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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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Crown Perth Gains Critical Suitable Finding to Retain Casino License in Western Australia
July 9, 2025

Crown Perth Gains Critical Suitable Finding to Retain Casino License in Western Australia

Crown Resorts once again has full control of its Perth casino Crown Perth was deemed suitable to hold a casino license in Western Australia Blackstone owns Crown Resorts, the largest gaming firm Down Under Crown...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Petersburg Casino Calling Local Businesses for Roundtable Chat on Partnership Opportunities
July 8, 2025

Petersburg Casino Calling Local Businesses for Roundtable Chat on Partnership Opportunities

Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia is under construction in Petersburg The $600 million casino is slated to open in 2027 Cordish is seeking local business partners The developers behind the $600 million Live! Casino &...

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Bob Costas Refused to Promote Sports Betting While Calling Baseball
July 8, 2025

Bob Costas Refused to Promote Sports Betting While Calling Baseball

Bob Costas' father was a problem gambler As a result, Costas isn't a fan of sports betting Costas says he refused to read sports betting promos on air Broadcasting legend Bob Costas, who retired last...

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Rep. Titus’ FAIR Bet Act Garners Support of AGA After Group Faced Criticism for Supporting ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
July 8, 2025

Rep. Titus’ FAIR Bet Act Garners Support of AGA After Group Faced Criticism for Supporting ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

Rep. Titus has filed the FAIR Bet Act to restore the gambling losses reduction The One Big Beautiful Bill reduced the gambling tax loss reduction by 10% The American Gaming Association has faced criticism for...

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Bet365 Bets Big on Denver Headquarters With $135 Million One Platte Purchase
July 7, 2025

Bet365 Bets Big on Denver Headquarters With $135 Million One Platte Purchase

Bet365 has acquired One Platte in Denver The iGaming and sportsbook company established its Denver office in September 2024 One Platte was sold for $135 million Last September, bet365 picked Denver as its United States...

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WinStar Casino Shooting Leaves One Dead, Suspect at Large
July 7, 2025

WinStar Casino Shooting Leaves One Dead, Suspect at Large

WinStar Casino and Resort was the site of a shooting on Saturday, July 5 The shooting resulted in the death of a man Tribal police are investigating the incident An early Saturday morning shooting at...

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Thailand Casino Bill Folded, Attractive Market Opportunity Remains on Hold
July 7, 2025

Thailand Casino Bill Folded, Attractive Market Opportunity Remains on Hold

Thailand's casino bill has been ditched The Entertainment Complex Bill sought to legalize five casinos Thailand's government is in turmoil Thailand won't become home to legal casinos anytime soon after the government announced it would...

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Alaska Casino Wins Federal Court Decision, State Lawsuit Lingers
July 4, 2025

Alaska Casino Wins Federal Court Decision, State Lawsuit Lingers

The Chin'an Gaming Hall has secured a federal court victory The tribal casino is owned and operated by the Native Village of Eklutna Alaska is home to 228 federally recognized tribes, but there are only...

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July 4 Marks Four-Year Return of Atlantic City Casino Smoking
July 4, 2025

July 4 Marks Four-Year Return of Atlantic City Casino Smoking

July 4, 2025, marks four years since casino smoking returned to Atlantic City All nine casinos allow smoking in designated areas of their gaming floor Some casino workers want a smoke-free workplace Today, July 4,...

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Maryland Sportsbooks Might Soon Extend Fewer Promotions, as State Seeks Regulatory Change
July 3, 2025

Maryland Sportsbooks Might Soon Extend Fewer Promotions, as State Seeks Regulatory Change

Maryland sportsbooks could soon see a regulatory change to their promotions The state gaming regulator has proposed reducing how much promotional funds mobile sportsbooks can deduct from their tax obligations Maryland has 15 operational online...

Written by Devin O'Connor