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
Graton Resort & Casino Launches New Mobile App For Cashless Gaming
Graton Resort & Casino in California recently launched a new app that, among other things, provides cashless gaming for the casino's patrons.
Palms Casino Las Vegas Debuts Aristocrat Gaming’s Buffalo Zone
Palms Casino became the first Las Vegas casino to add Aristocrat Gaming's Buffalo Zone, a dedicated space with nearly 50 slot machines.
Washington’s Lottery Surpasses $1 Billion In Annual Sales, Breaks Record
As Washington's Lottery marks its 40th anniversary, it celebrates surpassing $1 billion in sales for the 2022-23 fiscal year.
Arkansas Lottery Breaks Record For 2023 Scholarship Proceeds
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery announced it raised a record amount of money for scholarships in fiscal year 2023, which ended on June 30.
Belle Of Baton Rouge Land-Based Casino Plans Moving Along Slowly
Louisiana's Belle of Baton Rouge riverboat casino is trading water for dry land and, so far, that process has gone slower than anticipated.
Las Vegas’ Venetian And Palazzo Workers Agree To Union Deal For First Time
After decades of struggle, Las Vegas' Venetian and Palazzo finally reached a labor agreement between four unions and workers at the properties.
