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Devin O'Connor

Devin O'Connor is a senior reporter for Casino.org, covering politics, casino business, and gaming news.

Devin came on board with Casino.org in 2014. He lives in Arlington, Va.

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Atlantic City Casino Workers Hope New Jersey’s Next Gov. Will Clear the Air
June 12, 2025

Atlantic City Casino Workers Hope New Jersey’s Next Gov. Will Clear the Air

New Jersey will elect its next governor in November Mikie Sherrill is the Democratic nominee, while Jack Ciattarelli is on the Republican ticket Neither candidate explicitly supports an Atlantic City casino smoking ban Atlantic City...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Pennsylvania Skill Game Proponent Says Proposed Tax Rate Only a Starting Point
June 12, 2025

Pennsylvania Skill Game Proponent Says Proposed Tax Rate Only a Starting Point

Lawmakers in Pennsylvania continue to discuss skill games The controversial games provide small businesses with critical revenue, supporters say Casino and lottery reps say the slot-like games poach play from their enterprises A lawmaker in...

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World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler Represents Major Liability for US Open Sportsbooks
June 11, 2025

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler Represents Major Liability for US Open Sportsbooks

Scottie Scheffler is the U.S. Open betting favorite Scheffler's pretournament odds are at near-historic pricing Bryson DeChambeau is another popular bet Scottie Scheffler is a historic favorite at this week's United States Open. Scheffler, unquestionably...

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Pennsylvania Man Fueled Multimillion-Dollar Sports Betting Habit by Defrauding Title Insurance Underwriter
June 11, 2025

Pennsylvania Man Fueled Multimillion-Dollar Sports Betting Habit by Defrauding Title Insurance Underwriter

A Pennsylvania man has admitted to stealing money to fund his gambling addiction Federal prosecutors say Louis Belletieri pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud Belletieri stole millions of dollars from a title insurance...

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Sports Betting Alliance Fields Fifth Member, bet365 Joins Advocacy
June 11, 2025

Sports Betting Alliance Fields Fifth Member, bet365 Joins Advocacy

Bet365 has joined the Sports Betting Alliance The SBA supports legal sports betting in all 50 states The SBA also opposes unregulated online gaming The Sports Betting Alliance is growing. The nonprofit trade group that...

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Missouri Pinpoints Sports Betting Start Date — It’s Not What Bettors Hoped
June 11, 2025

Missouri Pinpoints Sports Betting Start Date — It’s Not What Bettors Hoped

Missouri sports betting won't begin until Dec. 1, 2025 State gaming officials had hoped to expedite the sports betting launch Missouri State Secretary Denny Hoskin's office denied the earlier start The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC)...

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NCAA March Madness Player Abuse From Enraged Sports Bettors Declines
June 10, 2025

NCAA March Madness Player Abuse From Enraged Sports Bettors Declines

The NCAA says March Madness players were harassed less in 2025 The NCAA has contracted Signify to monitor social media abuse of its student-athletes Law enforcement was notified about 10 instances of online threats to...

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Blackstone Again Considering Initial Public Offering of Spanish Gaming Group Cirsa
June 10, 2025

Blackstone Again Considering Initial Public Offering of Spanish Gaming Group Cirsa

Blackstone is reportedly considering a Cirsa IPO Cirsa is a large Spain-based gaming organization Cirsa manages over 400 casinos and gaming halls The Blackstone Group is reportedly once again considering bringing on individual investors and...

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Florida A&M AD Angela Suggs Surrenders on Theft Charges, Allegations Include Casino Trips
June 10, 2025

Florida A&M AD Angela Suggs Surrenders on Theft Charges, Allegations Include Casino Trips

Florida A&M's athletics director is facing felony theft charges Law enforcement alleges that Angela Suggs stole from a nonprofit Some of the alleged spending took place at casinos Angela Adams Suggs, 55, who was hired...

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Gaming Regulators in Maine Caution Public About Unregulated Casino Websites
June 10, 2025

Gaming Regulators in Maine Caution Public About Unregulated Casino Websites

Maine gaming regulators are reminding the public that iGaming is illegal Maine is home to legal online sports betting and fantasy sports Online slots and table games remain prohibited Lawmakers in Maine continue to consider...

Written by Devin O'Connor