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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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Parx Casino Targets Shippensburg for Pennsylvania Satellite Venue
October 24, 2018

Parx Casino Targets Shippensburg for Pennsylvania Satellite Venue

The parent company to Parx Casino, Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment, has submitted plans with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) to build a satellite venue in Shippensburg. Greenwood won the so-called "mini-casino" license at a...

Written by Devin O'Connor
William Hill Sues Rival FanDuel for Copyright Infringement, Claims Betting Guide Copied
October 24, 2018

William Hill Sues Rival FanDuel for Copyright Infringement, Claims Betting Guide Copied

Bookmaker William Hill is suing sports betting rival FanDuel in New Jersey on grounds that the company plagiarized its "How to Bet Guide." In a lawsuit filed in the US District Court of New Jersey,...

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Record $1.53B Mega Millions Jackpot Won in South Carolina, Person Can Remain Anonymous
October 24, 2018

Record $1.53B Mega Millions Jackpot Won in South Carolina, Person Can Remain Anonymous

The record Mega Millions jackpot has finally been hit, with the lucky player coming in South Carolina where state law allows them to remain anonymous. Tuesday night's $1.537 billion ($878 million cash) drawing was the...

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Unclaimed Gambling Winnings Fund Jackie Chan Movie in Australia
October 23, 2018

Unclaimed Gambling Winnings Fund Jackie Chan Movie in Australia

Unclaimed gambling winnings in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, were used by the state government in 2016 to help fund a Jackie Chan sci-fill thriller titled "Bleeding Steel." The Sydney Morning Herald reports that an...

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Affinity Gaming Proposes $132.5M Full House Resorts Takeover, But Offer Rejected
October 23, 2018

Affinity Gaming Proposes $132.5M Full House Resorts Takeover, But Offer Rejected

Affinity Gaming, headquartered in Paradise, Nevada, has made Full House Resorts a $132.5 million offer to acquire its company and five regional casinos. Full House, a publicly traded gaming operator based in Summerlin, Nevada, owns...

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Horseshoe Casino Baltimore Announces Partnership With NFL Ravens
October 22, 2018

Horseshoe Casino Baltimore Announces Partnership With NFL Ravens

The Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore has reached a marketing partnership with the city's NFL franchise Ravens to develop the area around the team's M&T Bank Stadium. The deal will allow the Caesars Entertainment casino to...

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College Football Odds Shorten on Alabama Following Ohio State Upset
October 22, 2018

College Football Odds Shorten on Alabama Following Ohio State Upset

The college football odds on Alabama winning another national championship have further shortened after Ohio State's surprising upset to Purdue. It was Purdue's night on Saturday, as the "Boiler Up" nation was fueled by superfan...

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Mega Millions Now Richest Lottery Jackpot in World History
October 22, 2018

Mega Millions Now Richest Lottery Jackpot in World History

The Mega Millions jackpot is now $1.6 billion after no players selected the correct six numbers on Friday. Already the largest jackpot in Mega Millions history, the grand prize has now ventured into unchartered territory,...

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Legal Sports Betting Will Pump Billions Into Big Four Pro Leagues
October 20, 2018

Legal Sports Betting Will Pump Billions Into Big Four Pro Leagues

The NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL stand to collectively see revenues grow by more than $4 billion thanks to the liberalization of sports betting in the United States. That's according to a new study from...

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Analysts: Proposed Caesars Entertainment and Golden Nugget Merger Would Benefit Both Companies
October 19, 2018

Analysts: Proposed Caesars Entertainment and Golden Nugget Merger Would Benefit Both Companies

Wall Street analysts says a Caesars Entertainment and Golden Nugget merger would be beneficial to both companies after rumors emerged that billionaire Tilman Fertitta made a reverse offer for the casino giant. Earlier this week,...

Written by Devin O'Connor