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
Florida’s Seminole Tribe To Resume Casino, Sports Betting Pay To State
More than two years after signing a compact with the state of Florida, the Seminole Tribe has agreed to resume payments to the state.
North American Gaming Regulators Advance Relationship With European Counterpart
Two international organizations consisting of over 100 regulators joined forces to learn and share ideas to navigate growing gaming markets.
EveryMatrix And Caesars Partner To Offer New Online Casino Content In NJ
In a newly signed deal, EveryMatrix will provide a vast library of casino-style games to Caesars Digital New Jersey online casino players.
PokerStars Signs Official Sponsorship With Detroit Red Wings
The popular Michigan online poker platform PokerStars announced it has signed a deal to be an official sponsor of the Detroit Red Wings.
PokerStars Interstate Play Set To Launch In Michigan
Michigan online poker platform PokerStars will merge Michigan and New Jersey player pools and significantly boost the cash-game player totals
Michigan Gaming Regulators Put An End To Prop Bets On DFS Apps
The Fantasy Sports Contests Consumer Protection Act is a new set of rules that will end certain sports bets offered by DFS apps in Michigan.
