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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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The Players Championship Odds Favor Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods Returns
March 13, 2019

The Players Championship Odds Favor Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods Returns

The Players Championship tees off this week at TPC Sawgrass, and Las Vegas oddsmakers at the Westgate SuperBook have Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy the co-favorites for golf's "fifth major." DJ – the world's No....

Written by Devin O'Connor
Pennsylvania Truck Stops Ready to Fill Up With VGTs, But Some Lawmakers Want to Pump the Breaks
March 13, 2019

Pennsylvania Truck Stops Ready to Fill Up With VGTs, But Some Lawmakers Want to Pump the Breaks

Pennsylvania truck stops that qualify to incorporate as many as five video gaming terminals (VGTs) into their facilities continue to gain conditional approval from state regulators, but some lawmakers want to first give counties a...

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Cleveland Browns Super Bowl Odds Slashed to 14/1 Following OBJ Trade Blockbuster
March 13, 2019

Cleveland Browns Super Bowl Odds Slashed to 14/1 Following OBJ Trade Blockbuster

The Cleveland Browns are now at 14/1 to win the Super Bowl, down from 25/1 prior to the announcement of the team's blockbuster trade for wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. from the New York Giants....

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Former Caesars, Wynn, and MGM Casino Executive Charged in DOJ College Bribery Indictment
March 12, 2019

Former Caesars, Wynn, and MGM Casino Executive Charged in DOJ College Bribery Indictment

Longtime casino executive Gamal Abdelaziz -- more commonly known in gaming industry circles as Gamal Aziz -- has been named in the Department of Justice's (DOJ) college bribery complaint and charged with conspiracy to commit...

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Conor McGregor Arrested in Miami Beach After Altercation, UFC Star Charged With Two Felonies
March 12, 2019

Conor McGregor Arrested in Miami Beach After Altercation, UFC Star Charged With Two Felonies

Conor McGregor was arrested early Monday morning in Miami Beach after he grabbed the cell phone of an onlooker taking a photo and smashed the device. The UFC star – who crossed over to professional...

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New Jersey Considering Increasing Penalties on Sportsbooks Accepting Prohibited Bets
March 9, 2019

New Jersey Considering Increasing Penalties on Sportsbooks Accepting Prohibited Bets

New Jersey sportsbooks are not permitted to offer odds on collegiate events that involve teams based in the state. If they do, one lawmaker says they should face more consequential penalties than what are currently...

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Net Worths of Gaming Industry Billionaires Decreased $9.3B Last Year, Industry Lands 26 People on Forbes List
March 8, 2019

Net Worths of Gaming Industry Billionaires Decreased $9.3B Last Year, Industry Lands 26 People on Forbes List

The gaming industry is responsible for 26 of the world's 2,153 billionaires. That's according to Forbes, which this week published its annual list of the richest people ranked by their estimated net worths. Las Vegas...

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Carl Icahn Increases Caesars Entertainment Stake, Billionaire Now Owns 15.6 Percent of Casino Empire
March 8, 2019

Carl Icahn Increases Caesars Entertainment Stake, Billionaire Now Owns 15.6 Percent of Casino Empire

Carl Icahn is upping his investment in Caesars Entertainment. The billionaire corporate raider now controls more than 15 percent of the casino company. Filings disclosed this week with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reveal...

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MLB Teams Must Send Lineups to League Office Prior to Being Made Public, Effort to Protect Game Integrity
March 7, 2019

MLB Teams Must Send Lineups to League Office Prior to Being Made Public, Effort to Protect Game Integrity

Major League Baseball (MLB) teams will be required to send the league their starting lineups at least 15 minutes before they are made public. The new mandate for this season comes as legal sports betting...

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Elon Musk Envisions Underground Transportation Network for Las Vegas Convention Center
March 7, 2019

Elon Musk Envisions Underground Transportation Network for Las Vegas Convention Center

Elon Musk could soon receive a contract worth as much as $55 million to build an underground transportation network below the Las Vegas Convention Center. On Wednesday, officials at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors...

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