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
M Resort Henderson To Get $206 Million Makeover
$206 million expansion at M Resort in Henderson, Nevada includes a second tower that will double the rooms and suites at the property.
GeoComply Alleges Intellectual Property Theft In Lawsuit
One of the major vendors for online gambling platforms, GeoComply, has gone to court alleging violation of one of its patents
Analysts Predict More Growth For Sports Betting Industry
A study shows that online sports betting and its in-person equivalent could grow by as much as 10% over the next decade
Hustler Casino Live To Investigate Stunning Hand Between Adelstein, Lew
Garrett Adelstein was in a Hustler Casino Live poker match with Robbi Jade Lew. A stunning finish has the California casino launching an investigation.
$65M Casino Resort Expansion Modernizes Bay Mills
Bay Mills Indian Community will break ground on a $65 million expansion project at its Michigan casino. Includes hotel and other amenities.
Nevada Gaming Control Board Proposes New Casino Security Requirements
The Nevada Gaming Control Board wants to level up Nevada gaming operators' fight against cybersecurity attacks.
