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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 Casinos Let the Booze Flow in 2019, Post Record Food and Bev Sales
February 9, 2020

Nevada Casinos Let the Booze Flow in 2019, Post Record Food and Bev Sales

Nevada casinos served up more than $5 billion in meals and drinks during the 2019 fiscal year, an all-time record for the resorts. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) released its 2019 Gaming Abstract on...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Oscars Betting in New Jersey Not Too Popular Aside From Best Picture Category
February 9, 2020

Oscars Betting in New Jersey Not Too Popular Aside From Best Picture Category

Oscars betting is permitted at regulated sportsbooks in New Jersey. But aside from Best Picture, movie buffs aren't exactly flocking to place their wagers on the numerous category outcomes. DraftKings, which petitioned the New Jersey...

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Jon Jones Favored vs. Dominick Reyes in UFC 247, Former High School IT Worker Excited for Upset
February 8, 2020

Jon Jones Favored vs. Dominick Reyes in UFC 247, Former High School IT Worker Excited for Upset

UFC 247, Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes, won't attract the media hype and massive PPV audience that 246 did, when Conor McGregor returned to the Octagon and knocked out Donald Cerrone in 40 seconds. But...

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Oklahoma Tribal Casino Opposition Deploys Ad Campaign Demanding More Gaming Revenue
February 7, 2020

Oklahoma Tribal Casino Opposition Deploys Ad Campaign Demanding More Gaming Revenue

Oklahoma's tribal casinos aren't sharing enough of their gaming win with the state. So says a newly formed opposition group that has gone on the offensive with an advertising campaign blitz. Gov. Kevin Stitt (R)...

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MLB Could Ease Sports Betting Regulations Against Team Owners Who Control Casinos
February 7, 2020

MLB Could Ease Sports Betting Regulations Against Team Owners Who Control Casinos

Major League Baseball (MLB) is considering changing its sports betting regulations that currently prevent team owners who also control a casino sportsbook from taking wagers on their franchise. The issue primarily deals with the Detroit...

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Maine Sports Betting Odds Remain Alive, as State Senate Overrides Governor Veto
February 6, 2020

Maine Sports Betting Odds Remain Alive, as State Senate Overrides Governor Veto

Maine's sports betting effort remains alive following the state Senate's 20-10 vote on Thursday to override Governor Janet Mills' (D) veto of the legislation. LD 553, "An Act to Ensure Proper Oversight of Sports Betting...

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Penn National Revenues Top $5.3B in 2019, Company Focused on Building Younger Customer Base
February 6, 2020

Penn National Revenues Top $5.3B in 2019, Company Focused on Building Younger Customer Base

Penn National Gaming reported today that full-year 2019 revenue totaled more than $5.3 billion, a 48 percent surge compared with 2018. The Pennsylvania-based company, which is the largest regional casino operator in the United States,...

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Oklahoma Democrats Reject Gov. Stitt Education Funding Plan Amid Tribal Gaming Dispute
February 5, 2020

Oklahoma Democrats Reject Gov. Stitt Education Funding Plan Amid Tribal Gaming Dispute

Oklahoma Democrats are firing back at Governor Kevin Stitt's (R) plan to continue funding public education during his ongoing battle with the state's Native American casino operators. During his State of the State address this...

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Virginia Casino Bill Advances, Five Cities Could Face 2020 Gaming Referendums
February 5, 2020

Virginia Casino Bill Advances, Five Cities Could Face 2020 Gaming Referendums

Virginia casino bill SB 36 passed a Senate subcommittee on Tuesday, moving forward the legislation that would allow commercial gaming resorts to be built in five cities. The Senate General Laws and Technology Subcommittee on...

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Reno Convention and Visitors Authority CEO Phil DeLone Under Investigation of Alleged Misconduct
February 4, 2020

Reno Convention and Visitors Authority CEO Phil DeLone Under Investigation of Alleged Misconduct

Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority CEO Phil DeLone is under investigation on allegations of misconduct, the agency said last week. Responding to a request submitted by the Reno Gazette Journal, RSCVA attorney Benjamin Kennedy confirmed...

Written by Devin O'Connor