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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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Monte-Carlo Casino Sets Sail Aboard Crystal Symphony Cruise Ship
November 15, 2024

Monte-Carlo Casino Sets Sail Aboard Crystal Symphony Cruise Ship

The first-ever Monte-Carlo Casino at sea has embarked on its maiden voyage. In July, Casino.org broke the news that Crystal Cruises had reached a branding deal with Société des Bains de Mer, a publicly traded...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Weigh-In Elevates Concerns that Friday Night’s Fight is Scripted
November 15, 2024

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Weigh-In Elevates Concerns that Friday Night’s Fight is Scripted

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are expected to walk into AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, at around 11 p.m. EST on Friday where the 27-year-old social media star turned actor and boxer will fight the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Mississippi Travel Plaza With Slots and Sports Betting Opens Next Month
November 14, 2024

Mississippi Travel Plaza With Slots and Sports Betting Opens Next Month

A travel plaza in Mississippi opening next month will feature not only fuel and convenience items but also slot machines and sports betting. Choctaw Resort Development Enterprise (CRDE), a subsidiary of the Mississippi Band of...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Xfinity Live! Entertainment District Near Live! Philadelphia Casino Expanding
November 14, 2024

Xfinity Live! Entertainment District Near Live! Philadelphia Casino Expanding

Xfinity Live! in Philadelphia's Stadium District is set for its first major expansion since the dining and entertainment destination opened in 2012. Located in the heart of the Philadelphia sports complex between Citizen Bank Park,...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. Faces Another Charge in Child Endangerment Case
November 14, 2024

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. Faces Another Charge in Child Endangerment Case

The indictment against Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. (D) regarding allegations of child endangerment escalated last week when the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office added a witness tampering charge. In September, Small, 50, and his...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Cedar Rapids Casino Opposition Group Claims Public Doesn’t Want More Gambling
November 13, 2024

Cedar Rapids Casino Opposition Group Claims Public Doesn’t Want More Gambling

Opposition to a proposed $275 million casino resort in Cedar Rapids has emerged through a self-described "grassroots coalition" called Iowans for Common Sense. Iowa's legislative-mandated moratorium on the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) not...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Federal Judge Dismisses Attempt to Block Arkansas Casino Referendum Outcome
November 13, 2024

Federal Judge Dismisses Attempt to Block Arkansas Casino Referendum Outcome

A federal judge in Arkansas has dismissed a petition to delay the implementation of a statewide constitutional ballot referendum passed last week that repealed a casino license that had been issued for a gaming development...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Ted Olson, Who Argued Against PASPA and Helped Legalize Sports Betting, Dead at 84
November 13, 2024

Ted Olson, Who Argued Against PASPA and Helped Legalize Sports Betting, Dead at 84

Theodore (Ted) Olson, an American lawyer who served as the 42nd solicitor general of the United States under President George W. Bush and the U.S. assistant attorney general of the Office of Legal Counsel under...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Northern Virginia Casino Bill Expected in January, Referendum Faces Long Odds
November 13, 2024

Northern Virginia Casino Bill Expected in January, Referendum Faces Long Odds

Legislation to allow residents in Northern Virginia to weigh a commercial casino is expected to be filed when the state's General Assembly convenes in January. Virginia Sen. Dave Marsden (D-Fairfax) is again leading the legislative...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Newly Inaugurated Seneca President Wants to End Revenue Sharing With New York State
November 12, 2024

Newly Inaugurated Seneca President Wants to End Revenue Sharing With New York State

JC Seneca, the aptly named president of the Seneca Nation who was sworn in to lead the powerful and influential tribe based in upstate New York on Tuesday, is being rather blunt about what he...

Written by Devin O'Connor