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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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Grammy Awards Betting Favorites Win Numerous Categories Including Record and Album of Year
February 11, 2019

Grammy Awards Betting Favorites Win Numerous Categories Including Record and Album of Year

The 61st Grammy Awards had a little something for everyone, and that led to heightened betting interest on who would win the biggest prizes in music. Unlike last year's ceremony where men largely dominated, which...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Study Claims 70 Percent of Casinos Mulling Skill-Based Games
February 10, 2019

Study Claims 70 Percent of Casinos Mulling Skill-Based Games

A study finds that skill-based games are being strongly considered by 70 percent of casinos polled. However, the report comes from Synergy Blue, a California-based manufacturer of skill-based games and platforms. In the company's "State...

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West Virginia Casino Expansion Bill Would Allow Satellite Gaming Venues
February 8, 2019

West Virginia Casino Expansion Bill Would Allow Satellite Gaming Venues

A West Virginia casino bill has been introduced that would allow the state's four racinos to expand their operations to off-site satellite gaming venues. House Bill 2901 – introduced by Del. Erikka Storch (D-District 3)...

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Caesars Palace Teams With Bleacher Report for Casino Sportsbook Studio
February 8, 2019

Caesars Palace Teams With Bleacher Report for Casino Sportsbook Studio

The Caesars Palace sportsbook inside the iconic Las Vegas Strip casino resort will soon feature a live studio branded by Turner Sports' Bleacher Report, the popular sports and sports culture website. Caesars Entertainment and Turner...

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Alleged Super Bowl Scammer Arrested at Pechanga Resort Casino in California
February 8, 2019

Alleged Super Bowl Scammer Arrested at Pechanga Resort Casino in California

An alleged Super Bowl scammer was spotted this week by a casino worker at the Pechanga Resort in Temecula, California, and was later apprehended by police. David Halliday, 19, a concierge worker at the Native...

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Deadwood Sports Betting Still Alive, Senate Committee Passes Ballot Resolution
February 7, 2019

Deadwood Sports Betting Still Alive, Senate Committee Passes Ballot Resolution

Deadwood casinos are fighting for the right to operate sportsbooks, and this week the South Dakota Senate State Committee gave them a lifeline to the recently liberalized gambling activity. The committee narrowly passed Senate Joint...

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3000/1 New York Knicks Most Valuable NBA Franchise at $4B
February 7, 2019

3000/1 New York Knicks Most Valuable NBA Franchise at $4B

The New York Knicks have the worst record in the NBA, but Forbes says the franchise is still the league's most valuable. The business media outlet says the Knicks are worth $4 billion, which is...

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Las Vegas Strip Casinos Report $1.7B Loss in Latest Fiscal Year, Caesars Bankruptcy Cited
February 7, 2019

Las Vegas Strip Casinos Report $1.7B Loss in Latest Fiscal Year, Caesars Bankruptcy Cited

Casinos on the Las Vegas Strip collectively lost $1.7 billion during the latest fiscal year, primarily a result of costs associated with Caesars Entertainment's bankruptcy reorganization. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) released its 2018...

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New Jersey Gaming Regulators Appoint Trustee to Oversee Ocean Resort Ownership Change
February 6, 2019

New Jersey Gaming Regulators Appoint Trustee to Oversee Ocean Resort Ownership Change

The New Jersey Casino Control Commission (CCC) has appointed a seasoned casino executive to oversee the ownership transfer of the cash-strapped Ocean Resort Boardwalk property. Garden State gaming regulators said Wednesday that Eric Matejevich will...

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New Jersey, Pennsylvania Attorneys General Demand Wire Act Answers From DOJ
February 6, 2019

New Jersey, Pennsylvania Attorneys General Demand Wire Act Answers From DOJ

The attorneys general for New Jersey and Delaware are demanding answers from the US Department of Justice on how the federal agency came to its new opinion on the 1961 Wire Act. New Jersey Attorney...

Written by Devin O'Connor