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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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Kewadin Casinos in Upper Michigan Going Smoke-Free
November 8, 2024

Kewadin Casinos in Upper Michigan Going Smoke-Free

The handful of Kewadin Casinos on Michigan's Upper Peninsula, owned and operated by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, will soon prohibit indoor smoking and vaping. The Sault Tribe announced on its social...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Kamala Harris Campaign Spent Nearly $1.4B on 2024 Ads
November 7, 2024

Kamala Harris Campaign Spent Nearly $1.4B on 2024 Ads

Vice President Kamala Harris' unsuccessful bid for a job promotion at the White House cost almost $2.3 billion. According to the most recent financial disclosures, the Harris campaign spent $1.37 billion of that money on...

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BetMGM Sharing Poker Players in Michigan With New Jersey
November 7, 2024

BetMGM Sharing Poker Players in Michigan With New Jersey

BetMGM has secured regulatory allowance in Michigan to connect its online poker players with players in New Jersey who are also utilizing the iGaming platform. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) said on Wednesday that...

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Caesars Virginia Opening Next Month, WSOP Poker Room Among Casino’s Amenities
November 7, 2024

Caesars Virginia Opening Next Month, WSOP Poker Room Among Casino’s Amenities

Caesars Virginia in Danville has an official opening date scheduled for next month. Caesars Entertainment and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), the co-developers, owners, and operators of the $750 million investment, tell Casino.org...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Chesapeake Beach Voters Reject Motion to Expand Gaming
November 7, 2024

Chesapeake Beach Voters Reject Motion to Expand Gaming

Voters in Maryland's Chesapeake Beach pushed back strongly against a local ballot question asking about their eagerness to expand gambling in the idyllic town. Along with casting their pick for the next president of the...

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2028 Presidential Betting Begins, JD Vance and Josh Shapiro Favored
November 6, 2024

2028 Presidential Betting Begins, JD Vance and Josh Shapiro Favored

The all-too-early race for the White House in 2028 is already underway, just hours after President-elect Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential election. Trump is set to be sworn in...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Arkansas Casino License for Pope County Repealed During Election Day Referendum
November 6, 2024

Arkansas Casino License for Pope County Repealed During Election Day Referendum

Arkansas voters on Election Day amended their 2018 decision to legalize commercial casinos in Crittenden, Garland, Jefferson, and Pope counties. Six years ago, a statewide referendum authorized slot machines, live dealer table games, and sports...

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Cordish Companies Finally Secures Access to Virginia by Way of Petersburg
November 6, 2024

Cordish Companies Finally Secures Access to Virginia by Way of Petersburg

The Cordish Companies on Tuesday gained market access to a gaming state it's desperately sought entry to for years. Voters in Petersburg, Va. heavily supported a local referendum for a $1.4 billion mixed-use development that...

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Election Betting Apps Kalshi, Polymarket Top Apple App Store Charts
November 5, 2024

Election Betting Apps Kalshi, Polymarket Top Apple App Store Charts

As the first polls close in only a matter of hours, two prominent election betting platforms have hit the top of the Apple App Store chart. Kalshi and Polymarket have risen to the top of...

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Cryptocurrency Casino MetaWin Hacked, $4M Vanishes
November 5, 2024

Cryptocurrency Casino MetaWin Hacked, $4M Vanishes

An online casino that deals in cryptocurrency was hacked this week, the company's chief executive officer has conceded. MetaWin is an online gaming platform offering interactive slots, live dealer table games like blackjack, roulette, poker,...

Written by Devin O'Connor