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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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Sonoma County Tribal Casino Indefinitely Delayed by Federal Court Ruling
December 26, 2024

Sonoma County Tribal Casino Indefinitely Delayed by Federal Court Ruling

A tribal casino planned for California's Sonoma County has been indefinitely delayed by a federal judge. Last week, a federal judge in California's Northern District Court granted a temporary restraining order to the Federated Indians...

Written by Devin O'Connor
MGM Osaka to Begin Construction on Main Resort Structure in April 2025
December 26, 2024

MGM Osaka to Begin Construction on Main Resort Structure in April 2025

MGM Osaka, the first and only integrated resort (IR) casino planned for Japan, will break ground on the expansive complex's primary structure in April 2025. MGM Osaka is a JPY1.27 trillion (US$8 billion) project led...

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Lil Baby Concedes He’s a Problem Gambler, Self-Excludes From Las Vegas Casinos
December 25, 2024

Lil Baby Concedes He’s a Problem Gambler, Self-Excludes From Las Vegas Casinos

Rapper Lil Baby has enjoyed a prosperous career since he exploded on the hip-hop scene in 2017 with his Billboard Hot 100 entry "My Dawg." His sophomore album, "My Turn," soared to the top of...

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Mega Millions Sales Balloon, Jackpot Grows to $1B for Christmas Eve
December 24, 2024

Mega Millions Sales Balloon, Jackpot Grows to $1B for Christmas Eve

With the Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday night's drawing up to $1 billion and the holiday season in full swing, the interstate lottery game is reporting a surge in ticket sales. The Mega Millions Consortium,...

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Massachusetts Tribe Says Taunton Casino News Coming in Early 2025
December 24, 2024

Massachusetts Tribe Says Taunton Casino News Coming in Early 2025

 A federally recognized Native American tribe in Massachusetts that's been trying to build a casino resort in Taunton for over a decade says it will unveil a major update to the project early next year....

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Steve Wynn Scoops West Palm Beach Home Near Mar-a-Lago, Demolition Planned
December 24, 2024

Steve Wynn Scoops West Palm Beach Home Near Mar-a-Lago, Demolition Planned

Steve Wynn continues to buy and sell luxury residential real estate in posh West Palm Beach, Fla. The former casino tycoon's latest bet is on a nearly $13 million, three-bed, two-bath 2K-square-foot pad along Washington...

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Mega Millions Ticket Worth $1.13B Redeemed Nine Months After Drawing
December 23, 2024

Mega Millions Ticket Worth $1.13B Redeemed Nine Months After Drawing

The winning Mega Millions ticket worth almost $1.13 billion should the winner have chosen the 30-year annuity has finally been redeemed. On March 26, 2024, a single ticket matched the six drawn numbers for Mega...

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Palm Beach Kennel Club Cleared for New $20M Poker Room and OTB Facility
December 23, 2024

Palm Beach Kennel Club Cleared for New $20M Poker Room and OTB Facility

The historic Palm Beach Kennel Club is closing its original doors and greyhound racetrack that first opened in 1932. The club's story is not finished, however, as it will continue in a new facility set...

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Chippendales Dancers Levy Unfair Labor Practices Complaint After Joining Union
December 23, 2024

Chippendales Dancers Levy Unfair Labor Practices Complaint After Joining Union

The performers who make the Chippendales show world-famous say they're not being treated like the stars they are by their employer. The men who have made women scream in excitement for decades recently filed a...

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Mega Millions Has a Nearly $1B Gift Wrapped for Christmas Eve Drawing
December 23, 2024

Mega Millions Has a Nearly $1B Gift Wrapped for Christmas Eve Drawing

The Mega Millions Christmas Eve jackpot stands to be the gift of the year for the lucky player who overcomes the odds of one in 302,575,350 in matching the five white balls and gold Mega...

Written by Devin O'Connor