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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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Illinois Adopts New Advertising Rules for Casinos, Sportsbooks, and VGTs
September 17, 2024

Illinois Adopts New Advertising Rules for Casinos, Sportsbooks, and VGTs

The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has updated its rules on how casinos, sportsbooks, and video gaming terminal host businesses can advertise. State gaming regulators last week voted in favor of implementing a series of new...

Written by Devin O'Connor
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Remains Uninterested in Expediting Casinos
September 17, 2024

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Remains Uninterested in Expediting Casinos

A powerful Democrat in the New York State Senate said this week that Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) remains evasive to legislation that would expedite issuing the three downstate casino licenses the legislature authorized in 2013....

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Atlantic City Casinos Heat Up in August as Gaming Win Climbs Nearly Five Percent
September 16, 2024

Atlantic City Casinos Heat Up in August as Gaming Win Climbs Nearly Five Percent

Atlantic City casinos needed a little bit of luck to cap off the unofficial end to summer, and August delivered for the gaming properties down the shore. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE)...

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Boston to Study Encore Boston Harbor’s Impact on Nearby Youth
September 16, 2024

Boston to Study Encore Boston Harbor’s Impact on Nearby Youth

The City of Boston is seeking a research partner to conduct an institutional review of how a commercial casino in Everett is impacting youth. Wynn Resorts invested $2.6 billion to build an integrated resort casino...

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Alabama Bill Would Elevate Gambling Convictions to Felonies
September 16, 2024

Alabama Bill Would Elevate Gambling Convictions to Felonies

Alabama is among the most limited states when it comes to gambling. The Cotton State has no commercial casinos or racinos, iGaming, sports betting, or even a state-run lottery. New legislation would implement harsher penalties...

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Taylor Swift Endorsement of VP Kamala Harris Delivers ‘Swift Effect’
September 13, 2024

Taylor Swift Endorsement of VP Kamala Harris Delivers ‘Swift Effect’

Taylor Swift on Tuesday night endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to become the nation's next commander-in-chief. Swift's legions of so-called "Swifties" reportedly heeded her call to get out the vote for Harris. Vote.gov, the federal...

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Casino Smoking Opponents Argue That Workers’ Rights Are Being Violated
September 13, 2024

Casino Smoking Opponents Argue That Workers’ Rights Are Being Violated

Opponents of Atlantic City casino smoking argue in their appeal to the New Jersey Supreme Court that the 2006 Smoke-Free Air Act violates workplace health protection rights. The 2006 law banned indoor smoking in nearly...

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Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Casino Confirms Data Breach, 55K Customers Affected
September 13, 2024

Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Casino Confirms Data Breach, 55K Customers Affected

Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino in Southern Nevada has confirmed a data breach that leaked confidential information on more than 55K customers. The Laughlin, Nev, resort began informing state attorneys general and impacted...

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Federal Bill Seeks to Implement Sports Betting Guardrails
September 12, 2024

Federal Bill Seeks to Implement Sports Betting Guardrails

On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (D-New York) formally introduced legislation that seeks to place federal regulations on the rapidly growing sports betting industry that's today legal and operational in 38 states plus Washington, D.C....

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Philippines Casinos to Remain Under Government Control Until at Least 2026
September 12, 2024

Philippines Casinos to Remain Under Government Control Until at Least 2026

Philippines casinos owned by the government will remain under the state's control until at least 2026. The Philippines is home to both commercial and government-held casinos. The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation(PAGCOR) regulates commercial gaming...

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