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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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Atlantic City Gym Will Provide Outdoor Workouts With Atlantic Ocean Views
July 31, 2025

Atlantic City Gym Will Provide Outdoor Workouts With Atlantic Ocean Views

An outdoor gym is opening in Atlantic City The gym is located at the Showboat Hotel The facility includes pickleball and basketball courts An outdoor gym along the Atlantic City Boardwalk is the casino town's...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Bally’s Bronx New York City Casino Resurrected After NYC Mayor Vetoes Council Decision
July 31, 2025

Bally’s Bronx New York City Casino Resurrected After NYC Mayor Vetoes Council Decision

NYC Mayor Eric Adams has vetoed a City Council vote The Council voted against a land-use application from Bally's Corp. Bally's is seeking to build a casino resort in the Bronx Bally's Bronx is back...

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Las Vegas Strip Ends Four-Month Skid, Gaming Up One Percent in June
July 30, 2025

Las Vegas Strip Ends Four-Month Skid, Gaming Up One Percent in June

June casino revenue on the Strip was positive for the first time since January There are many concerns about Las Vegas' near-term economic outlook Visitation remains sharply down in Southern Nevada this year June was...

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Serial Robber Who Targeted Bally’s Chicago Was Released by County Judge While Charges Pended
July 30, 2025

Serial Robber Who Targeted Bally’s Chicago Was Released by County Judge While Charges Pended

Chicago police believe a man continues to assault Bally's casino gamblers A man is in custody for a string of robberies related to Bally's Chicago A local judge had allowed the man to walk pending...

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DraftKings Faces Another Deceptive Marketing Lawsuit, Odds Long for Plaintiffs
July 30, 2025

DraftKings Faces Another Deceptive Marketing Lawsuit, Odds Long for Plaintiffs

DraftKings is facing a lawsuit in a Pennsylvania federal court The plaintiffs allege the company deceived consumers with false ads Similar cases have been dismissed  Boston-based DraftKings has been named in yet another proposed class-action...

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Can AI Help Promote Responsible Gambling? Sportradar Bets Yes
July 29, 2025

Can AI Help Promote Responsible Gambling? Sportradar Bets Yes

Sportradar launched Bettor Sense in Brazil Bettor Sense is an AI tool that detects possible problem gambling Few industries are immune to the evolution of artificial intelligence, and AI is unquestionably playing an emerging role...

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Georgia Gaming Study Committee Begins Review, Proponents Tout Economic Benefits
July 29, 2025

Georgia Gaming Study Committee Begins Review, Proponents Tout Economic Benefits

The Georgia House Study Committee on Gaming met for the first time this week The committee will make recommendations to the General Assembly regarding gaming bills Georgia doesn't presently have commercial or tribal casinos, sports...

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Blackstone Mourns REIT CEO Wesley LePatner, Whose Division Led Casino Acquisitions
July 29, 2025

Blackstone Mourns REIT CEO Wesley LePatner, Whose Division Led Casino Acquisitions

A Blackstone executive was murdered during Monday's mass shooting in New York City Wesley LePatner led the company's real estate investment division LePatner was one of four killed by the gunman, who later committed suicide...

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Video Gaming Terminals in Chicago? Bally’s Corp. Most Certainly Hopes Not
July 29, 2025

Video Gaming Terminals in Chicago? Bally’s Corp. Most Certainly Hopes Not

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is easing opposition to video gaming terminals The slot-like games could impact Bally's forthcoming casino in the Windy City Chicago remains in a financial emergency The City of Chicago has opted...

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Cherokee Nation Continues to Await Arkansas Casino Ruling in Pope County
July 28, 2025

Cherokee Nation Continues to Await Arkansas Casino Ruling in Pope County

A federal judge in Arkansas will soon decide if a casino is allowed in Pope County The Cherokee Nation wants to build a resort casino in Russellville A 2024 statewide referendum rescinded the Cherokee's gaming...

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