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
Slots Supplier Stakelogic Gets Pennsylvania Online Casino License
Malta-based slots provider Stakelogic announced it earned a supplier's license to offer its games in the Pennsylvania online casino market.
Nebraska Law Legalizes On-Site Mobile Keno Purchases
A new Nebraska law legalizing the sale of mobile keno tickets could help strengthen keno's position in the state gaming market.
Oregon Governor Says She Doesn’t Support Another Medford Casino
Oregon has eight tribal casinos and Gov. Kotek said she's opposed to the Coquille Indian Tribe's push to open a second casino in Medford.
NIGC Issues Violation Against Apache Tribe Operating Oklahoma Casinos
The National Indian Gaming Commission issued a notice of violation against the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma for "multiple" infractions.
Bally’s Rhode Island Casino Debuts New 40,000 Sq. Ft. Gaming Floor
This week, Bally's Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort unveiled a new 40,000-square-foot gaming area. The expansion cost roughly $100 million.
Bill Proposes Online Casino Exclusivity For Maine’s Wabanaki Nations
A new bill proposed in the Maine Legislature would legalize online gambling for the state's federally recognized Wabanaki Nations tribes.
