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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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Borgata Settles BetMGM iGaming Platform Violations With New Jersey Regulator
August 22, 2024

Borgata Settles BetMGM iGaming Platform Violations With New Jersey Regulator

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City has agreed to pay the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) $75K to settle a regulatory infraction incurred by the casino's iGaming partner BetMGM. The DGE...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Nebraska Online Sports Betting on Hold Until 2027, Possibly Later
August 21, 2024

Nebraska Online Sports Betting on Hold Until 2027, Possibly Later

The first legal online sports bet in Nebraska won't be made until at least 2027. That's because the Nebraska Legislature opted not to act on authorizing online sportsbooks during its special property tax relief session...

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Hard Rock Bet Rolls With Post Malone for Sports Betting Commercial
August 19, 2024

Hard Rock Bet Rolls With Post Malone for Sports Betting Commercial

Hard Rock Bet, the retail and online sportsbook brand of Hard Rock casinos, rolled out its latest advertising campaign Monday morning titled "Roll With Us," featuring rapper Post Malone. Officials with Hard Rock International, the...

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Nevada Unemployment Rate Remains Considerably Higher Than National Average
August 19, 2024

Nevada Unemployment Rate Remains Considerably Higher Than National Average

The unemployment rate in Nevada ticked upward to 5.4% in July, marking the second unemployment rate hike in a row. Nevada's Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR) reports that the state's unemployment rate climbed...

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‘Supermayor’ Tiffany Henyard, Who Partied in Las Vegas on Taxpayer Dime, Cut Off
August 17, 2024

‘Supermayor’ Tiffany Henyard, Who Partied in Las Vegas on Taxpayer Dime, Cut Off

Tiffany Henyard, the self-described "supermayor" of Dolton and the supervisor of Thornton Township, the second most populated township in Illinois, has been cut off by the state comptroller's office. Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said Friday...

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U.S. Gamblers Lose $17.6B in Second Quarter, 14th Consecutive Quarter of Growth
August 16, 2024

U.S. Gamblers Lose $17.6B in Second Quarter, 14th Consecutive Quarter of Growth

Gamblers in the United States lost $17.63 billion during the second quarter playing at commercial casinos, iGaming websites, and betting on sports. The American Gaming Association (AGA) reports that gross gaming revenue in the 37...

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Norfolk Casino Plan Reworked, Developers Seemingly Ditch HeadWaters Identity
August 16, 2024

Norfolk Casino Plan Reworked, Developers Seemingly Ditch HeadWaters Identity

The developers behind the long-stalled Norfolk casino project that city voters authorized in November 2020 have yet another blueprint. For its casino venture, the City of Norfolk partnered with the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, a small...

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WarHorse Omaha Back Open Following HVAC Issue that Temporarily Closed Casino
August 16, 2024

WarHorse Omaha Back Open Following HVAC Issue that Temporarily Closed Casino

WarHorse Casino Omaha is back open following a temporary closure that company officials say was related to an HVAC issue. WarHorse Casino Omaha opened at Horsemen's Park in Nebraska on August 6. A line of...

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Notre Dame Men’s Swimming Team Suspended for One Year Over Betting Pool
August 16, 2024

Notre Dame Men’s Swimming Team Suspended for One Year Over Betting Pool

Notre Dame's athletics department on Thursday banned its men's swimming team for one year for violating NCAA and the school's sports gambling rules. An internal investigation led by a private law firm concluded that a...

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Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana Seeks Local Artists to Showcase Their Work at Bossier City Resort
August 15, 2024

Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana Seeks Local Artists to Showcase Their Work at Bossier City Resort

Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana in Bossier City is seeking artists' submissions of artwork for display in the forthcoming resort property. Baltimore-based Cordish Companies is investing $270 million to overhaul the former Diamond Jacks riverboat...

Written by Devin O'Connor