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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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New York Gaming Facility Location Board Chair Has Never Been To a Casino
June 27, 2025

New York Gaming Facility Location Board Chair Has Never Been To a Casino

The New York Gaming Facility Location Board received eight downstate casino applications The five-member Board is currently one member short The Board is responsible for deciding where the three casinos are located The New York...

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Caesars Palace Online Casino Debuts Live Slots From Tropicana Atlantic City
June 27, 2025

Caesars Palace Online Casino Debuts Live Slots From Tropicana Atlantic City

Caesars Palace Online Casino in New Jersey now offers live slots The live slots operate online from a studio inside Tropicana Atlantic City Live slots further bring the in-person casino experience online Caesars Palace Online...

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New York Fields Eight Bids for Three Downstate Casino Opportunities
June 27, 2025

New York Fields Eight Bids for Three Downstate Casino Opportunities

New York's Request for Applications for three downstate casino licenses has concluded The New York Gaming Facility Location Board fielded eight bids The bidders are MGM, Genting, Caesars, Hard Rock, Mohegan, Chicasaw Nation, Rush Street,...

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Former Gaming Trade Group Leader Says US Must ‘Urgently Modernize’ Travel
June 26, 2025

Former Gaming Trade Group Leader Says US Must ‘Urgently Modernize’ Travel

The US Travel Association is calling for airport infrastructure and TSA upgrades Travel to the US remains below pre-pandemic levels, says Geoff Freeman Geoff Freeman previously led the American Gaming Association The former head of...

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The 13 Macau Hotel Could Play Pivotal Role in City’s Nongaming Push, New Owner Says
June 26, 2025

The 13 Macau Hotel Could Play Pivotal Role in City’s Nongaming Push, New Owner Says

The 13 Macau's new owner plans to refurbish the property to make it more attractive The 13 was envisioned as a playground for billionaires Macau's gaming downturn and the COVID-19 pandemic hurt The 13's hand...

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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...

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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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