Vermont Sports Betting Study Committee Gets Stakeholder Input
Three stakeholders provided input to Vermont Sports Betting Study Committee with a focus on responsible gaming efforts
NJ Lottery Approves Plans To Sell Draw-Game Tickets Online
The New Jersey Lottery approved a plan to sell draw-based lottery tickets online next year. Local business owners are concerned about loss.
Payday! Virginia Lottery Online Wins Surpass $2 Billion
Virginia Lottery players have won a lot of money since online games launched. A lot, as in, more than $2 billion.
Pennsylvania Golden Nugget Online Casino Approved For Slots, Table Games
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has approved online slots and table game licenses for Golden Nugget Casino.
Georgia Lottery Renews Gambling Contract With Scientific Games
Atlanta-based Scientific Games announced signing a seven-year extension on a gambling contract with the Georgia Lottery to provide scratchers
