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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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8413 stories by Devin O'Connor

Macau Casino Firm Expanding Into Hengqin With Boutique Hotel
July 28, 2025

Macau Casino Firm Expanding Into Hengqin With Boutique Hotel

SJM Resorts is moving forward with a hotel in Hengqin Hengqin neighbors Cotai via the Lotus Bridge Casino gambling is limited to within Macau's borders One of the six gaming companies licensed to operate casinos...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Paris Las Vegas Guest Outraged Over $50 Charge for Using Electrical Outlet
July 28, 2025

Paris Las Vegas Guest Outraged Over $50 Charge for Using Electrical Outlet

Unplugging an electric  minibar tray can be costly in Las Vegas Paris Las Vegas charges guests $50 if they unplug the tray One guest says they were unaware of the tray charge until checkout Just...

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Pennsylvania Police: Ultimate Texas Hold’em Player Used Sleight of Hand
July 28, 2025

Pennsylvania Police: Ultimate Texas Hold’em Player Used Sleight of Hand

Police in Pennsylvania say a man cheated Hollywood Casino at The Meadows Law enforcement alleges the man used a sleight of hand maneuver If guilty, the individual faces seven years in prison Pennsylvania State Police...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Las Vegas Unemployment Rate Rises Further Despite Slight Statewide Improvement
July 25, 2025

Las Vegas Unemployment Rate Rises Further Despite Slight Statewide Improvement

Nevada remains the most unemployed state Las Vegas continues to see unemployment increase Many concerns hover above the Las Vegas gaming industry Las Vegas unemployment continues to worsen amid a slowing gaming and leisure travel...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Tropicana Atlantic City Bar Crawl Offers Free Rooms for Those Who Complete 14 Stops
July 25, 2025

Tropicana Atlantic City Bar Crawl Offers Free Rooms for Those Who Complete 14 Stops

Tropicana Atlantic City has launched a 14-stop food and bar crawl Those who visit each spot can earn a free night's stay Tropicana is a successful asset for Caesars Entertainment Tropicana Atlantic City is calling...

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Rivers Casino Philadelphia Fined For Allowing Underage People Access to Gaming
July 24, 2025

Rivers Casino Philadelphia Fined For Allowing Underage People Access to Gaming

Rivers Casino Philadelphia has been fined for allowing underage gamblers The casino owned by Rush Street Gaming was fined $30K The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board additionally placed seven people on the state's various Involuntary Exclusion...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Circa Sports Readies Largest Sportsbook in Kentucky With 80-Foot LED Screen
July 24, 2025

Circa Sports Readies Largest Sportsbook in Kentucky With 80-Foot LED Screen

Circa Sports is opening Kentucky's largest sportsbook Circa Sports Kentucky will operate at Kentucky Downs The sportsbook will open to the public on August 23 Circa Sports is bringing Las Vegas to Kentucky with the...

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Caesars Palace Times Square Casino Resort Would Provide Broadway Bridge Jobs
July 24, 2025

Caesars Palace Times Square Casino Resort Would Provide Broadway Bridge Jobs

Caesars Palace Times Square would provide temporary jobs to Broadway workers The bridge jobs could help Broadway performers and crew while between jobs Caesars Palace Times Square is a proposed $5.4 billion development Officials with...

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Atlantic County Collects $15 Million Settlement From Casino Taxes Lawsuit
July 24, 2025

Atlantic County Collects $15 Million Settlement From Casino Taxes Lawsuit

Atlantic County has received $15 million from New Jersey The money is to make the county whole over casino property taxes The state allowed the casinos to pay less tax through a 2021 law Atlantic...

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Hollywood Joliet Riverboat Announces Closing Ahead of Land-Based Casino Opening
July 23, 2025

Hollywood Joliet Riverboat Announces Closing Ahead of Land-Based Casino Opening

The Hollywood Casino Joliet riverboat will close July 29 The new Hollywood Casino Joliet opens August 11 Penn Entertainment invested $185 million in the new land-based casino The Hollywood Casino Joliet riverboat will take its...

Written by Devin O'Connor