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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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8417 stories by Devin O'Connor

Scientists Say Blue Lighting Inside Casinos Influences Risk-Taking Decisions
June 23, 2025

Scientists Say Blue Lighting Inside Casinos Influences Risk-Taking Decisions

Scientists say the color blue could encourage risk-taking Gamblers in blue-light environments might be more prone to incurring financial loss A new responsible gaming tool could be eliminating blue from casinos Scientists and researchers at...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Publishers Clearing House Acquired by Online Sweepstakes Casino Company
June 23, 2025

Publishers Clearing House Acquired by Online Sweepstakes Casino Company

Publishers Clearing House has been acquired ARB Interactive, the buyer, runs online sweepstakes games ARB is paying more than $7.1 million for PCH Publishers Clearing House (PCH) has a new owner in ARB Interactive, a...

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Rhode Island Casinos Retain Smoking Privileges, Though Only in Enclosed Areas
June 23, 2025

Rhode Island Casinos Retain Smoking Privileges, Though Only in Enclosed Areas

Rhode Island casino smoking will remain State lawmakers passed legislation limiting casino smoking to enclosed chambers The smoking lounges must prevent any flow of secondhand smoke to the nonsmoking areas Rhode Island casino smoking will...

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Caesars Palace Online Casino Promo Faces Lawsuit, Complaint Contends Blackjack Players Must Bet $375,000
June 22, 2025

Caesars Palace Online Casino Promo Faces Lawsuit, Complaint Contends Blackjack Players Must Bet $375,000

Caesars Palace Online Casino is facing a deceptive advertising lawsuit A public health advocacy alleges the iGaming platform's promotion misleads consumers Sign-up bonuses and other incentives are common in the online gaming industry The Caesars...

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Nazi Sympathizer Dan Bilzerian Happy Israel Being Shot At, as U.S. Intervenes
June 22, 2025

Nazi Sympathizer Dan Bilzerian Happy Israel Being Shot At, as U.S. Intervenes

Dan Bilzerian is happy Iran is firing missiles at Israel Israel and the United States think Iran is nearing the completion of nuclear weapons Some Democrats say Trump overstepped his presidential authority in bombing Iran's...

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The Coney Casino Resort Application and $1 Million Fee Ready for Submission in New York
June 20, 2025

The Coney Casino Resort Application and $1 Million Fee Ready for Submission in New York

The Coney casino bid for downstate New York is ready The Coney is a proposed $3 billion investment in Coney Island The casino developers say the mixed-use resort would transform the town into a year-round...

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Melco Resorts, City of Dreams, Takes Dining to New Heights in Macau
June 20, 2025

Melco Resorts, City of Dreams, Takes Dining to New Heights in Macau

Dinner in the Sky has arrived in Macau City of Dreams, a resort owned and managed by Melco Resorts, has welcomed the culinary attraction Dinner in the Sky lifts diners 50 meters in the sky...

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Illegal Online Gambling Continues to Rock Professional Baseball in Japan
June 20, 2025

Illegal Online Gambling Continues to Rock Professional Baseball in Japan

Illegal online gambling continues to cause controversy within pro baseball in Japan Online gambling is illegal in Japan Japanese people bet an estimated $45 billion online last year Illegal online gambling continues to present problems...

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Cedar Rapids Casino Secures Key Ruling, $275 Million Project Details Opening
June 19, 2025

Cedar Rapids Casino Secures Key Ruling, $275 Million Project Details Opening

An Iowa judge has ruled that a 2021 gaming referendum in Linn County was valid The ruling is key to Cedar Crossing Casino continuing construction The casino is slated to open by the end of...

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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Says Atlantic City ‘Humming,’ Commits to Keeping Gaming Money in Garden State
June 19, 2025

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Says Atlantic City ‘Humming,’ Commits to Keeping Gaming Money in Garden State

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy could be open to allowing casinos outside of Atlantic City Three downstate New York casinos will open in the coming years The New York properties threaten Atlantic City and New...

Written by Devin O'Connor