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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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New Jersey Sports Betting Smashes Monthly Handle Record, Oddsmakers Take $562M in Wagers
December 12, 2019

New Jersey Sports Betting Smashes Monthly Handle Record, Oddsmakers Take $562M in Wagers

New Jersey sports betting operators reported record handle in November, oddsmakers saying they collectively took $562.6 million in wagers. The November sports betting handle easily eclipsed the state's previous all-time best mark of $487.9 million,...

Written by Devin O'Connor
World Series of Poker Announces 2020 Main Event Date, No Plans to Relocate Tournament From Rio
December 12, 2019

World Series of Poker Announces 2020 Main Event Date, No Plans to Relocate Tournament From Rio

World Series of Poker (WSOP) organizers are gifting players with a few key dates for their 2020 calendars, most notably getting cards in the air for the $10,000 Main Event on Wednesday, July 1. The...

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International Team Takes Early Presidents Cup Lead, Tiger Woods Lone US Bright Spot
December 12, 2019

International Team Takes Early Presidents Cup Lead, Tiger Woods Lone US Bright Spot

The International Team took a surprising 4-1 lead on the opening day of the 2019 Presidents Cup, with Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas delivering Team USA its only win in fourball. Tiger Woods and Justin...

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Philippines Casinos and Online Gaming Industry Linked to 42 Kidnappings in 2019
December 11, 2019

Philippines Casinos and Online Gaming Industry Linked to 42 Kidnappings in 2019

Philippines casinos and the country's online gaming industry have been linked to at least 42 kidnappings this year alone, a Filipino law enforcement group reveals. The Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group says 42 abduction cases...

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Las Vegas Convention Calendar Lands Oracle OpenWorld, Tech Event Could Help Fall Months
December 11, 2019

Las Vegas Convention Calendar Lands Oracle OpenWorld, Tech Event Could Help Fall Months

The Las Vegas convention calendar will include another major event next year, following the news that Oracle is relocating its annual OpenWorld from San Francisco to Sin City in 2020. Oracle said the soaring hotel...

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2019 Presidents Cup Heavily Favors US Team, Tiger Woods in Opening Match
December 11, 2019

2019 Presidents Cup Heavily Favors US Team, Tiger Woods in Opening Match

The 2019 Presidents Cup tees off within hours in Victoria, Australia, and captain Tiger Woods's US Team is the heavy odds-on favorite against captain Ernie Els's International squad. FanDuel has the outright line at USA...

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Two Missouri Sports Betting Bills Would Allocate Royalties for Pro Leagues
December 10, 2019

Two Missouri Sports Betting Bills Would Allocate Royalties for Pro Leagues

Two Missouri sports betting bills have been prefiled ahead of the 2020 legislative session, and both measures include royalties for professional leagues. So-called "integrity fees," a slim percentage of the gross gaming revenue (GGR) generated...

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Steve Wynn Lawyers Argue Billionaire Has No Gaming License to ‘Surrender,’ Nevada Regulators Have Nothing to ‘Revoke’
December 10, 2019

Steve Wynn Lawyers Argue Billionaire Has No Gaming License to ‘Surrender,’ Nevada Regulators Have Nothing to ‘Revoke’

Attorneys representing Steve Wynn are adding on to their opinion that the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has no jurisdiction to penalize their client, as the billionaire is no longer involved in any capacity of...

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Atlantic City Council Joins Mayor Marty Small in Seeking Sports Betting Tax Cut
December 9, 2019

Atlantic City Council Joins Mayor Marty Small in Seeking Sports Betting Tax Cut

The Atlantic City Council is joining Mayor Marty Small (D) in seeking a cut of the tax revenue generated from sports betting at land-based casinos and their online sportsbook partners. During its final scheduled meeting...

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AGA Issues New ‘Best Practices’ to Impede Money Laundering Inside Casinos
December 9, 2019

AGA Issues New ‘Best Practices’ to Impede Money Laundering Inside Casinos

The AGA (American Gaming Association), the preeminent lobbying group working on behalf of the gaming industry, has issued new guidelines that are geared towards further safeguarding against money laundering being facilitated inside casinos. Casinos in...

Written by Devin O'Connor