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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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Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Slots Player Hits 389 Jackpots in a Single Day
August 5, 2025

Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Slots Player Hits 389 Jackpots in a Single Day

Hard Rock Tampa claims a lucky slots player won 389 jackpots in a single day Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida There's a heater, and then there's...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Illinois Strengthens Gaming Advertising Rules, Enacts Ban on College Campuses
August 5, 2025

Illinois Strengthens Gaming Advertising Rules, Enacts Ban on College Campuses

Illinois has altered how gaming companies can advertise Gaming businesses are no longer permitted to advertise on college campuses Responsible gaming messaging is needed in all marketing materials Legal gaming operators in Illinois recently saw...

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New York City Council Democrats Won’t Override Mayor’s Support of Bally’s Bronx
August 5, 2025

New York City Council Democrats Won’t Override Mayor’s Support of Bally’s Bronx

The New York City Council isn't expected to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto Adams' veto allowed the Bally's Bronx casino bid to continue Bally's Bronx is a proposed $4 billion development at Ferry Point The...

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New York Man Arrested for Threatening to Blow Up Finger Lakes Gaming Facility
August 5, 2025

New York Man Arrested for Threatening to Blow Up Finger Lakes Gaming Facility

Finger Lakes Gaming was the recent subject of a bomb threat An unruly guest who was asked to leave threatened to bomb the New York property Bomb threats against casinos occasionally occur  A New York...

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Macau Casino Industry Receives Major Upgrades Following Recent Numbers
August 5, 2025

Macau Casino Industry Receives Major Upgrades Following Recent Numbers

Macau's casino outlook is being revised positively Macau has experienced a strong recovery in 2025 GGR for the year could improve 10%, analysts say The Macau casino market is trending positively, and that has certain...

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Penn Entertainment Taps Longtime Louisiana Gaming Regulator Ronnie Jones
August 4, 2025

Penn Entertainment Taps Longtime Louisiana Gaming Regulator Ronnie Jones

Ronnie Jones is joining Penn Entertainment Jones previously led the Louisiana Gaming Control Board Jones will serve on the Hollywood casino company's compliance committee Penn Entertainment is bringing aboard a veteran gaming regulator to help...

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Live! Casino Virginia Readying Temporary Gaming Facility, Dealer School
August 4, 2025

Live! Casino Virginia Readying Temporary Gaming Facility, Dealer School

Live! Casino Virginia will open a temporary casino before the end of the year Richard Bland College will start its Dealer Institute next month Live! is a two-phased, $1.4 billion development Live! Casino & Hotel...

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Tilman Fertitta Moves Into Ambassador’s Residence After Extended Superyacht Stay
August 4, 2025

Tilman Fertitta Moves Into Ambassador’s Residence After Extended Superyacht Stay

Tilman Fertitta has moved into Villa Taverna The villa is the official residence of the U.S. ambassador to Italy The U.S. has rented the property since the 1930s Tilman Fertitta has finally moved into Villa...

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Mohegan Selling WNBA Connecticut Sun to Executive Linked to Inspire Casino Disaster
August 3, 2025

Mohegan Selling WNBA Connecticut Sun to Executive Linked to Inspire Casino Disaster

Mohegan is selling the WNBA Connecticut Sun for $325 million The buyer is a top executive at Bain Capital Bain Capital helped Mohegan build Inspire in South Korea The Mohegan Tribe has found a buyer...

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DraftKings Fined $450,000 in Massachusetts for Allowing Credit Cards
August 1, 2025

DraftKings Fined $450,000 in Massachusetts for Allowing Credit Cards

DraftKings allowed online sportsbook customers in Massachusetts to use credit cards The Massachusetts Gaming Commission bars the use of credit cards DraftKings was fined $450,000 for regulatory noncompliance Boston-based DraftKings has been fined by gaming...

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