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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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Legalized Sports Betting to Benefit Television Networks, Analyst Says
July 11, 2018

Legalized Sports Betting to Benefit Television Networks, Analyst Says

With the federal sports betting ban a thing of the past, and states now possessing the authority to dictate their own laws regarding the gambling activity, television networks that broadcast sporting events stand to reap...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Atlantic City Casinos Bet (Again) on Millennials, Aim to Become Esports East Coast Capital
July 10, 2018

Atlantic City Casinos Bet (Again) on Millennials, Aim to Become Esports East Coast Capital

Atlantic City casinos are ready to place another bet on the all-mighty millennial consumer. After several failed attempts, a new effort is brewing to create a technological infrastructure network that would be capable of hosting...

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Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun Casinos Want ‘Last Call’ Extended to 4 AM
July 10, 2018

Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun Casinos Want ‘Last Call’ Extended to 4 AM

Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun casinos are asking Connecticut lawmakers to extend "last call" on their gaming floors from 2 am to 4 am in order to better compete with the forthcoming MGM Springfield in Massachusetts....

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Tiger Woods vs. Phil Mickelson Showdown: Odds Say It’s A Toss Up
July 9, 2018

Tiger Woods vs. Phil Mickelson Showdown: Odds Say It’s A Toss Up

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson continue to float the idea of a heads-up match, with a winner-take-all $10 million prize on the line. And while the showdown is anything by official, at least one Las...

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Supreme Court Odds Favor Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump to Announce Nominee Tonight
July 9, 2018

Supreme Court Odds Favor Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump to Announce Nominee Tonight

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) will soon learn who President Donald Trump will nominate to its bench. Online political bettors feel it will be Brett Kavanaugh, a 53-year-old federal appeals court judge...

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Travis Pastrana Brings Evel Knievel Back to Life With Three Iconic Las Vegas Jumps
July 9, 2018

Travis Pastrana Brings Evel Knievel Back to Life With Three Iconic Las Vegas Jumps

Nitro Circus founder Travis Pastrana entertained large crowds in Las Vegas Sunday night by completing three historic jumps that paid tribute to the most iconic stuntman of them all, Evel Knievel. Televised live on History...

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Big Ten Conference Wants Mandatory Football Injury Reporting to Protect Game Integrity
July 3, 2018

Big Ten Conference Wants Mandatory Football Injury Reporting to Protect Game Integrity

The Big Ten Conference is calling on the NCAA to require football programs nationwide to report injuries ahead of games in order to protect the integrity of the sport. College coaches have long enjoyed the...

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Another All-Star Joins Warriors, Las Vegas Odds Say Might as Well Call Off Season
July 3, 2018

Another All-Star Joins Warriors, Las Vegas Odds Say Might as Well Call Off Season

Four-time NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins is upstaging the importance of LeBron James' Decision 3.0 to join the Los Angeles Lakers. On Monday, Cousins announced he was joining Golden State on a one-year, $5.3 million deal....

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Former Trump Taj Mahal Workers Receive Settlement Money From Previous Boss Carl Icahn
July 3, 2018

Former Trump Taj Mahal Workers Receive Settlement Money From Previous Boss Carl Icahn

Workers who were employed at the former Trump Taj Mahal for at least one year between October 2014 and October 2016 are receiving settlement checks from billionaire Carl Icahn just as the casino resort is...

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Caesars ‘Divas Las Vegas’ Show Gets Dragged Into Scandal, Long-Running Production Suddenly Closes
July 2, 2018

Caesars ‘Divas Las Vegas’ Show Gets Dragged Into Scandal, Long-Running Production Suddenly Closes

Frank Marino's Divas Las Vegas at Caesars-owned The Linq came to an abrupt end last Tuesday, and while the show that's been a Strip staple for decades appears to have closed by mutual decision, there's much more...

Written by Devin O'Connor