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
Hollywood Casino In Detroit Boosts August Gambling Revenue .29%
August revenue for Detroit's three casinos ticked up for the year but fell 1.7% compared to July, shares the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
Petersburg To Ask For Casino Vote After Richmond Referendum Fails Again
For the second time in two years, officials in Petersburg, Virginia, announced their intention to allow residents to vote on a casino.
Alabama Lawmakers Say Commission Is Necessary To Curb Illegal Gaming
Three Alabama lawmakers have spoken up recently about the need to form a gaming commission to curb illegal gambling and create regulations.
Charlotte Hornets, bet365 Sign North Carolina’s First Online Sports Betting Partnership
The NBA’s Charlotte Hornets signed a multi-year deal to make bet365 its official North Carolina sports betting partner.
PA Casino Revenue Up 7.28% In October, Sports Betting Breaks Record
Pennsylvania's video gambling terminals, fantasy contests, and 18 casinos amassed $483 million in revenue in October, a 7.28% increase.
After Strong September, Mississippi Gambling Revenue Dips 9% In October
Mississippi casinos won $191.1 million in October revenue, down 9.0% over the previous month and 7.4% compared to October 2022.
