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
Americans Projected to Wager $3.3 Billion on March Madness
Americans are set to wager a record $3.3 billion on NCAA tournaments. See how prediction markets like Kalshi are outpacing traditional sportsbooks in 2026.
March Madness and WBC Finals Drive Record Volume in Prediction Markets
Stay ahead with our weekly breakdown of trending prediction markets. This week: Duke leads NCAA title odds, U.S. vs. Venezuela WBC final projections, and Man City’s Champions League survival chances.
Online Casino News Roundup: TV-themed Slots, AI Warnings, and Tax Hikes in Michigan
This week's online casino round-up: BetMGM debuts Survivor-themed slots, journalists uncover AI chatbot risks, and Gov. Whitmer proposes a Michigan tax hike.
Robinhood’s “Super App” Ambition: Blending Prediction Markets with Personal Finance
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev envisions a "financial super app" that includes prediction markets. Experts warn of the risks for retirement and investing accounts.
Online Casino Weekly Roundup: Responsible Gaming, Super Apps, and Platform Mergers
Hard Rock Bet launches new slots in NJ and MI. PokerStars is moving to FanDuel and BetMGM is investing $1M in responsible gaming research.
Prediction Market Preview: Film, Oil Prices and Attrition in the Trump Administration
This week’s trending markets: Michael B. Jordan leads Best Actor at 52%, WTI oil nears $150, and Amy Gleason is the 60% favorite to exit the Trump administration.
