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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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Squirrels are Amazing Gamblers, University of Michigan Research Discovers
January 23, 2023

Squirrels are Amazing Gamblers, University of Michigan Research Discovers

North American red squirrels, new research finds, are quite skilled at gambling. University of Michigan biopsychology research fellow Dr. Lauren Petrullo recently discovered that North American red squirrels living in highly variable environments, such as...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Rivers Portsmouth, Virginia’s First Permanent Casino, Opens With BetRivers Sportsbook
January 21, 2023

Rivers Portsmouth, Virginia’s First Permanent Casino, Opens With BetRivers Sportsbook

Rivers Portsmouth will become the first permanent casino to open in Virginia next week on Monday, Jan. 23. The casino's first guests will be able to gamble on slot machines and table games -- and...

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Fanatics Opens First In-Stadium NFL Sportsbook at Commanders’ FedExField
January 20, 2023

Fanatics Opens First In-Stadium NFL Sportsbook at Commanders’ FedExField

The NFL's first in-stadium sportsbook has been opened by an entity that wasn't even engaged in gaming or sports betting only a couple of years ago. Fanatics, the global brand best known for its licensed...

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Massachusetts Sports Betting Approvals: DraftKings, FanDuel, Four Others
January 20, 2023

Massachusetts Sports Betting Approvals: DraftKings, FanDuel, Four Others

Massachusetts sports betting is expected to begin before the end of the month. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) concluded its marathon review of applications on Thursday by signing off on six additional operators. Since early...

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Nevada Casinos Report Net Income Record of $4.12B in 2022 Fiscal Year
January 20, 2023

Nevada Casinos Report Net Income Record of $4.12B in 2022 Fiscal Year

Nevada casinos had their best business year in 2022,as net income from gaming, hotel rooms, food and beverage, and entertainment hit a new high. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) on Thursday released its annual...

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Maryland Sportsbooks Submit Diversity Plans, but Licenses Can’t Be Revoked on Regulatory Condition
January 19, 2023

Maryland Sportsbooks Submit Diversity Plans, but Licenses Can’t Be Revoked on Regulatory Condition

Under state law, Maryland sportsbooks are required to submit diversity plans to the state's Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC). The blueprints of how each operator will increase diversity among its organization must be received...

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Detroit Casinos Win $1.28B in 2022, Brick-and-Mortar Play Shrinks
January 19, 2023

Detroit Casinos Win $1.28B in 2022, Brick-and-Mortar Play Shrinks

Detroit casinos combined to win $1.276 billion in 2022, 1.4% lower than what MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown won in 2021. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) said the state's three...

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Pennsylvania Woman Charged for Leaving Children, Dog Inside Car Outside Casino
January 19, 2023

Pennsylvania Woman Charged for Leaving Children, Dog Inside Car Outside Casino

A Pennsylvania woman is facing criminal charges after state police say she allegedly left two children and a dog in her car while she gambled inside a casino. The Pennsylvania State Police's Gaming Enforcement Bureau...

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Pennsylvania Second-Richest Gaming State in 2022, Edges New Jersey by $28K
January 18, 2023

Pennsylvania Second-Richest Gaming State in 2022, Edges New Jersey by $28K

Pennsylvania was the nation's second-richest gaming state in 2022. But only by the slimmest of margins. A day after New Jersey revealed that its full-year gaming revenue totaled a little more than $5.2 billion, state...

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Former Georgia Chief Justice: Sports Betting Doesn’t Require Constitutional Amendment
January 18, 2023

Former Georgia Chief Justice: Sports Betting Doesn’t Require Constitutional Amendment

Georgia's former chief justice, who oversaw the state's highest judicial authority, doesn't think a constitutional amendment is needed to authorize gambling on sports. Harold Melton served as chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court from...

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