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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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Macau Money Exchange Ring Busted, Police Say Millions Laundered Illegally
August 7, 2025

Macau Money Exchange Ring Busted, Police Say Millions Laundered Illegally

Police in Macau have busted an alleged unlicensed money exchange Mainlanders use such illegal businesses to secretly move money into the casino hub A 2024 law made unlicensed currency exchanges illegal Macau's Judiciary Police says...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Lake of the Ozarks Casino Resort From Osage Nation Unveiled in Missouri
August 6, 2025

Lake of the Ozarks Casino Resort From Osage Nation Unveiled in Missouri

The Osage Nation has unveiled a rendering for its Missouri casino The tribal property would include only Class I and II gaming -- not slots or table games Missouri's first tribal casino by way of...

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Senate Committee Approves Gambling Addiction Research Among Military
August 6, 2025

Senate Committee Approves Gambling Addiction Research Among Military

The military could soon start studying gambling addiction among servicemembers Many US military bases overseas have slot machines Gambling addiction rates are higher among the military than the general public The United States Department of...

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Diddy Pardon Odds Remain Long as Longtime Democrat Asks Trump for Release
August 6, 2025

Diddy Pardon Odds Remain Long as Longtime Democrat Asks Trump for Release

Bettors don't think Diddy will receive a pardon from President Donald Trump Diddy remains in a federal prison until his October sentencing Diddy faces up to 20 years in prison Diddy, the disgraced hip-hop mogul,...

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All 50 State Attorneys General Call on Justice Department to Combat Offshore Casinos
August 6, 2025

All 50 State Attorneys General Call on Justice Department to Combat Offshore Casinos

All 50 state attorneys general are asking the DOJ to target offshore gambling ops Online casino gambling is allowed in only seven states Offshore casinos and sportsbooks target players in prohibited markets All 50 state...

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Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Slots Player Hits 389 Jackpots in a Single Day
August 5, 2025

Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Slots Player Hits 389 Jackpots in a Single Day

Hard Rock Tampa claims a lucky slots player won 389 jackpots in a single day Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida There's a heater, and then there's...

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Illinois Strengthens Gaming Advertising Rules, Enacts Ban on College Campuses
August 5, 2025

Illinois Strengthens Gaming Advertising Rules, Enacts Ban on College Campuses

Illinois has altered how gaming companies can advertise Gaming businesses are no longer permitted to advertise on college campuses Responsible gaming messaging is needed in all marketing materials Legal gaming operators in Illinois recently saw...

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New York City Council Democrats Won’t Override Mayor’s Support of Bally’s Bronx
August 5, 2025

New York City Council Democrats Won’t Override Mayor’s Support of Bally’s Bronx

The New York City Council isn't expected to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto Adams' veto allowed the Bally's Bronx casino bid to continue Bally's Bronx is a proposed $4 billion development at Ferry Point The...

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New York Man Arrested for Threatening to Blow Up Finger Lakes Gaming Facility
August 5, 2025

New York Man Arrested for Threatening to Blow Up Finger Lakes Gaming Facility

Finger Lakes Gaming was the recent subject of a bomb threat An unruly guest who was asked to leave threatened to bomb the New York property Bomb threats against casinos occasionally occur  A New York...

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Macau Casino Industry Receives Major Upgrades Following Recent Numbers
August 5, 2025

Macau Casino Industry Receives Major Upgrades Following Recent Numbers

Macau's casino outlook is being revised positively Macau has experienced a strong recovery in 2025 GGR for the year could improve 10%, analysts say The Macau casino market is trending positively, and that has certain...

Written by Devin O'Connor