J.R. Duren

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J.R. Duren has covered all forms of gambling for more than a dozen states for Catena Media since 2015, including PlayUSA. His past reporting experience includes two years at the Villages Daily Sun, and he is a first-place winner at the Florida Press Club Excellence in Journalism Contest.

Posts by J.R. Duren:

Sunset view of the beautiful Wyoming State capitol building at Wyoming

Wyoming Gaming Bills Pave the Way for Local Control and Online Casino Discussion

Wyoming gaming bills advance, potentially letting cities control historic horse racing permits, shaping the path for Wyoming online casinos.

Posted on: October 27, 2025 | | J.R. Duren

Buzzing Yellow Alarmclock with Three Hands Pointing

Only Three Left: Addabbo Pushes for Swift New York Casino Decisions

Sen. Joseph Addabbo criticizes New York’s slow casino licensing, urging regulators to act before the Dec. 1 deadline as only three applicants remain.

Posted on: October 27, 2025 | | J.R. Duren

Resorts World NYC Unveils $7.5B Plan to Build Nation’s Largest Integrated Casino Resort

Resorts World NYC Unveils $7.5B Plan to Build Nation’s Largest Integrated Casino Resort

With a $7.5B expansion proposal, Resorts World NYC moves ahead of rivals in New York’s downstate casino race, targeting a 2026 launch.

Posted on: October 23, 2025 | | J.R. Duren

Online Slot Reel Shines Behind Gold Casino Ticket and Falling Leaves

$1.2 Million Jackpot Highlights Hot Streak for NJ Online Casino Players in September

The reels were hot in NJ this September. Online casino players landed millions, including a $1.2M Wheel of Fortune jackpot.

Posted on: October 17, 2025 | | J.R. Duren

What will sweepstakes casinos do after California bans them?

What’s Next for Sweeps Casinos after California Ban?

With California banning sweepstakes casinos, the industry must now pivot to make up the major revenue loss

Posted on: October 15, 2025 | | J.R. Duren

The California governor has until Monday to sign the bill that would ban most sweepstakes casinos.

California Sweepstakes Casinos Ban Awaits Governor’s Signature

California ABl 831, which would ban most sweepstakes casinos in the state, is still awaiting the governor's signature to make it law

Posted on: October 10, 2025 | | J.R. Duren

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