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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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Deaths of Two Kids at Detroit Casino Parking Garage Linked to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Not Hypothermia
March 6, 2025

Deaths of Two Kids at Detroit Casino Parking Garage Linked to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Not Hypothermia

Two children who died while sleeping in a van parked at a Detroit casino last month succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning Officials originally believed the children, who were homeless, died due to hypothermia The family...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Indiana Gaming Commission Seeks Research Firms for Riverboat Casino Relocation Study
March 6, 2025

Indiana Gaming Commission Seeks Research Firms for Riverboat Casino Relocation Study

The IGC is seeking to field a study of gaming markets that might be attractive to the state's riverboat casino operators An independent third party would be hired to conduct the study and make recommendations...

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Canadian Moose Relocated, Safe After Stopping by Casino in Ontario
March 5, 2025

Canadian Moose Relocated, Safe After Stopping by Casino in Ontario

A Canadian moose was spotted at an Ontario casino Wildlife experts helped relocate the lost animal Canada has more moose than any other country in the world A Canadian moose who casually made her way...

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Hawaii Sports Betting Bill Passes State House, Senate Odds of Passage Remain Long
March 5, 2025

Hawaii Sports Betting Bill Passes State House, Senate Odds of Passage Remain Long

A bill in Hawaii to legalize sports betting passed the state House Sports betting's odds, however, remain long in Hawaii Hawaii has no forms of legal gaming On Tuesday, Hawaii sports betting legislation cleared the...

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After Bally’s Flees, State College Casino Near Penn State University Finds Partner
March 5, 2025

After Bally’s Flees, State College Casino Near Penn State University Finds Partner

Saratoga Casino Holdings will help develop a casino in State College, Pa.  The casino will be near Penn State University Much of the community is opposed to the gaming project The more than $100 million...

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BetMGM Trimming Staff at New Jersey Headquarters, as Online Gaming Firm Labors
March 4, 2025

BetMGM Trimming Staff at New Jersey Headquarters, as Online Gaming Firm Labors

BetMGM is terminating 83 employees in New Jersey The layoffs are at BetMGM's headquarters BetMGM is primarily engaged in sports betting and iGaming BetMGM is reducing its overhead at its New Jersey headquarters by showing...

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Kyrie Irving Season-Ending Injury Latest Setback for Aldelson-Owned Mavs
March 4, 2025

Kyrie Irving Season-Ending Injury Latest Setback for Aldelson-Owned Mavs

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is out for the year Irving tore an ACL on Monday night The Mavs franchise is in disarray Kyrie Irving suffered a season-ending injury Monday night, the latest catastrophe for...

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Thailand Casino Bill Folds on Entry Condition, Resorts Will Welcome All
March 4, 2025

Thailand Casino Bill Folds on Entry Condition, Resorts Will Welcome All

Thailand is seeking to legalize casinos A previous bill suggested forcing Thai people to prove their net worth to gamble The casino push is supported by PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra Should the Thailand casino bill become...

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Polymarket Bettors Praying Their Pope Francis Bets Win, Kalshi Takes More Holy Approach
March 4, 2025

Polymarket Bettors Praying Their Pope Francis Bets Win, Kalshi Takes More Holy Approach

Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome Polymarket is offering bets on the pope's fate Polymarket deals in cryptocurrency  Betting exchange Polymarket has ruffled some feathers for offering odds on the fate of Pope Francis. Pope...

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Hard Rock Atlantic City Staffers Awarded $10 Million Following Rocking 2024 Performance
March 4, 2025

Hard Rock Atlantic City Staffers Awarded $10 Million Following Rocking 2024 Performance

Hard Rock gave $10 million in bonuses to its Atlantic City workers Hard Rock trailed only Borgata in AC gaming revenue last year Hard Rock is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida Hard Rock...

Written by Devin O'Connor