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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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US Open at Unfamiliar Los Angeles C.C. Has Bettors Struggling to Determine Favorite
June 12, 2023

US Open at Unfamiliar Los Angeles C.C. Has Bettors Struggling to Determine Favorite

The 123rd US Open returns to California for a 15th time this week, but the national championship is being played at Los Angeles Country Club for the first time. LACC, as the prestigious track on...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Maryland Sportsbook Requests to Ease Incentives Rules Denied
June 12, 2023

Maryland Sportsbook Requests to Ease Incentives Rules Denied

Maryland sportsbook operators have seen their numerous requests made to the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) for more lax regulations regarding incentives and promotions be continually denied. That's according to records recently obtained...

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Seneca Nation Compact Bill Slows in State Assembly Over Rochester Casino Rumors
June 12, 2023

Seneca Nation Compact Bill Slows in State Assembly Over Rochester Casino Rumors

The Seneca Nation and state officials last week made the surprising announcement that the two sides had reached an agreement in principle for a new 20-year, Class III gaming compact. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul...

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Harrah’s Nebraska Opens Temporary Casino, WarHorse Lincoln Readying Sportsbook
June 12, 2023

Harrah’s Nebraska Opens Temporary Casino, WarHorse Lincoln Readying Sportsbook

Harrah's Nebraska is opening inside the Platte County Agricultural Park, commonly called "Ag Park," at 9 a.m. local time on Monday morning. Caesars Entertainment's interim casino features about 200 slot machines and simulcast pari-mutuel wagering...

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Donald Trump Federal Indictment Lengthens 2024 Odds
June 9, 2023

Donald Trump Federal Indictment Lengthens 2024 Odds

The United States government on Thursday indicted former President Donald Trump on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach. The prosecution comes less than three months after the billionaire...

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Catawba Tribe Hopes to Secure Online Sportsbook License in North Carolina
June 9, 2023

Catawba Tribe Hopes to Secure Online Sportsbook License in North Carolina

Officials with the Catawba Tribe in North Carolina say they will pursue an online sportsbook license after state lawmakers this week agreed on a sports betting measure. The North Carolina General Assembly earlier this week...

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Tom Brady Assisting NFL in Warning Players About League Gambling Policy
June 9, 2023

Tom Brady Assisting NFL in Warning Players About League Gambling Policy

Tom Brady isn't coming out of retirement, but that doesn't mean his days with the NFL are completely finished. Brady, 45, has been enlisted by the professional football league to better disseminate the message to...

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BetMGM Launches Online Sportsbook in Puerto Rico With Casino del Mar at La Concha
June 9, 2023

BetMGM Launches Online Sportsbook in Puerto Rico With Casino del Mar at La Concha

BetMGM is the first online sportsbook to go live in Puerto Rico. The platform's launch comes almost four years after Puerto Rico legalized in-person and online sports betting. In July 2019, the Legislative Assembly of...

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Pennsylvania Gaming Control Says 20K Self-Exclusion Requests Fulfilled
June 8, 2023

Pennsylvania Gaming Control Says 20K Self-Exclusion Requests Fulfilled

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) this week announced a celebratory milestone of sorts. That's when the state regulatory agency said it completed its 20,000th voluntary request to be excluded from entering and participating in...

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Seneca Nation, New York Agree to New 20-Year Gaming Compact
June 8, 2023

Seneca Nation, New York Agree to New 20-Year Gaming Compact

The Seneca Nation in upstate New York has reached an agreement in principle for a new 20-year, Class III gaming compact that will allow the tribe to continue operating its three casino resorts. The federally...

Written by Devin O'Connor