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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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Boyd Gaming Gifts $1 Million to Norfolk State University Amid Casino Construction
May 12, 2025

Boyd Gaming Gifts $1 Million to Norfolk State University Amid Casino Construction

Boyd Gaming has donated $1 million to Norfolk State University The gift establishes the Boyd Gaming Department of Tourism & Hospitality Management Boyd's Norfolk casino resort is a $750 million investment Boyd Gaming is building...

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Sands China Will Promote Wellness and ‘Big Health’ at Macau Casino Resorts
May 12, 2025

Sands China Will Promote Wellness and ‘Big Health’ at Macau Casino Resorts

Sands China is bringing more wellness draws to its Macau casinos Sands China runs five resorts in China's Macau Sands China is investing billions in nongaming attractions Sands China, a majority-owned subsidiary of Las Vegas...

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New Hampshire Lawmakers Consider Charitable Gaming Expansion Via Slots
May 12, 2025

New Hampshire Lawmakers Consider Charitable Gaming Expansion Via Slots

New Hampshire doesn't have traditional casinos Casinos in the state benefit charities Slots are prohibited, but that could soon change The 14 casinos in New Hampshire that benefit charitable organizations could soon possess the legal...

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Did Draymond Green Reference Golden State Point Spread in NBA Playoffs Game?
May 11, 2025

Did Draymond Green Reference Golden State Point Spread in NBA Playoffs Game?

NBA fans think Draymond Green referenced the point spread Saturday night The Warriors were down eight when Green seemingly told his teammates the spread was 5.5 points A last-moment three-pointer finished the game 102-97 Draymond...

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Atlantic City Casino Report Highlights Brick-and-Mortar Concerns Amid NYC Threat
May 11, 2025

Atlantic City Casino Report Highlights Brick-and-Mortar Concerns Amid NYC Threat

Atlantic City casinos will face new competition in the coming years by way of New York City In-person play in Atlantic City has remained relatively flat in recent years Atlantic City continues to provide many...

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Grand Sierra Secures Property Tax Reimbursements for $435 Million Reno Arena
May 11, 2025

Grand Sierra Secures Property Tax Reimbursements for $435 Million Reno Arena

Reno city officials have agreed to return property taxes for an indoor sports arena The $435 million sports facility will be built at the Grand Sierra Resort The arena will become home to the University...

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James Packer Sells Beverly Hills Compound for $60 Million, Moves Near Mar-a-Lago
May 2, 2025

James Packer Sells Beverly Hills Compound for $60 Million, Moves Near Mar-a-Lago

James Packer has sold his Beverly Hills estate for $60 million Packer, the founder of Crown Resorts, bought the property in 2018 for $63.8 million Packer was previously engaged to Mariah Carey Billionaire James Packer,...

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Fanatics Casino Standalone iGaming App Launches in Four States
May 2, 2025

Fanatics Casino Standalone iGaming App Launches in Four States

Fanatics Casino is live online in four states The iGaming app can be accessed in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia A web-based version is coming next week Fanatics Betting and Gaming, the sportsbook...

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Hard Rock Hotel Casino Biloxi Sued Over Allegedly Faulty Slot Chair
May 2, 2025

Hard Rock Hotel Casino Biloxi Sued Over Allegedly Faulty Slot Chair

Hard Rock Biloxi has been sued on allegations that it failed to provide a safe casino A man claims he suffered injuries after falling from a faulty slot chair Hard Rock has yet to respond...

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Kentucky Powerball Winners Waste No Time Redeeming $167.3 Million Jackpot
May 2, 2025

Kentucky Powerball Winners Waste No Time Redeeming $167.3 Million Jackpot

The April 26 Powerball drawing jackpot hit in Kentucky The winners came forward two days later They now must choose between a pretax $167.3 million paid out over 29 years or a cash option of...

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