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
ESPN And UNLV Gaming Institute Start Initiative To Improve Betting Practices
ESPN is joining UNLV International Gaming Institute (IGI) to start an initiative focused on better sports betting practices and media ethics.
Rosebud Sioux Tribe Signs New South Dakota Gaming Compact
The compact's slot-machine provision will help the Rosebud Sioux Tribe's casino compete with other casinos in the state that have more slots. It could boost the tribe's economic growth.
Illinois Casino Revenue Dropped Over $3 Million Monthly In October
In October, Illinois casinos brought in $129,042,988 in revenue, down 2.4% compared to September but up 11.3% year-on-year.
Sega Sammy Creation To Acquire GAN Limited Online Gambling Firm
Online gambling and sports betting firm GAN Limited announced a preliminary agreement to be acquired by Sega Sammy Creation.
Wazdan Expands In New Jersey With BetMGM Online Casino Deal
Malta-based gaming provider Wazdan announced signing an online gaming partnership with BetMGM Casino in New Jersey.
Maine Posts First Results For Sports Betting Handle And Revenue
Preliminary numbers for the first few days of Maine sports betting showed DraftKings and Caesars generated over $4 million in handle.
