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
Illinois Tops $1 Billion In Sports Betting Handle In March
Illinois sports betting had a fantastic March, breaking the state record for the most handle (money bet) in a month and eclipsing $1 billion.
Hard Rock Announces Opening Date For South Dakota Rocksino
Hard Rock International has announced that Deadwood's The Rocksino by Hard Rock will have its grand opening on Aug. 8.
Cordish And Caesars’ 223-Acre Development Near Harrah’s Pompano Beach
The Cordish Companies and Harrah's owner Caesars Entertainment announced plans for The Pomp, a 223-acre mixed-use development.
Full House Resorts Q1 Earnings Call Highlights Imminent Casino, Sportsbook
Las Vegas-based Full House Resorts saw a 21% yearly increase in revenue, but that wasn't the highlight of the company's Q1 earnings call.
Illinois Casino Revenue Jumps More Than 4% Year-Over-Year
Illinois casinos generated $128.1 million in revenue in April, up from April 2022's total of $122.5 million.
Chickasaw Nation’s West Bay Casino Resort Debuts In Kingston, Oklahoma
The Chickasaw Nation opened West Bay Casino Resort in Kingston, Oklahoma. The new casino expects $168M in economic impact over five years.
