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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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Serial Celebrity Spokesperson Shaquille O’Neal Joins DraftKings as Ambassador
October 16, 2024

Serial Celebrity Spokesperson Shaquille O’Neal Joins DraftKings as Ambassador

NBA and College Basketball Hall of Fame member Shaquille O'Neal is teaming up with DraftKings to promote the sports betting and iGaming leader. O'Neal, more affectionately known as Shaq, is one of the most beloved...

Written by Devin O'Connor
NFL Las Vegas News: Raiders Field Minority Owner With Tom Brady
October 16, 2024

NFL Las Vegas News: Raiders Field Minority Owner With Tom Brady

The NFL has a new team owner, and he needs no introduction. On Tuesday, NFL owners approved Tom Brady's acquisition of a 5% stake in the Las Vegas Raiders. The seller is Mark Davis, the...

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Norfolk Casino Groundbreaking Comes Almost Four Years After Authorization
October 16, 2024

Norfolk Casino Groundbreaking Comes Almost Four Years After Authorization

The Norfolk casino resort project from Boyd Gaming in partnership with Virginia's Pamunkey Indian Tribe will break ground at the end of the month. Following the Norfolk City Council's greenlighting of the more than $500...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Crown Melbourne Fined AU$2M for Allowing Self-Excluded Persons Casino Access
October 15, 2024

Crown Melbourne Fined AU$2M for Allowing Self-Excluded Persons Casino Access

Crown Melbourne has been fined AU$2 million (US$1.34 million) after government-appointed monitors detected the casino allowed at least 242 people who had previously self-excluded themselves from the property's gaming floor access to its slot machines...

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Korean Star Lee Jin Ho Admits to Scamming BTS Member to Fund Gambling Addiction
October 15, 2024

Korean Star Lee Jin Ho Admits to Scamming BTS Member to Fund Gambling Addiction

On Monday, South Korean comedian Lee Jin Ho shocked the K-pop community by disclosing on social media that he's the subject of an illegal online gambling investigation being conducted by law enforcement and that he...

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Hard Rock, Seminole Tribe Donates $1M to Hurricane Relief Efforts
October 15, 2024

Hard Rock, Seminole Tribe Donates $1M to Hurricane Relief Efforts

Hard Rock International and its owner, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, have donated $1 million for Hurricane Milton and Helene relief efforts. Hard Rock and Seminole leaders announced Monday a $1 million commitment to the...

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Arkansas Supreme Court Partially Dismisses Casino Referendum Challenge
October 15, 2024

Arkansas Supreme Court Partially Dismisses Casino Referendum Challenge

On Monday, the Arkansas Supreme Court partially rejected a lawsuit challenging a certified ballot referendum set for this November's election that seeks to revoke a gaming license issued for a casino resort development in Pope...

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Lake Tahoe Estate Built by Steve Wynn Sells for Jaw-Dropping Price
October 14, 2024

Lake Tahoe Estate Built by Steve Wynn Sells for Jaw-Dropping Price

A Lake Tahoe waterfront estate with 210 feet of private sandy beach and five acres of secluded woodlands has sold for a record price. Envisioned and built by casino tycoon Steve Wynn, the property at...

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Missouri Sports Betting, Ozarks Casino Referendums Bring Record Spending
October 14, 2024

Missouri Sports Betting, Ozarks Casino Referendums Bring Record Spending

In the home stretch of the leadup to the 2024 election, Missouri voters are being bombarded by gaming campaign ads. Along with picking the next president, Missourians on November 5 will be asked if they...

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Seneca Casino Tax Payments to Return for Niagara Falls, Salamanca, and Buffalo
October 14, 2024

Seneca Casino Tax Payments to Return for Niagara Falls, Salamanca, and Buffalo

Seneca casino tax money being held in an escrow account since December 2023 could soon be delivered to its rightful beneficiaries. The Seneca Nation's Class III gaming compact with the State of New York expired...

Written by Devin O'Connor