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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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State College Casino Has New Majority Ownership in Saratoga
June 26, 2025

State College Casino Has New Majority Ownership in Saratoga

The State College casino project in Pennsylvania will soon have a new majority owner Saratoga Casino Holdings is taking over the Nittany Mall project On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), subject to several...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Japan Casino Bidding Round Imminent, Could NY Losers Mull Play in Land of the Rising Sun?
June 26, 2025

Japan Casino Bidding Round Imminent, Could NY Losers Mull Play in Land of the Rising Sun?

Japan could soon initiate another bidding round for casino licenses Japan authorized up to three casino resorts in 2018 Only one casino is in development by way of Osaka A senior official in Japan's central...

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Hollywood Casino Undergoing Brand Refresh With New Logo, New Vibe
June 25, 2025

Hollywood Casino Undergoing Brand Refresh With New Logo, New Vibe

Hollywood Casino is undergoing a rebranding A new, modern brand is being deployed at Hollywood Casinos in Pennsylvania There are 18 Hollywood casinos and gaming facilities in the US The Hollywood Casino brand is undergoing...

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New Jersey High School Students Could Soon Be Taught About Gambling Risks
June 25, 2025

New Jersey High School Students Could Soon Be Taught About Gambling Risks

A bill in New Jersey would require public high school students to learn about gambling risks New Jersey is the second-richest commercial gaming state in the country behind only Nevada New Jersey has many forms...

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Hyatt Cuts US Call Center Jobs as Hotel Joins NYC Casino Bid
June 25, 2025

Hyatt Cuts US Call Center Jobs as Hotel Joins NYC Casino Bid

Hyatt has reduced its US-based call center staff Hyatt recently joined a casino bid in New York City Hyatt is among the world's largest hotel operators Hyatt Hotels is laying off most of its Americas...

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Caesars Atlantic City to Host 2025 Miss’d America Drag Pageant This September
June 25, 2025

Caesars Atlantic City to Host 2025 Miss’d America Drag Pageant This September

Caesars Atlantic City will host the 2025 Miss'd America Pageant The annual drag show supports LGBTQ+ charities The pageant is a spoof on Miss America Caesars Atlantic City Hotel & Casino will host the 2025...

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Caesars Palace Times Square Casino Bid Pledges LGBTQ+ Commitments
June 24, 2025

Caesars Palace Times Square Casino Bid Pledges LGBTQ+ Commitments

Caesars Palace Times Square would increase LGBTQ+ health care if the casino project is authorized The developers behind the $4 billion project have made $5 million in commitments to Callen-Lorde Callen-Lorde provides LGBTQ+ health care...

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As Summer Pool Season Begins, Las Vegas Casinos Alerted About Prostitution and Drugs
June 24, 2025

As Summer Pool Season Begins, Las Vegas Casinos Alerted About Prostitution and Drugs

Las Vegas pools are bustling with summer underway Nevada gaming officials are reminding casinos that they're responsible for all activity on their premises Casinos risk fines and other penalties if unlawful activity occurs on their...

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Oklahoma Attorney General Says United Keetoowah Band Gaming Compact Invalid
June 24, 2025

Oklahoma Attorney General Says United Keetoowah Band Gaming Compact Invalid

Oklahoma's top legal advisor says a tribal gaming compact is invalid The United Keetoowah Band is seeking to resume gaming operations The UKB sent the federal government a Class III gaming compact in April Oklahoma...

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The 13 Hotel Macau, a Financial Disaster That Cost $1.4 Billion, Sells for $77 Million
June 23, 2025

The 13 Hotel Macau, a Financial Disaster That Cost $1.4 Billion, Sells for $77 Million

The 13 Hotel in Macau has reportedly been sold The hotel was originally to be a VIP-focused casino hotel The project cost most of Stephen Hung's fortune The 13 Hotel in Macau has a new...

Written by Devin O'Connor