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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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Fanatics Sportsbook Bows in Connecticut After Reaching Lottery Partnership
December 12, 2023

Fanatics Sportsbook Bows in Connecticut After Reaching Lottery Partnership

The Fanatics Sportsbook went live in-person and online in Connecticut on Tuesday, less than two weeks after the sports betting operator struck a deal for market entry. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is a subsidiary of...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Bally’s Evansville Scammed Out of $212K Through Vendor Phishing Scheme
December 12, 2023

Bally’s Evansville Scammed Out of $212K Through Vendor Phishing Scheme

Officials with Bally's Evansville in Indiana tell police the business was the recent victim of a phishing scam that resulted in the casino misdirecting more than $212K. The Evansville Police Department reports that Bally's Evansville...

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Former NJ Senate President and Atlantic City Ally Stephen Sweeney Mounts Gubernatorial Bid
December 12, 2023

Former NJ Senate President and Atlantic City Ally Stephen Sweeney Mounts Gubernatorial Bid

Stephen Sweeney, the longtime New Jersey lawmaker who was a political newcomer, shockingly defeated during the 2021 election, is mounting a comeback with his eyes set on the highest office in the Garden State. Sweeney...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Vienna Town Council Opposes Fairfax Casino Through Legislative Agenda
December 12, 2023

Vienna Town Council Opposes Fairfax Casino Through Legislative Agenda

The Vienna Town Council in Virginia's Fairfax County has formally opposed allowing a commercial casino in the area. Last week, the Vienna council, composed of Mayor Linda Colbert and six councilors, amended its 2024 Legislative...

Written by Devin O'Connor
FanDuel Latest Sportsbook to Secure Market Access in North Carolina
December 11, 2023

FanDuel Latest Sportsbook to Secure Market Access in North Carolina

FanDuel has secured market access in North Carolina by partnering with the PGA Tour. The Sports Business Journal broke the news that FanDuel, a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, and the PGA Tour reached an operating...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Files Civil Suit Against Disgraced Former Leader
December 11, 2023

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Files Civil Suit Against Disgraced Former Leader

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe in Massachusetts wants to recoup alleged financial losses and legal costs from its former leader, That's after he was found guilty last year of extortion and accepting bribes. The tribe has...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Resorts World Sentosa Slapped With $1.7M Fine for Regulatory Shortcomings
December 11, 2023

Resorts World Sentosa Slapped With $1.7M Fine for Regulatory Shortcomings

Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore has been fined S$2.25 million (US$1.67 million) for regulatory shortcomings related to the integrated resort casino's anti-money laundering processes. Singapore's Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) announced the financial penalty last week...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Kentucky Sports Betting Exceeding Revenue Expectations, Gov. Andy Beshear Says
December 9, 2023

Kentucky Sports Betting Exceeding Revenue Expectations, Gov. Andy Beshear Says

Kentucky sports betting is off to a fast start. Sports betting is the state's first significant expansion of gambling in decades -- aside from the Kentucky General Assembly passing legislation to solidify the legality of...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Cherokee Nation Casino in Arkansas Gains Support From Pope County Quorum Court
December 8, 2023

Cherokee Nation Casino in Arkansas Gains Support From Pope County Quorum Court

The Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) gained critical support this week for its $300 million Arkansas casino project called Legends Resort & Casino in Russellville. Pope County was one of two counties, with Jefferson the other,...

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Virginia Police Encourage Public to Snitch on Illegal Gaming Operations
December 8, 2023

Virginia Police Encourage Public to Snitch on Illegal Gaming Operations

Police in Virginia are asking for the public's help in identifying suspected illegal gambling operations. This week, Virginia State Police launched its Gaming Tip Line, an online form and telephone hotline where the public can...

Written by Devin O'Connor