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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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Mojo, Sports Exchange Startup Backed By Alex Rodriguez, Announces Layoffs
December 4, 2023

Mojo, Sports Exchange Startup Backed By Alex Rodriguez, Announces Layoffs

Mojo, a sportsbook exchange financially backed by Alex Rodriguez, laid off 20% of its workforce last week. Financial and business news media outlet Business Insider reports that the A-Rod-supported sports betting industry startup is reworking...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Ousted US Rep. George Santos Allegedly Used Campaign Funds for Casino Trips
December 3, 2023

Ousted US Rep. George Santos Allegedly Used Campaign Funds for Casino Trips

Former US Rep. George Santos (R-New York) was ousted from his seat in Congress on Friday by a bipartisan vote of 311-114. The tally included 105 Republicans voting in favor of forcing the scandal-plagued congressional...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Michigan, Texas Favored in College Football Playoff Against Alabama, Washington
December 3, 2023

Michigan, Texas Favored in College Football Playoff Against Alabama, Washington

The Michigan Wolverines (13-0, Big Ten) and Texas Longhorns (12-1, Big 12) are the early betting favorites in their respective College Football Playoff (CFP) Semifinal games respectively against Alabama (12-1, SEC) and Washington (13-0, Pac-12)....

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Pennsylvania Skill Games Win Major Court Ruling, But State to Appeal Decision
December 2, 2023

Pennsylvania Skill Games Win Major Court Ruling, But State to Appeal Decision

Pennsylvania skill games secured a major legal victory this week when the state's Commonwealth Court upheld a lower county judge's ruling that concluded the controversial terminals commonly found in restaurants, bars, convenience stores, and private...

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Iowa Lottery Reports Incorrect Powerball Numbers, Pays Out ‘Losing’ Tickets
December 2, 2023

Iowa Lottery Reports Incorrect Powerball Numbers, Pays Out ‘Losing’ Tickets

Officials with the Iowa Lottery say human error resulted in Powerball numbers being incorrectly reported last week in the Hawkeye State. The Iowa Lottery initially reported that the winning white ball numbers for Monday night's...

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Connecticut Lottery Picks Fanatics as Next Sportsbook Partner
December 1, 2023

Connecticut Lottery Picks Fanatics as Next Sportsbook Partner

The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) has selected Fanatics Betting and Gaming as its next sports betting partner. The CLC said it fielded several bids for its sports betting partnership and the presentation from Fanatics was...

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Macau Casino Win Cools in November Following October Post-Pandemic High
December 1, 2023

Macau Casino Win Cools in November Following October Post-Pandemic High

Macau casino revenue cooled off slightly from the Chinese enclave's post-pandemic high experienced in October. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) from Games of Fortune, as the Macau government refers to its casino operations, totaled MOP16.04 billion...

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Vietnam Seeks Bids to Manage Country’s $2.2B Van Don Casino Resort
December 1, 2023

Vietnam Seeks Bids to Manage Country’s $2.2B Van Don Casino Resort

The Vietnam government hopes to field interest from potential casino operators for its forthcoming $2.18 billion integrated resort casino. Vietnam's Ministry of Planning and Investment last week announced new details on the government's planned investment...

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Nevada Casinos Post Best October Ever, Win $1.3B From Gamblers
November 30, 2023

Nevada Casinos Post Best October Ever, Win $1.3B From Gamblers

Nevada casinos maintained their winning ways in October, as gross gaming revenue (GGR) totaled more than $1.315 billion. It's the best October ever for the Nevada gaming industry and the sixth-best gaming month on record....

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MGM Unveils Empire City Overhaul in Hopes of Securing New York Casino License
November 30, 2023

MGM Unveils Empire City Overhaul in Hopes of Securing New York Casino License

MGM Resorts International unveiled Wednesday the company's vision for what its Empire City Casino might look like if the property is awarded one of the three downstate New York gaming concessions that would provide privileges...

Written by Devin O'Connor