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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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MGM Resorts International Opens Another Hotel in China
July 12, 2024

MGM Resorts International Opens Another Hotel in China

MGM Resorts International is living up to its name, as the Las Vegas-based casino operator continues to expand its international portfolio. MGM Shenzhen, a beachside hotel in the Yantian District overlooking Mirs Bay, recently opened...

Written by Devin O'Connor
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Says Sports Betting Was Forced On Baseball
July 12, 2024

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Says Sports Betting Was Forced On Baseball

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has doubled down on comments he previously made that the professional sports organization didn't want sports betting to expand outside of Nevada. Speaking this week with The Dallas Morning...

Written by Devin O'Connor
President Joe Biden 2024 Odds Lengthen Following NATO Press Conference
July 12, 2024

President Joe Biden 2024 Odds Lengthen Following NATO Press Conference

President Joe Biden addressed the nation and world on Thursday night for the first time since his dismal June 27 debate performance that left many of his supporters wondering if the commander-in-chief is mentally equipped...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Landlords of Hawaii Underground Gambling Hubs Face Harsher Penalties
July 11, 2024

Landlords of Hawaii Underground Gambling Hubs Face Harsher Penalties

Illegal gambling rooms in Hawaii remain a paramount problem on the island state, but Gov. Josh Green (D) and lawmakers hope to crack down on the illicit betting operations through a newly enacted law. Green...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Live! Casino Pittsburgh Announces Renovation of Gaming Venue
July 11, 2024

Live! Casino Pittsburgh Announces Renovation of Gaming Venue

Live! Casino Pittsburgh in Hempfield at the Westmoreland Mall is undergoing change. Owned and operated by The Cordish Companies, the Baltimore casino firm that additionally runs Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, a full-scale resort casino...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Donald Trump Challenges Joe Biden to Golf Match, Oddsmakers Put 45 as Favorite
July 11, 2024

Donald Trump Challenges Joe Biden to Golf Match, Oddsmakers Put 45 as Favorite

Former President Donald Trump is challenging the man he hopes to oust from the White House come November to an 18-hole championship golf match. The dare comes after the two United States presidents bickered about...

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Petersburg Casino Details Emerge as Virginia Lottery Approves City for Gambling
July 11, 2024

Petersburg Casino Details Emerge as Virginia Lottery Approves City for Gambling

New details regarding the Petersburg casino project expected to go before city voters during the November 5 presidential election have emerged from would-be developers The Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprises. Baltimore-based Cordish and Bruce...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Casino Trade Group Endorses Federal Bill to Expand Human Trafficking Awareness
July 10, 2024

Casino Trade Group Endorses Federal Bill to Expand Human Trafficking Awareness

The American Gaming Association (AGA), the leading trade group in Washington, DC, representing the interests of commercial and tribal casinos across the United States, is supporting federal legislation that seeks to increase human trafficking awareness...

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Colorado Tribe Sues State, Governor Over Sports Betting Rollout
July 10, 2024

Colorado Tribe Sues State, Governor Over Sports Betting Rollout

A Native American tribe in Colorado that holds a Class III gaming compact with the state is suing Gov. Jared Polis (D) and Colorado Gaming Division Director Christopher Schroder for how they rolled out sports...

Written by Devin O'Connor
MGM Resorts Teams With New York Yankees, VIP Events Forthcoming
July 10, 2024

MGM Resorts Teams With New York Yankees, VIP Events Forthcoming

MGM Resorts International is the first casino operator in the history of the famed New York Yankees to become a "Proud Partner" of the iconic MLB franchise. The winningest team in professional baseball history with...

Written by Devin O'Connor