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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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Rivers Schenectady Denies Politics Played Role in Casino Ditching Cage Wars
January 9, 2025

Rivers Schenectady Denies Politics Played Role in Casino Ditching Cage Wars

Officials with Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady in Upstate New York are denying rumblings that the resort parted ways with a mixed martial arts (MMA) promoter because of differing political opinions. Cage Wars is an...

Written by Devin O'Connor
More Penn Entertainment Sportsbooks Rebranding to ESPN Bet
January 9, 2025

More Penn Entertainment Sportsbooks Rebranding to ESPN Bet

Penn Entertainment is rebranding another 10 of its casino sportsbooks after selling off Barstool Sports in August 2023 and entering into a 10-year, $1.5 billion deal with ESPN to leverage the sports media giant's likeness...

Written by Devin O'Connor
The Coney Pledges $200M Community Trust if Granted Casino License
January 9, 2025

The Coney Pledges $200M Community Trust if Granted Casino License

The proposed Coney Casino & Resort in Brooklyn is sweetening its pitch in hopes of landing one of the three commercial gaming licenses allocated for New York's downstate region. Robert Cornegy, a former Democratic member...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Kentucky Casino Bill Would Give Voters Control
January 8, 2025

Kentucky Casino Bill Would Give Voters Control

January marks the start of a new year and legislatures across the nation convening for their 2025 sessions. Gaming expansion is again a topic of discussion in several state capitals, and that lends even to...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Northern Virginia Casino Bill Introduced, Tysons Development Could Cost $6B
January 8, 2025

Northern Virginia Casino Bill Introduced, Tysons Development Could Cost $6B

Legislation to allow a casino in Northern Virginia in Tysons has again been introduced in the Richmond capital. However, this year the measure has a new, more powerful primary sponsor. On Tuesday, Virginia Senate Majority...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Federal Regulatory Boss Whose Agency Oversees Election Betting Resigns
January 8, 2025

Federal Regulatory Boss Whose Agency Oversees Election Betting Resigns

The chair of the federal agency that regulates derivates markets, which has recently expanded to include controversial wagering on politics, is resigning. Rostin Behnam was first appointed to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Cedar Rapids Casino Studies Suggest Iowa Gaming Market Already Saturated
January 8, 2025

Cedar Rapids Casino Studies Suggest Iowa Gaming Market Already Saturated

Two studies probing the economic impact of allowing a casino in Cedar Rapids concluded that Iowa's commercial gaming industry has likely already reached its saturation point. Last summer, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC)...

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Rivers Casino Philadelphia Informs Employees of Data Breach
January 7, 2025

Rivers Casino Philadelphia Informs Employees of Data Breach

Rivers Casino Philadelphia has acknowledged that its computer systems storing sensitive information on employees were compromised last fall. In a letter to employees, the casino owned and operated by Rush Street Gaming confirmed a "data...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Virginia Latest State to Field iGaming Legislation, Strong Opposition Likely
January 7, 2025

Virginia Latest State to Field iGaming Legislation, Strong Opposition Likely

Virginia is the latest state to see a statute to authorize online casino gambling filed in its capital. It's the start of a new year, and with state legislatures assembling for their 2025 sessions, gaming...

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Maryland iGaming Bill Filed, State Voters Would Have Final Say on Online Casinos
January 7, 2025

Maryland iGaming Bill Filed, State Voters Would Have Final Say on Online Casinos

Legislation to authorize online casino gambling in Maryland was filed this week by the same House lawmaker who last year unsuccessfully fought for internet casinos and table games. House Delegate Vanessa Atterbeary (D-Howard) prefiled House...

Written by Devin O'Connor