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
California Sweepstakes Casinos Ban Awaits Governor’s Signature
California ABl 831, which would ban most sweepstakes casinos in the state, is still awaiting the governor's signature to make it law
Q&A: Online Blackjack Brings New Variants to Old Game, Educator Says
The popularity of blackjack is growing at online casinos, which can change rules and add bonuses, explains gaming educator Scott Morrow
Kansas Lawmakers Second-guessing State’s Sports Betting Tax Rate
A Kansas legislative committee reviewed the state's tax rate on sports betting, with some in the meeting pushing to raise the rate
AGA Updates Casino Best Practices Guide on Anti-money Laundering
The American Gaming Association has updated its guide for casinos concerning best practices to combat money laundering and human trafficking
Ditch Tickets for Trades – How Crypto is Redefining Online Lottery
Solotto on Solana redefines lotteries. Trade $LOTTO to enter weekly draws with fee-driven prize pools - blockchain’s answer to Mega Millions.
Score Big with Friends: Michigan Bill Aims to Legalize Social Betting
Michigan’s SB 511 could allow social betting among friends with strict rules. Learn about the bill’s limits and chances of passing.
