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
Hacksaw Gaming Continues Streak With West Virginia License
Online gambling operator, Hacksaw Gaming announced the West Virginia Lottery granted it a provisional license to operate in the state.
Accel Entertainment Boasts Momentous Q3, Remains Growth-Focused
Accel Entertainment announced during its Q3 earnings call this month that quarterly revenue came in at $267 million, a 38% annual increase.
Wynn Looks To NY Casino License Amid Record Q3 Growth
During its Q3 earnings call this month, Wynn Resorts announced its Las Vegas and Boston properties turned in record numbers.
Trypto Announces Effort To Rebuild Moulin Rouge
The former Moulin Rouge casino could see new life in Las Vegas if the plans of a potential developer in the city work out
Gov. Hochul Still Strongly Backs Downstate NY Casinos
Governor Hochul has been a vocal backer of more New York casinos and she reiterated that position in a recent C-SPAN debate
City of Aurora Approves Casino Bonds Amid Criticism
The full city council has approved a funding measure for the construction of a new Hollywood Casino Aurora
