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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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Korean Star Lee Jin Ho Admits to Scamming BTS Member to Fund Gambling Addiction
October 15, 2024

Korean Star Lee Jin Ho Admits to Scamming BTS Member to Fund Gambling Addiction

On Monday, South Korean comedian Lee Jin Ho shocked the K-pop community by disclosing on social media that he's the subject of an illegal online gambling investigation being conducted by law enforcement and that he...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Hard Rock, Seminole Tribe Donates $1M to Hurricane Relief Efforts
October 15, 2024

Hard Rock, Seminole Tribe Donates $1M to Hurricane Relief Efforts

Hard Rock International and its owner, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, have donated $1 million for Hurricane Milton and Helene relief efforts. Hard Rock and Seminole leaders announced Monday a $1 million commitment to the...

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Arkansas Supreme Court Partially Dismisses Casino Referendum Challenge
October 15, 2024

Arkansas Supreme Court Partially Dismisses Casino Referendum Challenge

On Monday, the Arkansas Supreme Court partially rejected a lawsuit challenging a certified ballot referendum set for this November's election that seeks to revoke a gaming license issued for a casino resort development in Pope...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Lake Tahoe Estate Built by Steve Wynn Sells for Jaw-Dropping Price
October 14, 2024

Lake Tahoe Estate Built by Steve Wynn Sells for Jaw-Dropping Price

A Lake Tahoe waterfront estate with 210 feet of private sandy beach and five acres of secluded woodlands has sold for a record price. Envisioned and built by casino tycoon Steve Wynn, the property at...

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Missouri Sports Betting, Ozarks Casino Referendums Bring Record Spending
October 14, 2024

Missouri Sports Betting, Ozarks Casino Referendums Bring Record Spending

In the home stretch of the leadup to the 2024 election, Missouri voters are being bombarded by gaming campaign ads. Along with picking the next president, Missourians on November 5 will be asked if they...

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Seneca Casino Tax Payments to Return for Niagara Falls, Salamanca, and Buffalo
October 14, 2024

Seneca Casino Tax Payments to Return for Niagara Falls, Salamanca, and Buffalo

Seneca casino tax money being held in an escrow account since December 2023 could soon be delivered to its rightful beneficiaries. The Seneca Nation's Class III gaming compact with the State of New York expired...

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Sam Hou Fai is Macau’s First Chief Executive-Elect to Be Born in Mainland China
October 14, 2024

Sam Hou Fai is Macau’s First Chief Executive-Elect to Be Born in Mainland China

Sam Hou Fai, 62, has made history by becoming the first person to be elected chief executive of Macau -- the head of government in the Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR) -- born on the...

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Tesla Unveils Robo Taxis, Autonomous Cabs Could Change Transportation in Las Vegas
October 11, 2024

Tesla Unveils Robo Taxis, Autonomous Cabs Could Change Transportation in Las Vegas

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the world's richest man, this week unveiled plans for "Cybercabs," fully autonomous self-driving vehicles that stand to forever change how people move about cities. Musk pulled up to the public announcement...

Written by Devin O'Connor
South Korea’s Remote Casino Resort Committed to Increasing Nongaming Traffic
October 10, 2024

South Korea’s Remote Casino Resort Committed to Increasing Nongaming Traffic

Kangwon Land, a remote casino resort owned by the South Korean government, wants to diversify its appeal to nongamblers. Kangwon Land is the only place in South Korea where Koreans are allowed to gamble. The...

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Leading Trade Groups Announce Partnership to Address Issues Facing Global Gaming Industry
October 10, 2024

Leading Trade Groups Announce Partnership to Address Issues Facing Global Gaming Industry

Three of the world's most prominent trade groups representing the interests of gaming operators in the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe have announced a pact. On Wednesday, the American Gaming Association, the UK's Betting...

Written by Devin O'Connor