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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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North Carolina Sports Betting Bill Odds Long as Lawmakers Hurry to Adjourn
September 16, 2021

North Carolina Sports Betting Bill Odds Long as Lawmakers Hurry to Adjourn

North Carolina sports betting gained Senate approval in August after lawmakers there passed Senate Bill 688 by a vote of 26-19. This week, nearly a month later, legislation has been referred to the House Committee...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Deadwood Casinos Optimistic About Future with Legal Sports Betting
September 16, 2021

Deadwood Casinos Optimistic About Future with Legal Sports Betting

Deadwood casinos debuted legal sports betting last week. The expanded gaming is delivering an influx of new visitors to the remote historic Black Hills Gold Rush town. September is halfway over, and the cold, long...

Written by Devin O'Connor
‘Life is Beautiful’ Downtown Las Vegas Concert Has Casino Hotel Rooms at Ultra-High Rates
September 16, 2021

‘Life is Beautiful’ Downtown Las Vegas Concert Has Casino Hotel Rooms at Ultra-High Rates

The "Life is Beautiful" annual music and arts festival is back in downtown Las Vegas following a year off due to pandemic closure. The festival brings more than 100,000 music fans to downtown Las Vegas...

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California Wine Country in Sonoma Targeted for $600M Tribal Casino Resort
September 15, 2021

California Wine Country in Sonoma Targeted for $600M Tribal Casino Resort

A Native American tribe in California wine country that recently gained federal recognition is planning to develop a casino resort just north of Santa Rosa in Sonoma County. The Koi Nation only gained federal recognition...

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Plainridge Park Casino Seeks Table Games, More Slots to Compete with Rhode Island
September 15, 2021

Plainridge Park Casino Seeks Table Games, More Slots to Compete with Rhode Island

Business at Plainridge Park Casino struggled greatly in 2020. But state lawmakers have a plan to help the venue return to better days. The Massachusetts Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies devoted much...

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Virginia Gaming Resort Multi-Million Plan Gains Preliminary Approval in Dumfries
September 15, 2021

Virginia Gaming Resort Multi-Million Plan Gains Preliminary Approval in Dumfries

A Virginia gaming resort proposal with a suggested development cost of $389 million made regulatory progress this week in Dumfries. A landfill may soon be the casino's new home. The Colonial Downs Group owns the...

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Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker Urges State Lawmakers to Legalize Sports Betting
September 15, 2021

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker Urges State Lawmakers to Legalize Sports Betting

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (R) is using the kickoff of the 2021-22 NFL season to voice his support of legal sports betting. On Sunday, as the New England Patriots began their season at home in...

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MaximBet Online Sportsbook Entering Pennsylvania and Ohio
September 14, 2021

MaximBet Online Sportsbook Entering Pennsylvania and Ohio

Online sportsbook operator MaximBet announced today that it has secured market access in Pennsylvania and Ohio. MaximBet is the sports betting unit of Maxim, the male-focused magazine and lifestyle brand. MaximBet is a gaming platform...

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Former Casino Exec Defends $300K Feds Allege Was College Admissions Bribe
September 14, 2021

Former Casino Exec Defends $300K Feds Allege Was College Admissions Bribe

Former casino executive Gamal Abdelaziz -- his last name often shortened to Aziz -- went on trial this week in Boston for his alleged involvement in the 2019 college admissions bribery scandal. Aziz amassed his...

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Sportsbooks Show Unprecedented Traffic in NFL Week 1, Capped By Wild Raiders Win
September 14, 2021

Sportsbooks Show Unprecedented Traffic in NFL Week 1, Capped By Wild Raiders Win

The Las Vegas Raiders last night welcomed fans for the first time to its new $1.9 billion home just west of the Strip. The NFL team put on a show against the visiting Baltimore Ravens...

Written by Devin O'Connor