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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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Resorts World Las Vegas Hails Autonomous Rideshare Zoox
May 29, 2025

Resorts World Las Vegas Hails Autonomous Rideshare Zoox

Resorts World Las Vegas has teamed with Zoox Zoox is an autonomous rideshare service Zoox is a subsidiary of Amazon Resorts World Las Vegas is among the most technically advanced casino resorts on the Strip....

Written by Devin O'Connor
Bally’s Boss Soo Kim Levies Accusations That NYC Bid is Being Shunned Because of Trump
May 29, 2025

Bally’s Boss Soo Kim Levies Accusations That NYC Bid is Being Shunned Because of Trump

Bally's wants to build a casino resort in the Bronx Bally's Chairman Soo Kim says The Trump Organization's possible benefit from the casino is lengthening its odds Bally's needs NYC officials to allow a casino...

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What’s Going on in Las Vegas? Casino Revenue Dips For Third Consecutive Month
May 28, 2025

What’s Going on in Las Vegas? Casino Revenue Dips For Third Consecutive Month

Las Vegas casinos struggled in April, as gaming win slowed Gross gaming revenue on the Strip was down year-over-year by about 3% Criticism regarding supposed nickel-and-diming continues Las Vegas Strip casino revenue last month fell...

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Ohio Casino Operators Give Opposing Testimony Regarding iGaming
May 28, 2025

Ohio Casino Operators Give Opposing Testimony Regarding iGaming

Casino companies in Ohio have differing views on iGaming Ohio lawmakers are considering two iGaming bills Online gambling, aside from sports betting, is prohibited in the Buckeye State Ohio casino representatives continue to make their...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Wildhorse Resort Casino in Eastern Oregon Unveils $100 Million Expansion
May 28, 2025

Wildhorse Resort Casino in Eastern Oregon Unveils $100 Million Expansion

The Wildhorse Resort & Casino is undergoing a $100 million expansion The project includes an additional hotel tower, a convention center, and a banquet kitchen The tribal casino is owned by the Confederated Tribes of...

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Steve Cohen’s Hard Rock NYC Casino Development Secures State’s Blessing
May 28, 2025

Steve Cohen’s Hard Rock NYC Casino Development Secures State’s Blessing

New York lawmakers have passed legislation to allow a casino in Queens The bill allows state and city-controlled parkland to be used for a commercial development NY Mets owner Steve Cohen is partnered with Hard...

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No Las Vegas Myth Here: Archeologists Discover New Tombs in Luxor
May 27, 2025

No Las Vegas Myth Here: Archeologists Discover New Tombs in Luxor

Ancient tombs have been discovered in Luxor Luxor is an ancient city in Egypt Luxor Las Vegas' theme is based on the city Luxor is best known in the United States to many gamblers as...

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Carnival Running Limited Adults-Only Cruises With Casino Emphasis
May 27, 2025

Carnival Running Limited Adults-Only Cruises With Casino Emphasis

Carnival is running a few adults-only cruises Scheduling issues with dry docks led to the casino-focused voyages Carnival isn't venturing away from its family-first mentality, a spokesperson says Carnival is best known for offering family-friendly...

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Crown Resorts Appoints Former Western Australia Treasurer Chair of Crown Perth
May 27, 2025

Crown Resorts Appoints Former Western Australia Treasurer Chair of Crown Perth

Crown Resorts has named two new key officials to oversee Crown Perth Crown continues its corporate overhaul in hopes of being deemed suitable to conduct gambling games by government regulators Crown Perth is the oldest...

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Georgia Businessman Floats Riverboat Casino, Upstream Battle Stands in His Way
May 27, 2025

Georgia Businessman Floats Riverboat Casino, Upstream Battle Stands in His Way

A businessman in Georgia wants to operate a riverboat casino Georgia law currently bars most forms of gambling Georgia lawmakers, however, have seemingly eased their opposition to gambling recently A Georgia businessman wants to develop...

Written by Devin O'Connor