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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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Nevada Oddsmakers 30-2 in Super Bowls After Winning $11.2M on Kansas City Chiefs
February 14, 2023

Nevada Oddsmakers 30-2 in Super Bowls After Winning $11.2M on Kansas City Chiefs

Nevada oddsmakers won Sunday's Super Bowl LVII against their bettors, as sportsbooks kept $11.28 million of the $153.18 million wagered. It marks the 15th consecutive Super Bowl in which the house came out on top...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Pennsylvania Skill Gaming Manufacturer Secures Legal Victory
February 14, 2023

Pennsylvania Skill Gaming Manufacturer Secures Legal Victory

The maker of Pennsylvania Skill gaming cabinets has secured a court victory in its ongoing claim that its products don't run afoul of the state's commercial gaming laws. Pace-O-Matic (POM), a leading manufacturer of skill...

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FanDuel Super Bowl Commercial with Rob Gronkowski Panned by Bettors
February 13, 2023

FanDuel Super Bowl Commercial with Rob Gronkowski Panned by Bettors

FanDuel's big bet on Sunday's Super Bowl was a major bust, many sports bettors said after the sportsbook's prime-time commercial aired. FanDuel announced before Super Bowl LVII that it bought a 30-second commercial for $7...

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Atlantic City Casinos Will ‘Pay Fair Share,’ New Jersey Governor Assures
February 13, 2023

Atlantic City Casinos Will ‘Pay Fair Share,’ New Jersey Governor Assures

Atlantic City casinos were dealt a winning hand by the New Jersey Legislature in 2021 when the state agreed to significantly lower the nine resorts' annual property tax. Atlantic City casinos have paid a collective...

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Super Bowl Prompts 100M Sportsbook Geolocation Checks During Chiefs Thrilling 38-35 Win
February 13, 2023

Super Bowl Prompts 100M Sportsbook Geolocation Checks During Chiefs Thrilling 38-35 Win

Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles was one for the ages, a thrilling back-and-forth between the NFL's top two teams. A fourth quarter holding call on Eagles cornerback James Bradberry...

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Nevada Congressional Delegation Defends Casino Resort Fees
February 13, 2023

Nevada Congressional Delegation Defends Casino Resort Fees

Nevada's congressional delegation has come out in defense of their state's casinos that implement resort fees after President Joe Biden addressed so-called "junk fees" in his State of the Union address last week. Biden has...

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Jake’s 58 on Long Island 86’s Full New York Casino License Pursuit
February 12, 2023

Jake’s 58 on Long Island 86’s Full New York Casino License Pursuit

Jake's 58 on Long Island will not pursue one of New York's three downstate casino licenses that became available effective this year. New York passed its commercial gaming bill in 2013 that authorized as many...

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Maryland Live! Casino Poised for Expansion as Cordish Continues Investment Spree
February 10, 2023

Maryland Live! Casino Poised for Expansion as Cordish Continues Investment Spree

Maryland Live! Casino & Hotel is The Cordish Companies' flagship resort, the property that laid the foundation for the company to eventually become one of the country's largest gaming and hospitality firms. Maryland Live! was...

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Massachusetts Sportsbooks Admit Illegal Bets, WynnBet and Barstool Guilty Parties
February 10, 2023

Massachusetts Sportsbooks Admit Illegal Bets, WynnBet and Barstool Guilty Parties

Massachusetts sportsbooks commenced their operations on January 31 and, less than 10 days in, two of the three legal sports betting retailers have admitted to regulatory infractions. Massachusetts' sports betting rules prohibit sportsbooks from accepting...

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Hawaii Sports Betting and Gaming Expansion Efforts Dead Again
February 9, 2023

Hawaii Sports Betting and Gaming Expansion Efforts Dead Again

Hawaii sports betting and efforts to legalize casinos have once again been dealt a losing hand in Honolulu. Hawaii lawmakers have repeatedly denied legislation seeking to authorize sports betting, and possibly, other forms of gambling....

Written by Devin O'Connor