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
Buffalo Bill’s Nevada Casino Welcomes Guests To Renovated Property
After being closed for renovations for more than two years, Nevada's Buffalo Bill's Resort & Casino is now open for business.
Connecticut Lottery Expands Sports Betting To Bridgeport, Plans 11th Sportsbook
The Connecticut Lottery Corp. plans to open a sportsbook in Bridgeport's Total Mortgage Arena, home of the AHL's Bridgeport Islanders.
New Hampshire Sports Betting Handle Stops Skid But Revenue Falls
Recent data from the New Hampshire Lottery revealed that the amount of money gambled on sports rose in August, the first time since March.
Osage Casino In Pawhuska, OK On Schedule For October Soft Open
Osage Casino in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, is scheduled to have its soft opening on Oct. 4, more than two years after construction began in 2021.
Lawmakers’ Proposal For 4 New North Carolina Casinos Fails
A push from North Carolina lawmakers to authorize four new casinos in the state has failed to make the state's two-year budget plan.
Arizona’s Iconic Horse Racing Track, Turf Paradise Announces Oct. 1 Closing
Phoenix's iconic Turf Paradise horse track announced that owner Jerry Simms was retiring and that track operations would end on Oct. 1.
