Industry Expertise
J.R. has covered gaming for more than a decade.
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: Hawaii Progress, Ohio Funding, and a Michigan Shake-Up
Stay updated on the US iGaming market: Ohio awards $1M for problem gambling, while bet365 replaces PokerStars in Michigan’s premier online casino landscape.
This Week in Prediction Markets: Bearish on Peace, Bullish on Thunder
Will the Strait of Hormuz reopen? Will Trump release UFO files? Check the latest prediction market odds on the Middle East crisis and the NBA championship.
CFTC Sues Three States to Assert Federal Control Over Prediction Markets
The CFTC is suing Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois to stop state-level regulation of prediction markets. Learn how this landmark case impacts the industry.
This Week in Prediction Markets: Oil Prices Surge and U.S.-Iran Conflict Odds Shift
Explore Polymarket's latest odds on oil prices, the Strait of Hormuz reopening, the Champions League, and the Masters.
Weekly iGaming Update: February Revenue Trends, Maine Legal Battles, and Michigan Enforcement
Explore the latest in online casino news: February daily revenue rises by $1.2M, the Wabanaki Nations defend Maine iGaming rights, and Michigan issues 45 cease-and-desist orders.
Weekly Online Casino News: New Legislation, Hybrid Platforms, and National Contests
Maine moves to ban credit card deposits for online gambling, Minnesota advances a sweepstakes ban, and Caesars announces the return of the Millionaire Maker.
