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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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Election Betting Markets Draw Ire of State Gaming Regulators Ahead of November 5
November 4, 2024

Election Betting Markets Draw Ire of State Gaming Regulators Ahead of November 5

The outcome of the 2024 presidential election will finally be determined on Tuesday, November 5, as tens of millions of Americans and US citizens head to the polls to cast their vote. In the leadup...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Hard Rock Bet Partners With Duffy’s, Popular Sports Bar in Florida
November 1, 2024

Hard Rock Bet Partners With Duffy’s, Popular Sports Bar in Florida

Hard Rock Bet, the only legal online sportsbook in Florida, is partnering with one of the state's most cherished sports bars in Duffy's. Hard Rock Bet is the retail and online sportsbook of the Seminole...

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Arkansas Casino Referendum Campaign Spending Tops $30M
November 1, 2024

Arkansas Casino Referendum Campaign Spending Tops $30M

The Arkansas casino referendum seeking to repeal a gaming license for Pope County has resulted in unprecedented campaign spending. Issue 2 would amend the Arkansas Constitution to only allow the Arkansas Racing Commission (ARC) to...

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Mark Cuban on Defensive After Saying Trump Is Never ‘Around Strong, Intelligent Women’
November 1, 2024

Mark Cuban on Defensive After Saying Trump Is Never ‘Around Strong, Intelligent Women’

Billionaire Mark Cuban is backtracking comments he made Thursday during an appearance on "The View" about female supporters of Donald Trump. Cuban, the "Shark Tank" star and minority owner of the NBA Dallas Mavericks, told...

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Macau Casinos Win $2.6B From Players in October, Best Month Since January 2020
November 1, 2024

Macau Casinos Win $2.6B From Players in October, Best Month Since January 2020

Macau casinos won more money in October than any other month since January 2020. On Friday, Macau's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau published the October gross gaming revenue (GGR) tally showing that the six casino...

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Florida Caretaker of Elderly Couple Who Allegedly Stole $100K Arrested in Gambling Hub
October 31, 2024

Florida Caretaker of Elderly Couple Who Allegedly Stole $100K Arrested in Gambling Hub

A "caretaker" of an elderly couple in Florida who allegedly stole approximately $100K from the seniors was arrested this week inside what appeared to be one of the many illegal gambling businesses masquerading as an...

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2024 Election Odds: Late Push for Kamala Harris, or Bettors Hedging Donald Trump?
October 31, 2024

2024 Election Odds: Late Push for Kamala Harris, or Bettors Hedging Donald Trump?

With just five days remaining before the 2024 election, betting markets continue to suggest that former President Donald Trump will emerge victorious once the November 5 votes are tallied. However, Vice President Kamala Harris' odds...

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Myrtle Beach Casino Cruise Likely to Become More Expensive as Fare Increase Proposed
October 31, 2024

Myrtle Beach Casino Cruise Likely to Become More Expensive as Fare Increase Proposed

Gamblers in Myrtle Beach who patronize the Big M Casino boat will likely see fares increase in the coming months after local officials suggested they would raise the per-passenger entry fee. The Horry County Council...

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DraftKings Shuttering Live Dealer Studio in Atlantic City, Will Contract Third Party
October 31, 2024

DraftKings Shuttering Live Dealer Studio in Atlantic City, Will Contract Third Party

DraftKings will close its live dealer studio located inside Atlantic City's Golden Nugget in January. DraftKings has operated live dealer table games for online casino players in New Jersey from its Golden Nugget studio since...

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Boyd Gaming Breaks Ground on $750M Casino Resort in Virginia’s Norfolk
October 30, 2024

Boyd Gaming Breaks Ground on $750M Casino Resort in Virginia’s Norfolk

On Wednesday, Boyd Gaming and its local development partner, the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, broke ground on a $750 million project -- a quarter of a billion dollars more than the previous plan -- that will...

Written by Devin O'Connor