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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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Sports Betting Advertising Should Be Banned, Says National Consumers League
August 1, 2025

Sports Betting Advertising Should Be Banned, Says National Consumers League

The National Consumers League is calling for a sports betting advertising ban The NCL takes issue with a mobile sportsbook's ability to send push notifications Most push notifications include marketing messaging, a NCL report concludes...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Macau Casino Heir Mario Ho Denies Incest Reports, Affair With Half-Sister
August 1, 2025

Macau Casino Heir Mario Ho Denies Incest Reports, Affair With Half-Sister

Mario Ho is dismissing gossip that he's had extramarital affairs Ho is the third-youngest child of the late Stanley Ho Ho is married to supermodel Ming Xi Billionaire Mario Ho is denying gossip that he...

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Macau Casinos Enjoy Best Month Since COVID-19, Recovery Continues
August 1, 2025

Macau Casinos Enjoy Best Month Since COVID-19, Recovery Continues

Macau casino revenue hit a post-COVID-19 high in July 2025 Macau is nearing pre-pandemic visitation conditions Gaming revenue also continues to make gains Macau casinos prospered in July, as gross gaming revenue (GGR) climbed 19%...

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Point Place Casino Unveils Makeover, as First Phase of $50 Million Renovation Ready
July 31, 2025

Point Place Casino Unveils Makeover, as First Phase of $50 Million Renovation Ready

Point Place Casino will open the first part of its expansion project on August 1 The new gaming area features 400 slot machines The second part of the $50 million project includes a hotel Point...

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Tribal Casinos Won a Record $43.9 Billion From Gamblers in the 2024 Fiscal Year
July 31, 2025

Tribal Casinos Won a Record $43.9 Billion From Gamblers in the 2024 Fiscal Year

Tribal casinos generated record revenue in the 2024 fiscal year Tribal casinos reported gross gaming revenue of $43.9 billion The commercial gaming industry is also operating at historic highs Tribal casinos in the United States...

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Atlantic City Gym Will Provide Outdoor Workouts With Atlantic Ocean Views
July 31, 2025

Atlantic City Gym Will Provide Outdoor Workouts With Atlantic Ocean Views

An outdoor gym is opening in Atlantic City The gym is located at the Showboat Hotel The facility includes pickleball and basketball courts An outdoor gym along the Atlantic City Boardwalk is the casino town's...

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Bally’s Bronx New York City Casino Resurrected After NYC Mayor Vetoes Council Decision
July 31, 2025

Bally’s Bronx New York City Casino Resurrected After NYC Mayor Vetoes Council Decision

NYC Mayor Eric Adams has vetoed a City Council vote The Council voted against a land-use application from Bally's Corp. Bally's is seeking to build a casino resort in the Bronx Bally's Bronx is back...

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Las Vegas Strip Ends Four-Month Skid, Gaming Up One Percent in June
July 30, 2025

Las Vegas Strip Ends Four-Month Skid, Gaming Up One Percent in June

June casino revenue on the Strip was positive for the first time since January There are many concerns about Las Vegas' near-term economic outlook Visitation remains sharply down in Southern Nevada this year June was...

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Serial Robber Who Targeted Bally’s Chicago Was Released by County Judge While Charges Pended
July 30, 2025

Serial Robber Who Targeted Bally’s Chicago Was Released by County Judge While Charges Pended

Chicago police believe a man continues to assault Bally's casino gamblers A man is in custody for a string of robberies related to Bally's Chicago A local judge had allowed the man to walk pending...

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DraftKings Faces Another Deceptive Marketing Lawsuit, Odds Long for Plaintiffs
July 30, 2025

DraftKings Faces Another Deceptive Marketing Lawsuit, Odds Long for Plaintiffs

DraftKings is facing a lawsuit in a Pennsylvania federal court The plaintiffs allege the company deceived consumers with false ads Similar cases have been dismissed  Boston-based DraftKings has been named in yet another proposed class-action...

Written by Devin O'Connor