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
Amid Company Growth Elys Game Technology Delisted From Nasdaq
Elys Game Technology was delisted from the Nasdaq stock exchange yesterday because its shares could not maintain a minimum value of $1.
Snoqualmie Casino And Seattle Seahawks Renew Partnership
This week, Snoqualmie Casino announced a renewed partnership with the Seattle Seahawks, extending a contract that started in 2018.
Catawba Nation In Bitter Battle Over North Carolina Casino Development
The Catawba Nation has asked developer Sky Boat Gaming to withdraw its demand of a $125 million payoff and accept a "fair exit deal" that allows the tribe to move forward with its $700 million Catawba Two Kings Casino.
HHR Games Get Updated With Slot-Style Feature, Thanks To Novomatic
Gaming tech firm Novomatic and 1/ST Technology have joined forces to provide slot-style HHR games for The Stronach Group's US operations.
NCPG Announces AI-Driven Partnership For Self-Testing Online Gamblers
The National Council on Problem Gambling is partnering with Danish firm Mindway AI to introduce a new interactive self-test, Gamalyze.
Interblock Acquires Aruze Gaming America’s Electronic Table Games
Gaming provider Interblock is acquiring Aruze Gaming America's electronic table games. The move helps diversify Interblock's portfolio,
