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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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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...

Written by Devin O'Connor
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...

Written by Devin O'Connor
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...

Written by Devin O'Connor
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...

Written by Devin O'Connor
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...

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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...

Written by Devin O'Connor
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...

Written by Devin O'Connor
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...

Written by Devin O'Connor
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...

Written by Devin O'Connor