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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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Tipico Sportsbook ‘Fair Play Pledge’ Hopes to Change Sports Betting
February 27, 2024

Tipico Sportsbook ‘Fair Play Pledge’ Hopes to Change Sports Betting

Tipico Sportsbook hopes to revolutionize the U.S. sports betting industry with the rollout of its "Fair Play Pledge," a "holistic" program geared toward educating, rewarding, and protecting bettors. Malta-based Tipico entered the U.S. online gaming...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Philippines Casino Junkets Blamed for Money Laundering Grey Listing
February 27, 2024

Philippines Casino Junkets Blamed for Money Laundering Grey Listing

Junket groups serving the Philippines' many casinos are primarily to blame for the country remaining on an international list of nations that aren't doing enough to combat money laundering. That's according to the Financial Action...

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Delaware iGaming Revenue Up With BetRivers and Online Sports Bets
February 27, 2024

Delaware iGaming Revenue Up With BetRivers and Online Sports Bets

Delaware iGaming revenue generated online from interactive slot machines, table games, and sports betting soared in its first full month of being operated by BetRivers. Last August, the Delaware Lottery announced BetRivers, Chicago-based Rush Street...

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Iowa Casinos May Receive Tax Break as Nebraska Competitors Emerge
February 26, 2024

Iowa Casinos May Receive Tax Break as Nebraska Competitors Emerge

Iowa casinos could see their effective gaming tax lowered in the coming years if new legislation finds favor in the Des Moines capital. Iowa is home to 15 land-based commercial casinos, three riverboats, and one...

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Golden Nugget Atlantic City Begins Multimillion-Dollar Renovation
February 26, 2024

Golden Nugget Atlantic City Begins Multimillion-Dollar Renovation

Golden Nugget Atlantic City is embarking on a multimillion-dollar renovation of the Marina District property. Owned and operated by billionaire Tilman Fertitta's Houston-based Landry's, officials with the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City announced last week...

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Virginia Skill Game Dispute Heads to Legislative Conference Committee
February 26, 2024

Virginia Skill Game Dispute Heads to Legislative Conference Committee

The legal dispute over skill games in Virginia is headed for a legislative conference committee where assigned lawmakers will attempt to resolve how the controversial grey machines operate in the commonwealth. Virginia temporarily legalized skill...

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Koch PAC Ends Nikki Haley Financial Support, Trump Odds Shorten
February 26, 2024

Koch PAC Ends Nikki Haley Financial Support, Trump Odds Shorten

The Koch network's Americans for Prosperity (AFP) super political action committee has terminated its financial support of Nikki Haley's presidential campaign. The Charles Koch-funded super PAC has poured millions of dollars into the former South...

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Mississippi Could Amend Casino Law After Biloxi Project Controversy
February 25, 2024

Mississippi Could Amend Casino Law After Biloxi Project Controversy

Mississippi lawmakers in Jackson are considering legislation that would overhaul the state's rules on how new casinos along the Gulf Coast are approved. Senate Bill 2780 was introduced earlier this month by four Republican state...

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Atlantic City Boardwalk Allocated $20M for Repairs, Preservation
February 25, 2024

Atlantic City Boardwalk Allocated $20M for Repairs, Preservation

The Atlantic City Boardwalk will undergo a $20 million repair to preserve the iconic waterfront promenade that dates back to 1870. On Friday, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced $100 million in funding for...

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Ohio Sports Betting Rules Amended To Prohibit College Player Props
February 24, 2024

Ohio Sports Betting Rules Amended To Prohibit College Player Props

Officials at the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) have amended their regulations on sports betting. They now prohibit sportsbooks from continuing to offer player prop bets involving college athletes. On the request of Gov. Mike...

Written by Devin O'Connor