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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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Atlantic City Airport Redevelopment Races On, Developer Floats $3.4B Project
January 28, 2025

Atlantic City Airport Redevelopment Races On, Developer Floats $3.4B Project

A multibillion-dollar redevelopment of a former Atlantic City airport called Bader Field remains a go years after the project was first floated. DEEM Enterprises, a group of local businesspeople led by Atlantic City attorney Dan...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Cedar Rapids Casino Backers Say ‘More Is More’ Despite Cannibalization Concerns
January 28, 2025

Cedar Rapids Casino Backers Say ‘More Is More’ Despite Cannibalization Concerns

A Cedar Rapids casino would generate gaming revenue of $116.5 million to $118 million in its first full year of operation. While much of that forecasted play would come at the expense of existing riverboats...

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New Hampshire Online Casino Bill Filed, Sites Would Need Brick-and-Mortar Partners
January 27, 2025

New Hampshire Online Casino Bill Filed, Sites Would Need Brick-and-Mortar Partners

New Hampshire is the latest state this year to field legislation to allow online casino gambling. Last week, state Sen. Tim Lang (R-Belknap) and three other Senate Republicans introduced Senate Bill 168. The statute seeks...

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Poll: Nearly Eight in 10 Tysons Voters Oppose Northern Virginia Casino Bill
January 27, 2025

Poll: Nearly Eight in 10 Tysons Voters Oppose Northern Virginia Casino Bill

A legislative push to potentially allow a casino in Northern Virginia by way of Tysons in Fairfax County is unpopular among the public, a new poll finds. Earlier this month, Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell...

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Atlantic City Casinos Honor Jan. 27 as Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 27, 2025

Atlantic City Casinos Honor Jan. 27 as Holocaust Remembrance Day

The Atlantic City skyline will look a bit different on Monday night as several casino resorts pay their respects to International Holocaust Remembrance Day. January 27 is a day of annual remembrance of the victims...

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Legal Age to Gamble in New York Casinos Could Increase
January 24, 2025

Legal Age to Gamble in New York Casinos Could Increase

The legal age to gamble inside New York casinos could soon increase should a powerful state senator get his way. This week, state Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. (D-Queens) introduced Senate Bill 2610. The legislation would...

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President Donald Trump to Double Down on Tax-Free Tip Pledge Upon Return to Las Vegas
January 24, 2025

President Donald Trump to Double Down on Tax-Free Tip Pledge Upon Return to Las Vegas

Circa Las Vegas will welcome President Donald Trump back to Southern Nevada for the first time since the Republican turned the Silver State red during the 2024 election and became the 47th commander-in-chief. Trump departed...

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Pennsylvania Township Commissioning Impact Study for Casino Near Penn State
January 24, 2025

Pennsylvania Township Commissioning Impact Study for Casino Near Penn State

Pennsylvania's College Township in Centre County near the main campus of Penn State University is commissioning a study to determine what sort of impact a more than $100 million casino coming to the Nittany Mall...

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Virginia Skill Game Bill Faces Long Odds, Gov. Glenn Youngkin Pledges Veto
January 24, 2025

Virginia Skill Game Bill Faces Long Odds, Gov. Glenn Youngkin Pledges Veto

Legislation in Virginia to create a regulatory framework and legal footing for controversial slot-like "skill games" has been introduced to the General Assembly in Richmond. Virginia Sen. Christie Craig (R-Chesapeake) is the chief patron of...

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Resorts World New York City Opens ‘Experience Center’ Showcasing $5B Vision
January 23, 2025

Resorts World New York City Opens ‘Experience Center’ Showcasing $5B Vision

Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) opened its "Experience Center" on Thursday, a place where the Queens racino hopes visitors and stakeholders will better understand what's possibly forthcoming for the Jamaica property. Resorts World is...

Written by Devin O'Connor