Industry Expertise
J.R. has covered gaming for more than a decade.
Catena Media
Freelance reporter
2015-present
Freelance writer and editor
2013-present
J.R. Duren
Content Writer
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.
Personal Interests
Football and NASCAR.
Posts by J.R. Duren
Online Casino News: Prediction Markets, World Cup Slots and Billion-Dollar Short Bets
The latest online gambling news includes Flutter's stock decline, prediction market growth, BetMGM World Cup slots and a $1.5 million jackpot.
Online Casino News: OK Sweeps Aside Sweeps and NJ Borgata Brings the Works
In online casino news, Oklahoma bans sweepstakes casinos after all, and Atlantic City's Borgata reignites its fireworks show as it relaunches its online product
Online Casino News: NY Researches Gambling, Rush Street Gets Rich, Iowa Targets Sweeps
The latest online casino news includes a 10-year gambling study in New York and an incredible Q1 report from Rush Street Interactive
Online Casino News: Big Winner in Michigan, Caesars’ Million-dollar Opportunity
This week's online casino news includes s massive jackpot win in Michigan and a chance to join a major Caesars tournament in Vegas
This Week in Prediction Markets: War Rages On, Virus Back in News, Eurovision 2026 Hits Stride
A peace deal in Iran, the next Eurovision winner, and whether hantavirus will become a pandemic top prediction market topics this week
War and Champions League Drive Prediction Market Volume as Oil Stability Lingers
Traders on Polymarket trade on a December peace deal in Iran while Arsenal awaits its Champions League opponent.
More About J.R. Duren
J.R. Duren is a reporter and editor who has covered a wide range of topics in gaming and beyond. He has written for Gaming Today for more than a year, covering gaming legislation, revenue, and iGaming developments.
He has covered gaming for more than a decade. His past experience includes covering the launch of sports betting in New Jersey. He has interviewed gaming stakeholders and experts from several fields, including regulation and responsible gaming.
Beyond gaming, J.R. covered community news at The Villages Daily Sun. At the Daily Sun, he won three awards from the Florida Press Club Excellence in Journalism contest, including first place for health writing.
J.R. lives in Jacksonville, Florida, and is a Jacksonville Jaguars fan.
Experience & Education
Professional Experience
Education
Bethel Seminary
MDiv
2007
Southern California Bible College
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies
2002
Published Work
- Gaming Today, US Online Casino Round-Up
- The Lines, Legal Vs. Illegal Super Bowl Betting
- PlayNJ, Buffalo Gold Power Max Debuts in New Jersey
Fun Facts About J.R.
Favorite Gambling Movie
Rounders.
Favorite Sports Teams
Jacksonville Jaguars, 23XI (NASCAR).
Tip for Young Writers
Find your voice.
Your Personal Favorite Gaming Site
Hard Rock Bet.
Q&A With J.R. Duren
Beginners, but also anyone devoted to following the evolution of online gambling.
By finding the primary source of the information I’m looking for.
Playing beach volleyball or performing at open mics.
My home office: two monitors and a standing desk.
