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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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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...

Written by Devin O'Connor
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
Petersburg Fields Five Responses to Casino Request for Proposal
April 9, 2024

Petersburg Fields Five Responses to Casino Request for Proposal

The Petersburg City Council's Request for Proposal (RFP) period that ended last month garnered five responses from companies interested in possibly partnering with the Virginia town on a casino resort development. State lawmakers this year...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Atlantic City Casino Profits Slide in 2023, Report Adds to Industry Concerns
April 8, 2024

Atlantic City Casino Profits Slide in 2023, Report Adds to Industry Concerns

Atlantic City casinos managed to increase their net revenue last year, but the higher income wasn't enough to offset increased overhead. That led to year-over-year profit declines. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE)...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Churchill Downs Opens Casino Portion of Terre Haute Resort in Indiana
April 8, 2024

Churchill Downs Opens Casino Portion of Terre Haute Resort in Indiana

Churchill Downs has opened the first phase of its $290 million Terre Haute Casino Resort in Indiana. Last Friday, Terre Haute Casino Resort's first guests were welcomed after Churchill brass and state and local officials...

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Melco Resorts Awards Founder and CEO Stock Bonus Despite Company’s Downfall
April 8, 2024

Melco Resorts Awards Founder and CEO Stock Bonus Despite Company’s Downfall

Melco Resorts & Entertainment is carrying on its tradition of awarding its founder, chairman, and chief executive officer with a spring stock bonus despite the company's post-pandemic struggles. Hong Kong-based Melco owns and operates integrated...

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Petersburg Casino Bill Returns to Virginia General Assembly on Governor’s Action
April 8, 2024

Petersburg Casino Bill Returns to Virginia General Assembly on Governor’s Action

The Petersburg casino bill passed by the Virginia General Assembly is returning to the legislature after Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) amended the statute, which seeks to qualify the city for a casino license. Youngkin opted...

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South Carolina and UConn Favored in NCAA Title Games Against Iowa, Purdue
April 7, 2024

South Carolina and UConn Favored in NCAA Title Games Against Iowa, Purdue

The women's and men's March Madness tournaments are down to the final four teams. The women's tourney concludes this afternoon when South Carolina and Iowa -- both one seeds -- give the public and newly...

Written by Devin O'Connor