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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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Cherokee Nation Asks Federal Court to Dismiss Arkansas Casino Lawsuit
July 30, 2024

Cherokee Nation Asks Federal Court to Dismiss Arkansas Casino Lawsuit

The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, through its commercial subsidiaries Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) and Cherokee Nation Entertainment, LLC, has asked a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit challenging its receiving of a casino license in...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Number of Hotel Rooms in China’s Macau Increases to Nearly 47K
July 29, 2024

Number of Hotel Rooms in China’s Macau Increases to Nearly 47K

The number of hotel rooms in Macau, the world's richest gaming hub, continues to increase as the enclave's casino resorts pivot away from the VIP high roller to the general public. Per the half-year survey...

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Gaming Lobby Defends Sports Betting Ads, Says Marketing Critical to Ridding Illegal Ops
July 29, 2024

Gaming Lobby Defends Sports Betting Ads, Says Marketing Critical to Ridding Illegal Ops

The American Gaming Association (AGA), the preeminent trade group representing the interests of the commercial and tribal gaming industries in Washington, DC, and in state capitals across the nation, is defending how regulated sportsbooks advertise....

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Southwest Red-Eye Flights From Las Vegas to Take-Off in February 2025
July 29, 2024

Southwest Red-Eye Flights From Las Vegas to Take-Off in February 2025

Southwest Airlines plans to operate red-eye flights from Las Vegas beginning in February 2025. The Dallas-based budget airliner accounts for the most passengers in and out of Harry Reid International Airport, which was known as...

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Delaware Casinos Return to 24/7 Operations, as iGaming Flourishes
July 26, 2024

Delaware Casinos Return to 24/7 Operations, as iGaming Flourishes

Two casinos in Delaware have returned their gaming floors to around-the-clock operations for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in reduced hours. Bally's Dover Casino & Resort this month announced...

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Olympics Unlikely to Spur Meaningful Sports Betting Activity in the US
July 26, 2024

Olympics Unlikely to Spur Meaningful Sports Betting Activity in the US

The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of XXXIII Olympiad, formally begin in Paris on Friday with the Opening Ceremony and "Parade of Nations" held on the Seine. Nearly 11K athletes will compete in the...

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Chinese Workers Employed in Philippines iGaming Industry Have Uncertain Futures
July 26, 2024

Chinese Workers Employed in Philippines iGaming Industry Have Uncertain Futures

China is thanking the Philippines government for finally ordering its many online casino platforms that target players in the People's Republic to cease their operations. On Monday, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the rescinding...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Belle of Baton Rouge Scraps Plans to Demolish Historic Building Near Casino
July 25, 2024

Belle of Baton Rouge Scraps Plans to Demolish Historic Building Near Casino

The parent company of the Belle of Baton Rouge has folded on its plans to demolish a historic building near its casino hotel. The Queen Casino & Entertainment Inc., the owner of the Belle of...

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Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia Timeline Unveiled in Petersburg
July 25, 2024

Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia Timeline Unveiled in Petersburg

The fate of Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia will be determined on Nov. 5 when voters in Petersburg make their voices heard on whether they approve of allowing a commercial casino resort to come to...

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Study: Online Gaming Disproportionately Impacts Low-Income Populations
July 25, 2024

Study: Online Gaming Disproportionately Impacts Low-Income Populations

A new study from the University of California San Diego's Rady School of Management finds a correlation between irresponsible gambling and lower-income consumers in states where certain forms of online gambling are legal. UC San...

Written by Devin O'Connor