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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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Reno’s Grand Sierra Resort Agrees to $250K Settlement With Nevada Gaming Commission
November 5, 2024

Reno’s Grand Sierra Resort Agrees to $250K Settlement With Nevada Gaming Commission

The Grand Sierra Resort in Reno has agreed to pay the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) a quarter of a million dollars to settle a regulatory complaint stemming from an incident last year. The Nevada Gaming...

Written by Devin O'Connor
WarHorse Casino Lincoln in Nebraska Expands Gaming Space, Adds Table Games
November 5, 2024

WarHorse Casino Lincoln in Nebraska Expands Gaming Space, Adds Table Games

WarHorse Casino Lincoln kicked off the week on Monday by opening phase two of its permanent casino floor and bringing new gaming offerings to the facility. Officials with WarHorse Gaming and Ho-Chunk Inc., the commercial...

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Saratoga Suffers ‘IT Issues,’ Casino Ops Impacted in New York, Colorado, Mississippi
November 4, 2024

Saratoga Suffers ‘IT Issues,’ Casino Ops Impacted in New York, Colorado, Mississippi

Saratoga Casino Holdings suffered an information technology glitch late last week that rendered some operations unavailable at the company's three commercial casinos. Three days later, the company's casinos in Colorado and Mississippi remain closed. Saratoga...

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2024 Election Predictions: State-By-State Gaming Ballot Questions
November 4, 2024

2024 Election Predictions: State-By-State Gaming Ballot Questions

The 2024 election is here, and while all eyes will be on whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris becomes the next president of the United States, several state gaming referendums stand to alter the landscape...

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Election Betting Markets Draw Ire of State Gaming Regulators Ahead of November 5
November 4, 2024

Election Betting Markets Draw Ire of State Gaming Regulators Ahead of November 5

The outcome of the 2024 presidential election will finally be determined on Tuesday, November 5, as tens of millions of Americans and US citizens head to the polls to cast their vote. In the leadup...

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Hard Rock Bet Partners With Duffy’s, Popular Sports Bar in Florida
November 1, 2024

Hard Rock Bet Partners With Duffy’s, Popular Sports Bar in Florida

Hard Rock Bet, the only legal online sportsbook in Florida, is partnering with one of the state's most cherished sports bars in Duffy's. Hard Rock Bet is the retail and online sportsbook of the Seminole...

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Arkansas Casino Referendum Campaign Spending Tops $30M
November 1, 2024

Arkansas Casino Referendum Campaign Spending Tops $30M

The Arkansas casino referendum seeking to repeal a gaming license for Pope County has resulted in unprecedented campaign spending. Issue 2 would amend the Arkansas Constitution to only allow the Arkansas Racing Commission (ARC) to...

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Mark Cuban on Defensive After Saying Trump Is Never ‘Around Strong, Intelligent Women’
November 1, 2024

Mark Cuban on Defensive After Saying Trump Is Never ‘Around Strong, Intelligent Women’

Billionaire Mark Cuban is backtracking comments he made Thursday during an appearance on "The View" about female supporters of Donald Trump. Cuban, the "Shark Tank" star and minority owner of the NBA Dallas Mavericks, told...

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Macau Casinos Win $2.6B From Players in October, Best Month Since January 2020
November 1, 2024

Macau Casinos Win $2.6B From Players in October, Best Month Since January 2020

Macau casinos won more money in October than any other month since January 2020. On Friday, Macau's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau published the October gross gaming revenue (GGR) tally showing that the six casino...

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Florida Caretaker of Elderly Couple Who Allegedly Stole $100K Arrested in Gambling Hub
October 31, 2024

Florida Caretaker of Elderly Couple Who Allegedly Stole $100K Arrested in Gambling Hub

A "caretaker" of an elderly couple in Florida who allegedly stole approximately $100K from the seniors was arrested this week inside what appeared to be one of the many illegal gambling businesses masquerading as an...

Written by Devin O'Connor