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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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Rivers Casino Portsmouth Surveillance Shortcomings Result in $545K Fine
July 4, 2024

Rivers Casino Portsmouth Surveillance Shortcomings Result in $545K Fine

Rivers Casino Portsmouth in Virginia has agreed to a $545,000 fine to settle several regulatory violations. Investigative and compliance officials with the Virginia Lottery, which regulates commercial gaming in the commonwealth, recently negotiated a settlement...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Gulfside Casino Partnership Sue Arkansas Officials Over Pope County License
July 4, 2024

Gulfside Casino Partnership Sue Arkansas Officials Over Pope County License

Gulfside Casino Partnership alleges in a lawsuit filed in Arkansas' Pulaski County Circuit Court that state officials colluded with a rival bidder regarding a gaming license earmarked for Pope County. Mississippi-based Gulfside is controlled by...

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BetRivers Maintains Sports Betting Monopoly in Delaware, Expands iCasino
July 3, 2024

BetRivers Maintains Sports Betting Monopoly in Delaware, Expands iCasino

Rush Street Interactive's BetRivers sports betting platform was dealt a winning hand in Delaware over the weekend when the state's General Assembly adjourned for the year without passing legislation that sought to end the sportsbook's...

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Bally’s Atlantic City Celebrates 45 Years With New Amenities, Free Hot Dogs
July 3, 2024

Bally’s Atlantic City Celebrates 45 Years With New Amenities, Free Hot Dogs

Bally's Atlantic City doesn't officially turn 45 until Dec. 29, but the Boardwalk casino and resort is celebrating its birthday early while the East Coast gaming hub is amid its busy season. Bally's Atlantic City...

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Skillz Sues Skill Game Competitor Voodoo for Allegedly Using Bots
July 3, 2024

Skillz Sues Skill Game Competitor Voodoo for Allegedly Using Bots

Skillz, a mobile gaming platform and game developer that allows players to compete for money in head-to-head matchups, is suing a rival competitor on allegations that it uses computer bots in its apps. In a...

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First-Time Gambler Wins Massive Jackpot at Hard Rock Atlantic City
July 3, 2024

First-Time Gambler Wins Massive Jackpot at Hard Rock Atlantic City

A man who claimed to have never gambled before struck it rich just moments after placing his first bet at a casino resort in Atlantic City. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City said in...

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Dr. Miriam Adelson Begins Pouring Money Into Donald Trump’s 2024 Campaign
July 2, 2024

Dr. Miriam Adelson Begins Pouring Money Into Donald Trump’s 2024 Campaign

Dr. Miriam Adelson, the largest shareholder of Las Vegas Sands with a 46% ownership position, is opening up her deep pocketbook to support her longtime friend Donald Trump in his presidential reelection bid. Newly disclosed...

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Okada Manila Owner Folds on Acquiring Stalled Emerald Bay in Philippines’ Cebu
July 2, 2024

Okada Manila Owner Folds on Acquiring Stalled Emerald Bay in Philippines’ Cebu

The parent company of Okada Manila in the Philippines' Entertainment City revealed Tuesday it will no longer pursue acquiring the stalled project in Cebu called Emerald Bay. In a statement from Tiger Resort, Leisure and...

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Bingo Game Pays Off for Azamara Cruise Passenger With $50K Room Upgrade
July 2, 2024

Bingo Game Pays Off for Azamara Cruise Passenger With $50K Room Upgrade

A lucky cruise passenger aboard an Azamara ship received an unforgettable room upgrade after winning a bingo game at sea. A video went viral on TikTok this week under the profile "Mr. Talcott." The man...

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Las Vegas Room Rates to Climb Following Mirage, Tropicana Exits
July 2, 2024

Las Vegas Room Rates to Climb Following Mirage, Tropicana Exits

The nightly rate for a Las Vegas hotel room is expected to become costlier following the closures of Tropicana and The Mirage. Tropicana closed in April and with it, the Strip's room inventory dwindled by...

Written by Devin O'Connor