J.R. Duren
J.R. Duren has covered the gambling beats for more than a dozen states for Catena Media since 2015. His past reporting experience includes two years at the Villages Daily Sun, and he is a first-place winner at the Florida Press Club Excellence in Journalism Contest.
Posts by J.R. Duren
The PA Online Lottery Is Probably A Bigger Deal Than You Realize
This May, Pennsylvania will launch its iLottery, an online form of the lottery that will include scratch-offs, Keno, and draw games.
Lawmakers Can’t See Eye-to-Eye on Pennsylvania Skill Games Tax Rate
Though Gov. Josh Shapiro has proposed a tax rate for legalized skill games in the state, many lawmakers aren't happy with the number.
Hacksaw Gaming Slots Coming to Pennsylvania With Gaming Control Board Approval
Hacksaw Gaming has obtained its license from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, so slots like Chaos Crew are coming soon.
2017 Was A Record Year For Table Games In Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board released it's 2017 numbers. Table game revenue was up 4.4%, eclipsing $890 million for the first time in the state's history.
Boyd Forging New Territory In PA With Casino Acquisition
Just days after buying four casinos in Penn National's acquisition of Pinnacle, Boyd Gaming announces it is buying Valley Forge Casino in Pennsylvania.
Stadium Casino Narrowing Down Satellite Casino Host Contenders
With a final decision on a location due in a month, Stadium Casino and Penn National are both trying to decide on exact sites for their respective mini-casinos.