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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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Illegal Offshore Sportsbooks Took More March Madness Action Than Legal Operators
April 12, 2024

Illegal Offshore Sportsbooks Took More March Madness Action Than Legal Operators

Despite legal sports betting being more widely available in the United States than ever before, a study on the 2024 men's and women's NCAA March Madness tournaments concluded that illegal offshore sportsbooks still outpaced regulated...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Delaware Online Sports Betting Market Could Expand With Additional Operators
April 12, 2024

Delaware Online Sports Betting Market Could Expand With Additional Operators

Legislation introduced in Delaware seeks to expand the First State's online sports betting market from a sole operator. Online sports betting in Delaware began only last December despite the state being among the first to...

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Las Vegas Final Four Sites Picked, Mandalay Bay Convention Center Ditched
April 12, 2024

Las Vegas Final Four Sites Picked, Mandalay Bay Convention Center Ditched

Las Vegas will host the men's 2028 NCAA March Madness Final Four at Allegiant Stadium. While that's been known since the NCAA announced Sin City as its 2028 host almost two years ago, local officials...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Florida Begins Unlicensed Slot Machine Crackdown Following Bill Enactment
April 11, 2024

Florida Begins Unlicensed Slot Machine Crackdown Following Bill Enactment

Law enforcement officials in Florida wasted little time in initiating their crackdown on suspected illegal slot machines after Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) last week signed legislation allowing seized machines and associated money to become state...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Pope County Casino License Rules Advance in Arkansas Legislature
April 11, 2024

Pope County Casino License Rules Advance in Arkansas Legislature

A statute that would amend Arkansas' casino licensing protocols and allow the Arkansas Racing Commission (ARC) to conduct another bidding round for a gaming concession in Pope County has advanced in the state Legislature. The...

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Harrah’s New Orleans Rebrand to Caesars and Hotel Opening Set for This Fall
April 11, 2024

Harrah’s New Orleans Rebrand to Caesars and Hotel Opening Set for This Fall

Harrah's New Orleans officials said this week that the Big Easy casino's rebranding to Caesars and the opening of the destination's first on-site hotel are slated for this fall. Harrah's New Orleans struck a deal...

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Scottie Scheffler Dominating Masters Action, Tiger Also Spurring Many Bets
April 10, 2024

Scottie Scheffler Dominating Masters Action, Tiger Also Spurring Many Bets

For the second consecutive year, world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler arrives at Augusta National Golf Club as the betting favorite for the Masters. Two leading sportsbooks told Casino.org on Wednesday, the day before the 2024...

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New Jersey Bill Filed to Prohibit College Player Props at Sportsbooks
April 10, 2024

New Jersey Bill Filed to Prohibit College Player Props at Sportsbooks

Legislation filed this week in New Jersey seeks to fully prohibit sportsbooks from allowing bets on a college athlete's individual performance. New Jersey already prohibits college player props involving athletes enrolled at universities based in...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Detroit Casinos Rebound in March, Win Nearly $123.9M
April 10, 2024

Detroit Casinos Rebound in March, Win Nearly $123.9M

Detroit casinos rebounded in March after experiencing year-over-year losses in the first two months to begin the year. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) on Tuesday unveiled that the three commercial casinos in Detroit combined...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Virginia Gov. Glenn Younkin Amends Skill Game Bill, Returns Legislation to Assembly
April 10, 2024

Virginia Gov. Glenn Younkin Amends Skill Game Bill, Returns Legislation to Assembly

Virginia Gov. Glenn Younkin (R) this week returned legislation that seeks to create a regulatory framework for skill games to operate in the commonwealth. The governor rewrote much of the skill game bill. His changes...

Written by Devin O'Connor