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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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Jury: Beau Rivage Did Nothing Wrong in Detaining Drunk Gambler
July 22, 2024

Jury: Beau Rivage Did Nothing Wrong in Detaining Drunk Gambler

A federal jury in Mississippi has ruled in favor of MGM Resorts International and Beau Rivage in its defense against a plaintiff who claimed he was wrongly detained at the riverboat during an incident in...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Hard Rock Casino Hollywood Has Doled Out $1B in Jackpots So Far This Year
July 19, 2024

Hard Rock Casino Hollywood Has Doled Out $1B in Jackpots So Far This Year

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Florida's Hollywood is best known for its iconic Guitar Hotel. Still, the property's reputation for having some of the loosest slots in the Sunshine State continues to amplify....

Written by Devin O'Connor
Bally’s Casino Plan Near Penn State Campus Wins Critical State Supreme Court Ruling
July 18, 2024

Bally’s Casino Plan Near Penn State Campus Wins Critical State Supreme Court Ruling

The Bally's Corporation and its local development partners in State College, Pa., near Penn State University this week scored a major court victory.  More than 10 months after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court agreed to hear...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Live! Casino Hotel Louisiana Celebrates Construction Milestone in Bossier City
July 18, 2024

Live! Casino Hotel Louisiana Celebrates Construction Milestone in Bossier City

Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, set to become the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market, marked a construction milestone this week. On Wednesday, officials with The Cordish Companies, the developer behind the $270 million...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Professional Pickleball Strengthens Sports Betting Offering With Compliance Monitor
July 18, 2024

Professional Pickleball Strengthens Sports Betting Offering With Compliance Monitor

The Professional Pickleball Association this week announced a partnership with Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360) to monitor its PPA Tour for fair play better. Seeking to expand its product to more legal sports betting states in...

Written by Devin O'Connor
North Carolina Lawmaker Who Championed Online Sports Betting to Resign
July 18, 2024

North Carolina Lawmaker Who Championed Online Sports Betting to Resign

The North Carolina lawmaker who helped bring online sports betting to the Tar Heel State is resigning. State Rep. Jason Saine (R-Lincoln) says he'll depart the Raleigh capital next month after serving in the North...

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Treasure Island Bids Adieu to Mirage, Seeks to Lure Neighboring Guests
July 18, 2024

Treasure Island Bids Adieu to Mirage, Seeks to Lure Neighboring Guests

Treasure Island Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip is hoping to capitalize off the closing of The Mirage. Treasure Island and The Mirage have been neighbors for decades, but that ended Wednesday with...

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The Open Championship Odds Favor World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler
July 17, 2024

The Open Championship Odds Favor World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler

The Open Championship tees off in a matter of hours at Royal Troon Golf Club in South Ayrshire, Scotland. It comes as no surprise that oddsmakers have World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler as the heavy...

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Arkansas Casino Referendum Raises $2.8M to Repeal Pope County Gaming License
July 17, 2024

Arkansas Casino Referendum Raises $2.8M to Repeal Pope County Gaming License

The Arkansas casino referendum campaign seeking to repeal the gaming license recently issued for a project in Pope County's Russellville reported raising $2.8 million last month. Local Voters in Charge is a political committee working...

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Atlantic City Casino Revenue Stagnant Through First Half of 2024
July 17, 2024

Atlantic City Casino Revenue Stagnant Through First Half of 2024

Atlantic City casino revenue was flat year over year through the first six months of 2024. The nine properties in New Jersey's casino beach town experienced stagnant in-person play so far this year. Through six...

Written by Devin O'Connor