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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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Ukraine Seizes Almost $19M From iGaming Firm Accused of Tax Evasion
February 8, 2024

Ukraine Seizes Almost $19M From iGaming Firm Accused of Tax Evasion

Ukraine is prosecuting one of its largest online casino operators on allegations that the company orchestrated a comprehensive scheme to reduce its tax bill. In a statement from Ukraine's Economic Security Bureau, the government alleges...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Sportsbook Leaders Commission Poll on Nebraska Online Sports Bets
February 8, 2024

Sportsbook Leaders Commission Poll on Nebraska Online Sports Bets

Several leading sportsbook operators are behind a public opinion poll asking Nebraskans about online sports betting. The Lincoln Journal Star this week reported that FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, and Caesars Sportsbook -- all typically rivals --...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Alabama Governor Urges Lawmakers to Legalize Casinos, State Lottery
February 8, 2024

Alabama Governor Urges Lawmakers to Legalize Casinos, State Lottery

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) used her State of the State Address on Tuesday night to urge lawmakers in Montgomery to send a bill to her desk authorizing a state lottery, commercial casinos, or ideally,...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Maryland Casinos Continue Slide, Gross Revenue Down 8% in January
February 7, 2024

Maryland Casinos Continue Slide, Gross Revenue Down 8% in January

Maryland casinos continued to experience reduced play on their gaming floors in January. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission revealed January casino numbers this week. The latest monthly report showed a year-over-year decline in...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Florida Everglades Casino Ready to Open Along Alligator Alley
February 7, 2024

Florida Everglades Casino Ready to Open Along Alligator Alley

An Everglades casino with bingo-based "slot" machines will soon open along Alligator Alley, aka Interstate 75. Later this month, travelers driving from Miami to Naples can refill, grab a coffee, and play an electronic bingo-based...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Online Sports Betting Study Raises Problem Gambling, Financial Concerns
February 7, 2024

Online Sports Betting Study Raises Problem Gambling, Financial Concerns

A new online sports betting study presents several alarms for the gaming industry, as many Americans believe such gambling is a bad bet for society. The Siena College Research Institute and St. Bonaventure University's Jandoli...

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Pennsylvania Governor Ready to Reap Tax Rewards of Legal Skill Games
February 7, 2024

Pennsylvania Governor Ready to Reap Tax Rewards of Legal Skill Games

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) wants to legalize and heavily tax skill gaming machines to partially help fund his proposed $48.3 billion budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Shapiro's spending plan represents a 7% year-over-year...

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US Sportsbook Brand Leaders Scale Back Advertising Spend in 2023
February 6, 2024

US Sportsbook Brand Leaders Scale Back Advertising Spend in 2023

FanDuel, DraftKings, and BetMGM, the three leading sportsbooks in the U.S., scaled back their advertising spending in 2023. That's as the emerging gaming market consolidates and the race to attract bettors calms. According to MediaRadar,...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Joe Biden Tweets Resort Fees Disdain After Las Vegas Campaigning
February 6, 2024

Joe Biden Tweets Resort Fees Disdain After Las Vegas Campaigning

President Joe Biden arrived in Las Vegas on Sunday, and by the time he left on Monday morning, he was tweeting his disdain for pesky junk fees. Junk fees, commonly called resort fees in the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Virginia Skill Gaming May Not Return Soon to Small Businesses
February 6, 2024

Virginia Skill Gaming May Not Return Soon to Small Businesses

Virginia skill gaming machines have been powered down in small businesses across the Commonwealth. That's since the state's Supreme Court in October overturned a circuit court judge's decision to issue an injunction that had allowed...

Written by Devin O'Connor