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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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Formula One Las Vegas Rumors Rev Up, Circuit Expected to Confirm Nevada Event
March 25, 2022

Formula One Las Vegas Rumors Rev Up, Circuit Expected to Confirm Nevada Event

Formula One (F1) is expected to soon announce that Las Vegas will become home to an annual race on the international circuit. Casino.org's Scott Roeben is about as far from being a sports junkie as...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Alleged Thief a Self-Proclaimed Magician, Illusionist
March 25, 2022

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Alleged Thief a Self-Proclaimed Magician, Illusionist

Trying to rip off a casino is one of the worst ideas a thief can undertake. But that hasn't stopped Shaun Benward, a 35-year-old Mississippi resident who has continually tried his hand at deceiving casinos...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Gonzaga, Arizona Early March Madness Exits Slam Dunks for Sportsbooks
March 25, 2022

Gonzaga, Arizona Early March Madness Exits Slam Dunks for Sportsbooks

Gonzaga and Arizona, both No. 1 seeds in the 2022 NCAA's men's basketball championship tournament, were dealt early exits last night in the Sweet 16, respectively by No. 4 Arkansas and No. 5 Houston. Now,...

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Atlantic City Taxpayers Could Be Afforded Reduced Property Tax if Sports Betting Bill Passes
March 24, 2022

Atlantic City Taxpayers Could Be Afforded Reduced Property Tax if Sports Betting Bill Passes

Atlantic City officials have long voiced their frustration with the fact that local residents do not directly benefit from legal sports betting occurring in their town. Legal sports betting in New Jersey began in June...

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Osaka Casino Backed by Prefecture Assembly, IR Plan Nears Submission
March 24, 2022

Osaka Casino Backed by Prefecture Assembly, IR Plan Nears Submission

Osaka's dreams of becoming home to a multibillion-dollar integrated resort (IR) took a major step forward this week, with the prefecture's legislative assembly ratifying the MGM Resorts-led development plan. A consortium from MGM Resorts and...

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Play+ Partners with JPMorgan for Retail and iGaming Payment Processing
March 24, 2022

Play+ Partners with JPMorgan for Retail and iGaming Payment Processing

Sightline Payments announced today that Play+, its mobile payment processing application tailored toward the US gaming industry, is partnering with American multinational investment bank and financial services giant JPMorgan. Sightline revealed that JPMorgan will serve...

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Culinary Union Asks Nevada Gaming Board to Investigate Station Casinos
March 24, 2022

Culinary Union Asks Nevada Gaming Board to Investigate Station Casinos

The Culinary Union believes Station Casinos is violating federal labor laws in its consistent opposition to unions. The powerful trade group says it's time for the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) to act. The Culinary...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Taken for $10K, But Police Quickly Apprehend Suspects
March 23, 2022

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Taken for $10K, But Police Quickly Apprehend Suspects

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh was the site of a crime allegedly committed by two people, police say. Pennsylvania State Police arrested and charged Shaun Benward, 35, and Denielle Derohan, 42, both registered residents of Mississippi, for...

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2022 March Madness Debut of College Stars Profiting Off Their Likeness, Casino Buys In
March 23, 2022

2022 March Madness Debut of College Stars Profiting Off Their Likeness, Casino Buys In

The 2022 March Madness NCAA men's basketball tournament is the first year of the tournament that college players are permitted to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). And at least one casino is...

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Ontario iGaming Operators List Released, 16 Platforms Authorized for April 4 Launch
March 23, 2022

Ontario iGaming Operators List Released, 16 Platforms Authorized for April 4 Launch

Ontario iGaming is coming, whether critics like it or not, on Monday, April 4. Canada's most populous province last July motioned to authorize online casino sites. The Legislative Assembly wants to bring online gamblers who...

Written by Devin O'Connor