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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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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...

Written by Devin O'Connor
North Carolina Man Who Won $1.5M at Casino Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges
September 12, 2024

North Carolina Man Who Won $1.5M at Casino Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges

A North Carolina man who won nearly $1.5 million playing slot machines at a tribal casino pleaded guilty to federal charges for embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from his place of employment. Russel Edward...

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New Jersey Republicans to Rescue Stalled Effort to Ban Atlantic City Casino Smoking
September 12, 2024

New Jersey Republicans to Rescue Stalled Effort to Ban Atlantic City Casino Smoking

New Jersey Republicans have come out in support of extinguishing smoking inside Atlantic City casinos. In recent years, legislation to close the smoking loophole afforded to casinos in Atlantic City and parimutuel wagering facilities garnered...

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Norfolk Casino Development Confirms Boyd Gaming Involvement
September 11, 2024

Norfolk Casino Development Confirms Boyd Gaming Involvement

The Norfolk casino project has a new development partner in Boyd Gaming, the Las Vegas-based gaming firm that is one of the nation's largest regional resort operators. Casino.org reported earlier this month that the Pamunkey...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Missouri Sports Betting Campaigns Begin Rallying Troops
September 11, 2024

Missouri Sports Betting Campaigns Begin Rallying Troops

The Missouri sports betting referendum is officially set for the November 5 ballot after a state judge last week dismissed a lawsuit challenging the legitimacy of the campaign's canvassing procedures. Soon after Cole County Circuit...

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Kamala Harris’ Odds Improve After 2024 Debate Against Donald Trump
September 11, 2024

Kamala Harris’ Odds Improve After 2024 Debate Against Donald Trump

By most accounts, Vice President Kamala Harris was deemed the winner of Tuesday night's presidential debate against former President Donald Trump. Her strong performance wasn't a total surprise, as she was the betting favorite on...

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Mega Millions Jackpot Hits, $800M Winning Ticket Sold in Texas
September 11, 2024

Mega Millions Jackpot Hits, $800M Winning Ticket Sold in Texas

We have a winner. After 27 consecutive Mega Millions drawings without a ticket matching the five white balls and gold Mega Ball, the jackpot finally hit on Tuesday, September 10.   Tuesday night's winning numbers...

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Republican Jewish Coalition Announces Record Ad Buy to Support Donald Trump
September 10, 2024

Republican Jewish Coalition Announces Record Ad Buy to Support Donald Trump

The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC), heavily supported by Las Vegas Sands billionaire Dr. Miriam Adelson, announced on Monday that it will spend $10 million in the key 2024 battleground states of Pennsylvania, Nevada, Georgia, Michigan,...

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Illinois City Reportedly Trying to Woo Boyd Gaming With Land-Based Casino Incentives
September 10, 2024

Illinois City Reportedly Trying to Woo Boyd Gaming With Land-Based Casino Incentives

Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming has operated the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino in East Peoria, Ill., for 28 years. Local officials in neighboring Peoria are reportedly hoping to lure Boyd to the west side of the Illinois...

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Arkansas Casino Referendum Likely to Remain Following Special Master’s Report
September 10, 2024

Arkansas Casino Referendum Likely to Remain Following Special Master’s Report

The odds of the Arkansas casino referendum remaining on the November 5 ballot shortened this week after a special master assigned to review litigation challenging the campaign's canvassing procedures found little evidence of wrongdoing. The...

Written by Devin O'Connor