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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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Sam Hou Fai is Macau’s First Chief Executive-Elect to Be Born in Mainland China
October 14, 2024

Sam Hou Fai is Macau’s First Chief Executive-Elect to Be Born in Mainland China

Sam Hou Fai, 62, has made history by becoming the first person to be elected chief executive of Macau -- the head of government in the Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR) -- born on the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Tesla Unveils Robo Taxis, Autonomous Cabs Could Change Transportation in Las Vegas
October 11, 2024

Tesla Unveils Robo Taxis, Autonomous Cabs Could Change Transportation in Las Vegas

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the world's richest man, this week unveiled plans for "Cybercabs," fully autonomous self-driving vehicles that stand to forever change how people move about cities. Musk pulled up to the public announcement...

Written by Devin O'Connor
South Korea’s Remote Casino Resort Committed to Increasing Nongaming Traffic
October 10, 2024

South Korea’s Remote Casino Resort Committed to Increasing Nongaming Traffic

Kangwon Land, a remote casino resort owned by the South Korean government, wants to diversify its appeal to nongamblers. Kangwon Land is the only place in South Korea where Koreans are allowed to gamble. The...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Leading Trade Groups Announce Partnership to Address Issues Facing Global Gaming Industry
October 10, 2024

Leading Trade Groups Announce Partnership to Address Issues Facing Global Gaming Industry

Three of the world's most prominent trade groups representing the interests of gaming operators in the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe have announced a pact. On Wednesday, the American Gaming Association, the UK's Betting...

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Hard Rock Ready to Open Virginia Casino as Company Continues Expansion Spree
October 10, 2024

Hard Rock Ready to Open Virginia Casino as Company Continues Expansion Spree

Hard Rock International will open its Virginia casino resort next month and the celebration will include one of the biggest stars in country music. Hard Rock, the hospitality and gaming conglomerate owned by the Seminole...

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Beloit Casino Resort to Break Ground, as Hard Rock Rockford Starts Strong
October 9, 2024

Beloit Casino Resort to Break Ground, as Hard Rock Rockford Starts Strong

Construction on a $405 million casino resort in Wisconsin's Beloit will start later this month. One of six federally recognized tribes in the Badger State, the Ho-Chunk Nation says it will break ground on Ho-Chunk...

Written by Devin O'Connor
March Madness Players Most Susceptible to Online Abuse From Angry Sports Bettors
October 9, 2024

March Madness Players Most Susceptible to Online Abuse From Angry Sports Bettors

A study commissioned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) set to be released on Thursday finds that college basketball players who participated in this year's March Madness men's and women's tournaments were the most...

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Norfolk Casino Cleared to Move Forward Four Years After City Voters Authorized the Development
October 9, 2024

Norfolk Casino Cleared to Move Forward Four Years After City Voters Authorized the Development

Almost four years after Norfolk voters authorized the development of a commercial casino resort along the Elizabeth riverbank next to the Virginia city's Minor League Baseball stadium, city officials have at long last signed off...

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HBO Doc Claims to Expose True Identity of Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto
October 9, 2024

HBO Doc Claims to Expose True Identity of Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto

A new HBO documentary claims to shed light on the true identity of the person responsible for creating Bitcoin, the decentralized cryptocurrency that changed global finance and became a popular digital coin that gamblers use...

Written by Devin O'Connor
2024 Betting Momentum With Former President Donald Trump
October 8, 2024

2024 Betting Momentum With Former President Donald Trump

The 2024 betting odds continue to shift in former President Donald Trump's favor as Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign and President Joe Biden's administration face mounting problems. No betting exchange has facilitated more bets on...

Written by Devin O'Connor