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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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Esports Betting Live in New Jersey, Video Game Industry Flaunts Lofty Projections
April 5, 2022

Esports Betting Live in New Jersey, Video Game Industry Flaunts Lofty Projections

Legal esports betting is officially up and running in New Jersey. VIE.gg, an esports betting platform, recently completed its five-day "soft play" period. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) liked what it saw...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Tiger Woods Masters Betting Front-Runner, as Tiger Watch Continues
April 4, 2022

Tiger Woods Masters Betting Front-Runner, as Tiger Watch Continues

Tiger Woods says he'll be a game-time decision for this week's Masters tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. And until his announcement comes as to whether he'll play, the storyline will dominate the headlines for...

Written by Devin O'Connor
MGM Springfield Crook Who Cheated Table Game Ordered to Repay Casino $30K
April 4, 2022

MGM Springfield Crook Who Cheated Table Game Ordered to Repay Casino $30K

MGM Springfield will be made whole on more than $30,000 a Massachusetts man pleaded guilty to swindling from the casino. Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced last week that a Holyoke resident has agreed to...

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Marijuana Reclassification Odds Remain Long Because of US Senate Opposition
April 4, 2022

Marijuana Reclassification Odds Remain Long Because of US Senate Opposition

Marijuana legalization advocates scored a major victory last week, with the US House of Representatives voting to decriminalize cannabis on the federal level. But bettors aren't high on the prospects of the Senate following suit....

Written by Devin O'Connor
Foxwoods Puerto Rico Bringing DraftKings Sportsbook to US Caribbean Island
April 4, 2022

Foxwoods Puerto Rico Bringing DraftKings Sportsbook to US Caribbean Island

Foxwoods Puerto Rico is bringing sports betting to the island by way of DraftKings. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, the tribe that owns and operates Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut, plus Foxwoods El San Juan...

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Camelot Group Demands UK Gambling Commission Explanation, Initiates Lawsuit
April 1, 2022

Camelot Group Demands UK Gambling Commission Explanation, Initiates Lawsuit

The Camelot Group isn't going quietly in its recent defeat of maintaining operations of the UK National Lottery after its current license expires at the end of 2023. In a strongly-worded statement, Camelot Group CEO...

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Massachusetts Sports Betting Gains Influential Ally in Attorney General Healey
April 1, 2022

Massachusetts Sports Betting Gains Influential Ally in Attorney General Healey

Massachusetts sports betting support continues growing in the commonwealth. The latest government official to attach their name to the gaming expansion effort is Attorney General Maura Healey. Healey issuing her support is most certainly a...

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Macau Executive Council Advances Junket Law Changes, March Revenue Plummets
April 1, 2022

Macau Executive Council Advances Junket Law Changes, March Revenue Plummets

The Macau Executive Council confirmed proposed amendments to the enclave's VIP junket laws this week. They did so by submitting an updated legal framework to the Legislative Assembly for final approval. Known as the "Legal...

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Steve Wynn Could Face Discipline in Nevada Following State Supreme Court Ruling
March 31, 2022

Steve Wynn Could Face Discipline in Nevada Following State Supreme Court Ruling

Steve Wynn has sought to live a quiet life outside the public eye since his reputation was forever tarnished in January of 2018. But a ruling this week by the highest court in Nevada could...

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Tiger Woods Masters Tease Continues, Oddsmakers Hope He Plays
March 31, 2022

Tiger Woods Masters Tease Continues, Oddsmakers Hope He Plays

Tiger Woods always has the eyes and ears of the golf world. The media hawks have been circling Augusta National Golf Club since the 15-time major champion arrived on the property earlier this week. Woods...

Written by Devin O'Connor