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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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Petersburg Casino Bill Clears Virginia Assembly, Referendum Faces Final Hurdle
March 11, 2024

Petersburg Casino Bill Clears Virginia Assembly, Referendum Faces Final Hurdle

The odds of a casino coming to Petersburg shortened last week ahead of the Virginia General Assembly's March 9 adjournment. Senate Bill 628 passed the House of Delegates on Thursday by a 78-18 vote. The...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Rudy Gobert Fined $100K by NBA for Gesture Insinuating Game is Fixed
March 11, 2024

Rudy Gobert Fined $100K by NBA for Gesture Insinuating Game is Fixed

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has been fined $100K by the NBA. The penalty was assessed for what the league determined to be "an inappropriate and unprofessional gesture." The incident happened during the team's 113-104...

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Grand Island Casino Resort at Fonner Park in Nebraska Sets Opening
March 10, 2024

Grand Island Casino Resort at Fonner Park in Nebraska Sets Opening

Officials with Grand Island Casino Resort, one of five casinos under construction in Nebraska, have revealed when they hope to open the $100 million destination. Iowa-based Elite Casino Resorts has announced that it hopes to...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Missouri Gubernatorial Candidate Introduces Skill Gaming Bill
March 8, 2024

Missouri Gubernatorial Candidate Introduces Skill Gaming Bill

Missouri House Minority Leader Crystal Quade (D-Greene) is seeking the state's highest government office. Before she potentially departs the state House for the Governor's Mansion, Quade wants to settle the ongoing controversy surrounding skill gaming....

Written by Devin O'Connor
Alabama Gaming Bills Likely Headed to Conference Following Senate Changes
March 8, 2024

Alabama Gaming Bills Likely Headed to Conference Following Senate Changes

The future of an Alabama lottery, tribal and commercial casinos, and sports betting will likely be determined in a conference committee. That's after the Senate made vast changes to the bills passed last month by...

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Casino.org Announces Sun Princess Cruise Giveaway With Free Casino Play
March 8, 2024

Casino.org Announces Sun Princess Cruise Giveaway With Free Casino Play

Casino.org is searching for a person interested in a free luxury cruise who also likes to gamble on someone else's dime. Casino.org, the world's #1 guide to online casinos and provider of gambling news from...

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Betting on Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Netflix Fight to Be Determined
March 7, 2024

Betting on Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Netflix Fight to Be Determined

Netflix confirmed on Thursday that YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul and boxing legend Mike Tyson will come to blows during a July 20 bout at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the NFL Dallas Cowboys. The...

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Maryland Casinos Benefit From Leap Year, February Gaming Win Up 1%
March 7, 2024

Maryland Casinos Benefit From Leap Year, February Gaming Win Up 1%

Maryland casinos ended their monthly gaming revenue slide last month, as the six properties saw their combined win increase by 1.4%. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission reports that the commercial brick-and-mortar casinos generated...

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Study: Sports Betting Regulations Can Have Adverse Effects, Drive Consumers Offshore
March 7, 2024

Study: Sports Betting Regulations Can Have Adverse Effects, Drive Consumers Offshore

A new study concludes that sports betting regulations designed to protect athletes can have adverse impacts and drive consumers to offshore sportsbooks. The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) in Belgium recently commissioned a study to...

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Illinois Mayor Accused of Misusing Funds, Partying in Las Vegas, Vetoes Probe
March 7, 2024

Illinois Mayor Accused of Misusing Funds, Partying in Las Vegas, Vetoes Probe

Tiffany Henyard (D), the mayor of Dolton, Ill. is accused of spending more than $1 million of taxpayer money to fund her lavish lifestyle. That included a security detail worthy of a U.S. president. Now...

Written by Devin O'Connor