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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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8423 stories by Devin O'Connor

Missouri Sports Betting Campaigns Begin Rallying Troops
September 11, 2024

Missouri Sports Betting Campaigns Begin Rallying Troops

The Missouri sports betting referendum is officially set for the November 5 ballot after a state judge last week dismissed a lawsuit challenging the legitimacy of the campaign's canvassing procedures. Soon after Cole County Circuit...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Kamala Harris’ Odds Improve After 2024 Debate Against Donald Trump
September 11, 2024

Kamala Harris’ Odds Improve After 2024 Debate Against Donald Trump

By most accounts, Vice President Kamala Harris was deemed the winner of Tuesday night's presidential debate against former President Donald Trump. Her strong performance wasn't a total surprise, as she was the betting favorite on...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Mega Millions Jackpot Hits, $800M Winning Ticket Sold in Texas
September 11, 2024

Mega Millions Jackpot Hits, $800M Winning Ticket Sold in Texas

We have a winner. After 27 consecutive Mega Millions drawings without a ticket matching the five white balls and gold Mega Ball, the jackpot finally hit on Tuesday, September 10.   Tuesday night's winning numbers...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Republican Jewish Coalition Announces Record Ad Buy to Support Donald Trump
September 10, 2024

Republican Jewish Coalition Announces Record Ad Buy to Support Donald Trump

The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC), heavily supported by Las Vegas Sands billionaire Dr. Miriam Adelson, announced on Monday that it will spend $10 million in the key 2024 battleground states of Pennsylvania, Nevada, Georgia, Michigan,...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Illinois City Reportedly Trying to Woo Boyd Gaming With Land-Based Casino Incentives
September 10, 2024

Illinois City Reportedly Trying to Woo Boyd Gaming With Land-Based Casino Incentives

Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming has operated the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino in East Peoria, Ill., for 28 years. Local officials in neighboring Peoria are reportedly hoping to lure Boyd to the west side of the Illinois...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Arkansas Casino Referendum Likely to Remain Following Special Master’s Report
September 10, 2024

Arkansas Casino Referendum Likely to Remain Following Special Master’s Report

The odds of the Arkansas casino referendum remaining on the November 5 ballot shortened this week after a special master assigned to review litigation challenging the campaign's canvassing procedures found little evidence of wrongdoing. The...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Political Bettors Predict Outcome of First Debate Between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
September 9, 2024

Political Bettors Predict Outcome of First Debate Between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump

The second presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle will mark the first time former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris square off. Tuesday night's showdown comes 75 days after Trump exposed President...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Mega Millions to Increase Ticket Price, Ditch Megaplier and Just the Jackpot Options
September 9, 2024

Mega Millions to Increase Ticket Price, Ditch Megaplier and Just the Jackpot Options

Mega Millions is reportedly set for major modifications in how the interstate lottery game operates. In April, Casino.org reported rumblings first revealed by LotteryGeeks.com that the Mega Millions Consortium was mulling a substantial ticket price...

Written by Devin O'Connor
MGM Resorts Doubles Down on Japan Commitment, Strikes Termination Clause
September 9, 2024

MGM Resorts Doubles Down on Japan Commitment, Strikes Termination Clause

MGM Resorts International has reaffirmed its commitment to Japan by striking a clause that would have allowed the Las Vegas-based gaming operator to jump ship on its multibillion-dollar undertaking in Osaka. In September 2021, the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Star Entertainment Sells Brisbane Treasury Building Lease After Shuttering Casino
September 9, 2024

Star Entertainment Sells Brisbane Treasury Building Lease After Shuttering Casino

Embattled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment confirmed on Friday its intent to sell its leasehold interest in the Brisbane Treasury Building. The news comes roughly two weeks after Star closed the casino the company run...

Written by Devin O'Connor