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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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Fairfax Casino Opponents in Virginia Urge County Supervisors to Join Campaign
June 21, 2024

Fairfax Casino Opponents in Virginia Urge County Supervisors to Join Campaign

Opponents of allowing a commercial casino resort in Virginia's Tysons in the Washington, D.C., metro are hoping to attract the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to their cause. A grassroots group of Fairfax County residents...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Harrah’s Southern California GM Who Resigned Amid COVID-19 Commits Suicide
June 21, 2024

Harrah’s Southern California GM Who Resigned Amid COVID-19 Commits Suicide

A former senior vice president and general manager of Harrah's Southern California who alleged he was forced to resign amid the COVID-19 pandemic for not reopening the casino resort as promptly as his bosses wished,...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Pennsylvania Skill Games Legality to Be Determined by State Supreme Court
June 21, 2024

Pennsylvania Skill Games Legality to Be Determined by State Supreme Court

The legality of so-called skill games in Pennsylvania will be determined by the state's Supreme Court. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court announced this week it will accept the petition from state Attorney General Michelle Henry (D)...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Historic Jacks Valley Ranch, Former Home of Casino Magnate, Hits Market
June 20, 2024

Historic Jacks Valley Ranch, Former Home of Casino Magnate, Hits Market

The historic Jacks Valley Ranch near Nevada's Carson City capital has hit the market with an asking price of $15 million. Jacks Valley Ranch dates back to before Nevada was even founded. The more than...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Catawba Two Kings Temporary Casino in North Carolina Expands With Table Games
June 20, 2024

Catawba Two Kings Temporary Casino in North Carolina Expands With Table Games

Nearly three years after the Catawba Nation opened a temporary casino facility in Kings Mountain, NC, the tribe has brought live dealer table games to the venue. The Catawba Nation is the only federally recognized...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Bellagio, MGM Grand to Stream Roulette, Baccarat Games to International Markets
June 20, 2024

Bellagio, MGM Grand to Stream Roulette, Baccarat Games to International Markets

Gamblers on the casino floors of Bellagio and MGM Grand on the Las Vegas Strip will soon notice several cameras above certain baccarat and roulette tables. MGM Resorts International and London-based Playtech announced on Wednesday...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Brazil Lawmakers Vote in Support of Integrated Resort Casino Bill
June 20, 2024

Brazil Lawmakers Vote in Support of Integrated Resort Casino Bill

Brazil is one step closer to becoming a host country of integrated resorts featuring casinos. More than two years after Bill No. 2234 -- legislation to authorize Las Vegas-style casinos in the world's fifth-largest country...

Written by Devin O'Connor
MGM China Focused on Wellness Offerings and Hotel Expansion in Macau
June 19, 2024

MGM China Focused on Wellness Offerings and Hotel Expansion in Macau

MGM China Holdings Ltd., majority owned by MGM Resorts International, must invest $1.9 billion on nongaming projects at its two casino resorts in Macau before 2032. The company is reportedly focusing the mandated investment budget...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Totals $521M in May, iGaming Responsible for Growth
June 19, 2024

Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Totals $521M in May, iGaming Responsible for Growth

Pennsylvania's gaming industry continues to grow. Fresh off its best year ever where gamblers lost a record $5.7 billion, the Keystone State's gaming operators have maintained their momentum in 2024. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Rhode Island Casino Smoking Opponents Hope to Clear the Air in 2025
June 18, 2024

Rhode Island Casino Smoking Opponents Hope to Clear the Air in 2025

Rhode Island is home to the Bally's Corporation, which holds a monopoly on casino operations in the state. The 2024 legislative session saw the gaming firm dealt winning legislative hands before the General Assembly adjourned...

Written by Devin O'Connor