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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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Hard Rock Ready to Open Virginia Casino as Company Continues Expansion Spree
October 10, 2024

Hard Rock Ready to Open Virginia Casino as Company Continues Expansion Spree

Hard Rock International will open its Virginia casino resort next month and the celebration will include one of the biggest stars in country music. Hard Rock, the hospitality and gaming conglomerate owned by the Seminole...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Beloit Casino Resort to Break Ground, as Hard Rock Rockford Starts Strong
October 9, 2024

Beloit Casino Resort to Break Ground, as Hard Rock Rockford Starts Strong

Construction on a $405 million casino resort in Wisconsin's Beloit will start later this month. One of six federally recognized tribes in the Badger State, the Ho-Chunk Nation says it will break ground on Ho-Chunk...

Written by Devin O'Connor
March Madness Players Most Susceptible to Online Abuse From Angry Sports Bettors
October 9, 2024

March Madness Players Most Susceptible to Online Abuse From Angry Sports Bettors

A study commissioned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) set to be released on Thursday finds that college basketball players who participated in this year's March Madness men's and women's tournaments were the most...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Norfolk Casino Cleared to Move Forward Four Years After City Voters Authorized the Development
October 9, 2024

Norfolk Casino Cleared to Move Forward Four Years After City Voters Authorized the Development

Almost four years after Norfolk voters authorized the development of a commercial casino resort along the Elizabeth riverbank next to the Virginia city's Minor League Baseball stadium, city officials have at long last signed off...

Written by Devin O'Connor
HBO Doc Claims to Expose True Identity of Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto
October 9, 2024

HBO Doc Claims to Expose True Identity of Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto

A new HBO documentary claims to shed light on the true identity of the person responsible for creating Bitcoin, the decentralized cryptocurrency that changed global finance and became a popular digital coin that gamblers use...

Written by Devin O'Connor
2024 Betting Momentum With Former President Donald Trump
October 8, 2024

2024 Betting Momentum With Former President Donald Trump

The 2024 betting odds continue to shift in former President Donald Trump's favor as Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign and President Joe Biden's administration face mounting problems. No betting exchange has facilitated more bets on...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Chinese Billionaire Wang Sicong, an eSports Champ, Spotted Gambling in Singapore
October 8, 2024

Chinese Billionaire Wang Sicong, an eSports Champ, Spotted Gambling in Singapore

A Chinese billionaire who is no stranger to the esports world was recently spotted gambling inside Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Wang Sicong, 36, is the son of Chinese billionaire Wang Jianlin. The elder Wang...

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Mega Millions Takes Risky Bet in Raising Ticket Price to $5, Lottery Players Furious
October 8, 2024

Mega Millions Takes Risky Bet in Raising Ticket Price to $5, Lottery Players Furious

The price for a Mega Millions ticket will more than double from $2 to $5 in April 2025 and lottery players aren't too thrilled to learn about the format changes the Mega Millions Consortium labels...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Richmond City Council Proposes Buying Failed Casino Site
October 7, 2024

Richmond City Council Proposes Buying Failed Casino Site

The Richmond City Council wants to bet on a property that was targeted for a casino resort development. The nine-member council introduced an ordinance during its Monday meeting that would authorize the city government to...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Live! Casino Hotel Maryland Hosting Free Poker Class With Texas Hold’em Emphasis
October 7, 2024

Live! Casino Hotel Maryland Hosting Free Poker Class With Texas Hold’em Emphasis

Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland is calling all people who want to learn how to play poker. The casino resort in Hanover near Baltimore-Washington International Airport has become a marquee destination for both poker pros...

Written by Devin O'Connor