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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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8421 stories by Devin O'Connor

Genting Empire Has New Day-to-Day Leader Following Abrupt Exit of Lim Kok Thay
March 1, 2025

Genting Empire Has New Day-to-Day Leader Following Abrupt Exit of Lim Kok Thay

Lim Kok Thay is out as president and CEO of Genting Group Genting owns and operates Resorts World casinos Genting posted disappointing 2024 results last week Genting Berhad, a Malaysia-based conglomerate involved in an array...

Written by Devin O'Connor
President Donald Trump Talks Pete Rose and Sports Betting, Pledges Pardon
March 1, 2025

President Donald Trump Talks Pete Rose and Sports Betting, Pledges Pardon

President Donald Trump thinks Pete Rose should be in baseball's Hall of Fame Rose was banned from baseball for sports betting Rose says he never bet against himself or his team President Donald Trump had...

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Macau Casino Revenue Rebounds in February, But Market Enthusiasm Slows
March 1, 2025

Macau Casino Revenue Rebounds in February, But Market Enthusiasm Slows

Macau casino revenue in February 2025 totaled almost $2.5 billion China's Lunar New Year holiday disappointed in Macau Macau's gaming market is amid great change Macau casino revenue reached MOP19.7 billion (US$2.46 billion) in February,...

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Presque Isle Casino Fined More Than $80 Thousand, Pennsylvania Excludes More Individuals
February 27, 2025

Presque Isle Casino Fined More Than $80 Thousand, Pennsylvania Excludes More Individuals

Presque Isle has been fined $81,575 Pennsylvania gaming regulators also banned nine more people from casinos The Involuntary Exclusion List includes many unattended children cases Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie has been fined...

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New Jersey Online Casinos, Mobile Sportsbooks Push Back on Tax Increases
February 27, 2025

New Jersey Online Casinos, Mobile Sportsbooks Push Back on Tax Increases

Atlantic City casinos oppose iGaming and online sports betting tax increases NJ Gov. Phil Murphy is seeking a larger cut of online gaming revenue iGaming and online sports betting is thriving in New Jersey New...

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Iowa Casino Smoking Bill Clears House Committee, Moves to Full Chamber Floor
February 27, 2025

Iowa Casino Smoking Bill Clears House Committee, Moves to Full Chamber Floor

A bill to end casino smoking in Iowa is advancing Currently, smoking is allowed on the gaming floors Iowa casinos wish to retain smoking Iowa casino smoking could soon become a thing of the past,...

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New York Gaming Facility Location Board Loses Another Member, Regulators Quiet
February 26, 2025

New York Gaming Facility Location Board Loses Another Member, Regulators Quiet

The New York Gaming Facility Location Board continues to experience turnover The Board is responsible for deciding where casinos in downstate NY will be located Each of the three licenses comes with a $500 million...

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MGM Resorts President, CEO Bill Hornbuckle to Lead U.S. Travel Association
February 26, 2025

MGM Resorts President, CEO Bill Hornbuckle to Lead U.S. Travel Association

MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle will lead the U.S. Travel Association The trade group promotes travel within the United States Hornbuckle succeeded MGM CEO Jim Murren in March 2020 Bill Hornbuckle, the president and chief...

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Was Luka Doncic Traded for Drinking Beer and Smoking a Hookah?
February 26, 2025

Was Luka Doncic Traded for Drinking Beer and Smoking a Hookah?

Speculation about the Luka Doncic trade continues Doncic fancies beer and hookahs Casino billionaire Dr. Miriam Adelson controls the Mavs franchise Luka Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers by the Dallas Mavericks, the...

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Mississippi Casinos Threatened With Higher Taxes for Online Sports Betting Opposition
February 26, 2025

Mississippi Casinos Threatened With Higher Taxes for Online Sports Betting Opposition

Mississippi casino taxes could be going up House lawmakers want online sports betting The Senate has refused to expand betting to the internet Mississippi casinos could see their state taxes on gross gaming revenue (GGR)...

Written by Devin O'Connor