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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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Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Sets Monthly Record as Gamblers Lose More Than $601 Million
June 19, 2025

Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Sets Monthly Record as Gamblers Lose More Than $601 Million

Pennsylvania gaming revenue hit a record high in May 2025 Gamblers in the Keystone State lost $601.8 million last month iGaming continues to experience growth Pennsylvania gaming revenue reached a new monthly high in May...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Elaine Wynn, Co-Founder of Wynn Resorts, Leaves $2 Billion Estate to Family Trust
June 19, 2025

Elaine Wynn, Co-Founder of Wynn Resorts, Leaves $2 Billion Estate to Family Trust

Elaine Wynn left her estate to a family trust While the executors have been named, the beneficiaries have not The future of Wynn's stock in Wynn Resorts lingers Elaine Wynn died on April 15 at...

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Catawba Two Kings Casino in North Carolina Details Opening Timeline
June 19, 2025

Catawba Two Kings Casino in North Carolina Details Opening Timeline

The Catawba Nation continues construction of its casino resort in North Carolina Two Kings Casino Resort is being built in Kings Mountain, NC The permanent casino is slated to open in the spring of 2027...

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Casino Real Estate Trust Gaming and Leisure Properties Joins iGaming Opposition
June 18, 2025

Casino Real Estate Trust Gaming and Leisure Properties Joins iGaming Opposition

A casino landlord has joined a group opposing iGaming Gaming and Leisure Properties owns 68 casinos across the United States The National Association Against iGaming opposes online gambling aside from sports betting Gaming and Leisure...

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Penny Slot Delivers Man $1.25 Million Jackpot Win on Father’s Day
June 18, 2025

Penny Slot Delivers Man $1.25 Million Jackpot Win on Father’s Day

A Texas man won big at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino on Father's Day The penny slot paid out more than $1.2 million The man's bet was just $4 A lucky gambler playing a penny...

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Virginia Casino Revenue Reaches Record High in May as Market Takes Hold
June 18, 2025

Virginia Casino Revenue Reaches Record High in May as Market Takes Hold

Virginia casino revenue hit a record high in May 2025 Rivers Portsmouth and Hard Rock Bristol reported record months Caesars Virginia remained the top-grossing casino Virginia casino revenue hit a record high in May as...

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Massachusetts Online Casino Bill Slated for Consumer Protection Committee Hearing
June 17, 2025

Massachusetts Online Casino Bill Slated for Consumer Protection Committee Hearing

iGaming is being considered in Massachusetts A hearing on legislation to authorize online casinos is set for next week Massachusetts is currently home to three casinos and online sports betting Legislation in Massachusetts to authorize,...

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Maine iGaming Bill Clears Legislature, Governor’s Veto Lurks
June 17, 2025

Maine iGaming Bill Clears Legislature, Governor’s Veto Lurks

Lawmakers in Maine have passed legislation to allow iGaming The bill would provide the state's tribes with online casino privileges Gov. Janet Mills could veto the iGaming statute The Maine State Legislature has approved legislation...

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Call it a Comeback: Atlantic City Casino Revenue Jumps 11 Percent in May
June 17, 2025

Call it a Comeback: Atlantic City Casino Revenue Jumps 11 Percent in May

Atlantic City in-person casino revenue bounced back in May May turned year-to-date retail gaming revenue positive Atlantic City is ready for a busy summer April showers brought May flowers for the nine casinos in Atlantic...

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Thailand Casino Opposition Claims Referendum Threshold Met
June 17, 2025

Thailand Casino Opposition Claims Referendum Threshold Met

Thailand's government is considering legalizing casinos There is robust opposition to the gaming push PM Shinawatra thinks casinos will diversify Thailand's economy Opposition to allowing Las Vegas-like resorts to come to Thailand says it has...

Written by Devin O'Connor