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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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Vici Properties Reportedly Considering Investment at Bahamas Mega Resort Atlantis
November 12, 2024

Vici Properties Reportedly Considering Investment at Bahamas Mega Resort Atlantis

Vici Properties is reportedly mulling a significant investment in The Bahamas at Atlantis Paradise Island. Rumblings that the real estate investment trust (REIT), which was spun off from Caesars Entertainment in 2017, might be interested...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Hard Rock Closes Temporary Casino, Permanent Resort in Bristol Readies to Open
November 12, 2024

Hard Rock Closes Temporary Casino, Permanent Resort in Bristol Readies to Open

The Bristol Casino -- Future Home of Hard Rock was billed as Virginia's first casino when it opened inside the former Bristol Mall in July 2022. The temporary casino closed its doors early Monday morning...

Written by Devin O'Connor
California Sweepstakes Casino Targeted in Proposed Class-Action Lawsuit
November 12, 2024

California Sweepstakes Casino Targeted in Proposed Class-Action Lawsuit

An online sweepstakes website operating in California has been hit with a proposed class-action lawsuit. Attorneys for plaintiff Dennis Boyle filed his proposed class-action lawsuit in Orange County Superior Court against Yellow Social Interactive, a...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Tuscany Suites Casino in Las Vegas Named in Wrongful Death Complaint
November 11, 2024

Tuscany Suites Casino in Las Vegas Named in Wrongful Death Complaint

Tuscany Suites & Casino, an off-Strip resort in Las Vegas, has been named in a wrongful death lawsuit filed in Clark County. The estate of Jeff Paul Kreiner of Port St. Lucie, Fla., who died...

Written by Devin O'Connor
WWE Exec Says Wrestling Organization No Longer Pursuing Sports Betting Inclusion
November 11, 2024

WWE Exec Says Wrestling Organization No Longer Pursuing Sports Betting Inclusion

A top official at WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) says the professional wrestling organization is no longer pursuing to have its events included on legal sports betting boards. Last year, reports surfaced that WWE reps had...

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Cherokee Nation Returns Pope County Casino License to Court Following Referendum
November 11, 2024

Cherokee Nation Returns Pope County Casino License to Court Following Referendum

A subsidiary of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma filed a federal lawsuit last Friday alleging that its constitutional rights have been violated by a statewide gaming referendum in Arkansas. Last week, Arkansas voters approved Issue...

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DraftKings ‘Looking At’ Election Betting After 2024 Race Spurs Record Interest
November 11, 2024

DraftKings ‘Looking At’ Election Betting After 2024 Race Spurs Record Interest

 DraftKings will explore nonsports betting prediction markets, specifically election betting, after the 2024 race for the White House garnered unprecedented media attention and political pundits regularly referenced the odds in the leadup to November 5....

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The Venetian Resort Las Vegas and Pechanga Resort Casino in California Partner
November 8, 2024

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas and Pechanga Resort Casino in California Partner

The Venetian Resort on the Las Vegas Strip has struck a deal with one of the country's largest tribal casinos located in California about 60 miles southeast of Los Angeles. The Venetian is teaming up...

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Casino Jobs Available in Bossier City as Live! Louisiana Seeks to Fill 750 Positions
November 8, 2024

Casino Jobs Available in Bossier City as Live! Louisiana Seeks to Fill 750 Positions

Hundreds of casino jobs are available in Louisiana's Bossier City as The Cordish Companies nears the opening of its $270 million overhaul of the former Diamond Jacks property. Cordish plans to open Live! Casino &...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Wind Creek Chicago Southland Plans Opening, Pending State Approval
November 8, 2024

Wind Creek Chicago Southland Plans Opening, Pending State Approval

Wind Creek Chicago Southland in East Hazel Crest, Ill, plans to open next week, but the owners of the newly finished casino resort say they're still awaiting final approval from the state. Wind Creek Chicago...

Written by Devin O'Connor