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Devon Jackson

Devon Jackson

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Devon Jackson is a freelance writer with Bonus. He’s written for many different magazines and newspapers, from The New York Times and People to Sports Illustrated and Bloomberg. He has also worked as an editor—for The New Yorker, the Santa Fean, The Village Voice, and Discover, among others. Jackson likes to focus on the broader ramifications of the gaming industry—issues such as responsible gambling, the effects of cryptocurrency, or crossover between gambling and esports. In an era of fake news and truthiness, Jackson tries as best he can to leave the opinionating to the talking heads and give as big a picture as possible to the reader.

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Posts by Devon Jackson

Major casino chain operators are big fish, but are Virginia's communities big enough to hold them?
Small Town, Big Casino: Is It a Winning Gamble?
Virginia's retail casinos will be quite large compared to the communities hosting them. Opinions vary on the economic wisdom of that plan.
Devon Jackson
Devon Jackson March 23, 2023
Who really torched the PlayUp/FTX deal?
PlayUp Legal Fiasco Pt. 2: Internal Conflict
Underlying PlayUp's legal battle against its former US CEO Dr. Laila Mintas is what looks like a bitter personal conflict.
Devon Jackson
Devon Jackson August 17, 2022
Genetics are one factor influencing addiction, including gambling addiction.
Study: Genetic Predisposition to Alcohol & Other Addictions Applies to Gambling, Too
Not only do many addictions run in families, but the genetic predisposition to one addiction can apply to others as well.
Devon Jackson
Devon Jackson January 31, 2023
Billion-dollar lottery jackpots may now be an annual occurrence
Mega Millions Over $1 Billion Again – Why Huge Jackpots Are the New Normal
In 2022, US lotteries produced two jackpots of over $1 billion. 2023 is already about to see its first. How did this become so common?
Devon Jackson
Devon Jackson January 9, 2023
Getting to the bottom of the legal battle between PlayUp and former CEO Dr. Laila Mintas is no easy feat
PlayUp Legal Fiasco, Pt. 1: How It Started and How It’s Going
A deep dive into the ongoing legal battle between online gambling newcomer PlayUp and its former CEO, Dr. Laila Mintas.
Devon Jackson
Devon Jackson August 11, 2022
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