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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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Pennsylvania Skill Gaming Machines Continue Spreading and Causing Controversy
January 13, 2020

Pennsylvania Skill Gaming Machines Continue Spreading and Causing Controversy

Pennsylvania skill gaming machines continue to spread across the Commonwealth, but their legality is once again being challenged in court. On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court is scheduled to begin further considering whether the skill-based...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Tiger Woods Making 2020 Debut at Torrey Pines, Odds Short on Masters Defense
January 11, 2020

Tiger Woods Making 2020 Debut at Torrey Pines, Odds Short on Masters Defense

Tiger Woods wrote the best sports story of 2019, according to the Associated Press, and the 15-time major winner hopes 2020 will be just as electrifying. Woods announced this week that he will play at...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Online Casino Scam in China Used Wynn Macau Brand to Lure Investors
January 10, 2020

Online Casino Scam in China Used Wynn Macau Brand to Lure Investors

The Wynn Macau brand, the Wynn Resorts operating arm in the Chinese Special Administrative Region for three integrated casino resorts, has allegedly been used to lure people into investing in an illegal online casino business....

Written by Devin O'Connor
The Drew Las Vegas Receives Licensing Recommendation From State Board, Targeting Fall 2022
January 9, 2020

The Drew Las Vegas Receives Licensing Recommendation From State Board, Targeting Fall 2022

The Drew Las Vegas owner says he's still moving forward with bringing the longstanding Strip eyesore to life, and is targeting a fall 2022 opening for the towering 67-story blue structure. New York businessman Steve...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Vermont Sports Betting Bill Introduced, Would Legalize Mobile Wagering
January 9, 2020

Vermont Sports Betting Bill Introduced, Would Legalize Mobile Wagering

A Vermont sports betting bill has been prefiled in the Montpelier capital, and if the legislation becomes law, mobile wagering would be permitted throughout the Green Mountain State. State Senators Richard Sears (D-Bennington) and Michael...

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Justin Thomas Dominating PGA Tour, Enters Sony Open as Betting Favorite
January 9, 2020

Justin Thomas Dominating PGA Tour, Enters Sony Open as Betting Favorite

Justin Thomas is seeking his third victory in as many months on the PGA Tour this week in Hawaii at the Sony Open at Waialae Country Club. The 26-year-old has his game in prime form....

Written by Devin O'Connor
Crown Resorts Billionaire James Packer ‘Doing Better,’ Happy to Live Quieter Life
January 8, 2020

Crown Resorts Billionaire James Packer ‘Doing Better,’ Happy to Live Quieter Life

Billionaire James Packer was in Sydney this week to inspect the construction progress at Crown Resorts' AUD$2.4 billion ($1.65 billion) integrated casino resort, and took time to briefly update reporters on his mental health. The...

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Genting Embracing Role of Underdog in Japan, Believes Resorts World Sentosa Boosts Odds
January 8, 2020

Genting Embracing Role of Underdog in Japan, Believes Resorts World Sentosa Boosts Odds

Genting Berhad, the parent company to integrated casino resorts around the world, is embracing the purported role of being an underdog in winning one of the three forthcoming gaming licenses in Japan. Katrina Hamlin, a...

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Second Bristol Virginia Casino Proposed, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Partners With Local Developer
January 8, 2020

Second Bristol Virginia Casino Proposed, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Partners With Local Developer

Another Virginia casino proposal for Bristol is now on the table, but not everyone is happy about it. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) announced Tuesday that it's partnering with commercial real estate developer...

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Mississippi Police Allege Men Forged Lottery Ticket, Glued Winning Numbers in Attempt to Win $100K
January 7, 2020

Mississippi Police Allege Men Forged Lottery Ticket, Glued Winning Numbers in Attempt to Win $100K

Police in Mississippi say two men glued the winning numbers onto a state lottery ticket in an attempt to fraudulently claim a $100,000 prize. The odds were slim to none that such a scheme would...

Written by Devin O'Connor