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
Caesars Racebook Live in California After Launches In Colorado and Pennsylvania
Caesars' launch in California and two other states comes in time for new customers to download the app before the Belmont Stakes on June 10.
Campaign For Fairer Gambling Sets Sights On US Market
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling created reform of unregulated fixed-odds betting terminals in England. Now their advocacy is US-bound.
Colorado Governor Vetoes Bill Allowing Casinos To Extend Credit
Gov. Jared Polis vetoed a bill that would allow casinos to offer lines of credit of at least $1,000 to their customers.
Wheeling Island West Virginia Casino Opens Aristocrat Slots Lounge
Aristocrat Gaming debuted a gaming lounge at West Virginia's Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack, the largest of its kind in the region.
Mississippi Gambling Revenue Up Slightly In April Compared To 2022
The Mississippi Gaming Commission reported a slight bump in April gambling revenue for the state's 28 casinos and for sports betting.
West Virginia Online Casino Revenue Jumps 51.6% Yearly
West Virginia online casinos generated about $13M in April revenue, up 51.6% from one year before. Monthly revenue was down around $1.2M.
