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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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Biloxi Casino With 1,300-Room Hotel Gains Site Approval From Mississippi Gaming Commission
July 18, 2025

Biloxi Casino With 1,300-Room Hotel Gains Site Approval From Mississippi Gaming Commission

A casino project in Biloxi is moving forward The Mississippi gaming resort development is where the Tivoli Hotel stood Hurricane Katrina destroyed the historic hotel in 2005 The Biloxi casino market could be crowding, as...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Pennsylvania Gaming Industry Posts Yearly Revenue Record at Nearly $6.4 Billion
July 18, 2025

Pennsylvania Gaming Industry Posts Yearly Revenue Record at Nearly $6.4 Billion

Pennsylvania gaming revenue hit a record high in the state's 2024/25 fiscal year Gamblers lost almost $6.4 billion gambling in the commonwealth during the 12 months iGaming was most responsible for the revenue growth The...

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Missouri Sports Betting Pool Includes Three Bids for Two Untethered Licenses
July 17, 2025

Missouri Sports Betting Pool Includes Three Bids for Two Untethered Licenses

Two fully remote sportsbooks are coming to Missouri FanDuel, DraftKings, and Circa Sports are bidding for the two licenses Sports betting begins in the Show-Me State on Dec. 1, 2025 The Missouri sports betting licenses...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Atlantic City Rally Continues, Casino Revenue Up Another Six Percent
July 17, 2025

Atlantic City Rally Continues, Casino Revenue Up Another Six Percent

Atlantic City casinos won $259 million on their gaming floors in June 2025 Atlantic City is experiencing a comeback in terms of in-person play Year-to-date retail casino revenue is up from 2024 Atlantic City is...

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Caesars Virginia Leasing Retail Space to Danville City for $2,000 a Month
July 16, 2025

Caesars Virginia Leasing Retail Space to Danville City for $2,000 a Month

The City of Danville is leasing space at Caesars Virginia The city will use the space for a welcome center Caesars Virginia is generating more money than its two competitors in the commonwealth Caesars Virginia...

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Fanatics Casino Tag Teams WWE for Pro Wrestling-Themed Online Slots, Tables
July 16, 2025

Fanatics Casino Tag Teams WWE for Pro Wrestling-Themed Online Slots, Tables

Fanatics Casino and the WWE are teaming up WWE-themed casino games are coming to the Fanatics iGaming platform WWE is experiencing a resurgence in popularity Fanatics Casino has partnered with WWE and TKO Group Holdings...

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Marina Bay Sands in Singapore Breaks Ground on $8 Billion Expansion
July 16, 2025

Marina Bay Sands in Singapore Breaks Ground on $8 Billion Expansion

Marina Bay Sands is amid an $8 billion expansion The casino resort is owned and operated by Las Vegas Sands The project includes a fourth hotel tower and a sports arena On Tuesday, Marina Bay...

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Hard Rock Bet ‘Jackpot Season’ Ends in New Jersey With Navy Vet Winning Big
July 15, 2025

Hard Rock Bet ‘Jackpot Season’ Ends in New Jersey With Navy Vet Winning Big

Hard Rock Bet recently concluded its "Jackpot Season" The promotion was limited to New Jersey Online casino players won more than $2.2 million in slots jackpots Hard Rock Bet wound up its "Jackpot Season" promotion...

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Woman Charged for Leaving 15-Month-Old Baby in Unlocked Vehicle While She Gambled
July 15, 2025

Woman Charged for Leaving 15-Month-Old Baby in Unlocked Vehicle While She Gambled

A Massachusetts woman is facing child neglect charges in Rhode Island Police say she left her 15-month-old baby in a vehicle while she gambled The incident occurred at Bally's Tiverton Casino & Sportsbook A Massachusetts...

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Bally’s Bronx New York City Casino Bid Dead Following Council Vote
July 15, 2025

Bally’s Bronx New York City Casino Bid Dead Following Council Vote

Bally's Bronx is dead The $4 billion casino application failed to gain land-use zoning permissions Seven casino bids remain for three downstate New York casino licenses Bally's Bronx, a proposed $4 billion redevelopment of the...

Written by Devin O'Connor