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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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New Jersey Attorney General and Unite Here Ask Court to Dismiss Smoking Lawsuit
April 30, 2024

New Jersey Attorney General and Unite Here Ask Court to Dismiss Smoking Lawsuit

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin, representing the legal interests of Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, has asked New Jersey's Superior Court to dismiss a lawsuit against the state challenging a smoking law that allows casinos...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Immigrant Cancer Patient Wins $1.3B Powerball Jackpot With Wife and Friend
April 30, 2024

Immigrant Cancer Patient Wins $1.3B Powerball Jackpot With Wife and Friend

An immigrant who's battling a cancer recurrence came forward Monday to collect on the $1.326 Powerball jackpot he won earlier this month with his wife and friend. The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on...

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New Jersey Gov. Murphy Says Both Sides of Casino Smoking Debate Must Be Considered
April 29, 2024

New Jersey Gov. Murphy Says Both Sides of Casino Smoking Debate Must Be Considered

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) has said repeatedly that he would sign legislation to close the indoor smoking loophole afforded to casinos in Atlantic City through the state's 2006 Smoke-Free Air Act. But the...

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Mohegan Pennsylvania Opens Smoke-Free Gaming Lounge With Aristocrat Slots
April 26, 2024

Mohegan Pennsylvania Opens Smoke-Free Gaming Lounge With Aristocrat Slots

Mohegan Pennsylvania in the Poconos has opened a smoke-free gaming lounge in partnership with Aristocrat Gaming. Mohegan, the commercial gaming unit of the Mohegan Tribe in Connecticut, told Casino.org that its Poconos property officially debuted...

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Singapore Casinos Threatened by Rumored Gaming Resort in South Malaysia
April 26, 2024

Singapore Casinos Threatened by Rumored Gaming Resort in South Malaysia

Singapore's casino duopoly, Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa, is facing possible competition for the first time by way of neighboring Malaysia. Bloomberg reported that Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met last week with...

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Petersburg Told Virginia Lawmakers Bally’s Would Be Its Casino Partner Before Picking Cordish
April 26, 2024

Petersburg Told Virginia Lawmakers Bally’s Would Be Its Casino Partner Before Picking Cordish

The Petersburg City Council on Wednesday evening announced The Cordish Companies as its casino development partner. The announcement surprised many, as the Virginia city had only recently completed a Request for Proposal (RFP) that seemingly...

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Galaxy Macau Reveals High-End Luxury Boutique Hotel to Open Next Year
April 26, 2024

Galaxy Macau Reveals High-End Luxury Boutique Hotel to Open Next Year

Galaxy Macau on Thursday revealed plans for its 10th hotel offering at the integrated resort on the Cotai Strip. Galaxy Macau, owned and operated by Hong Kong-headquartered Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG), teased a forthcoming ultra-luxury...

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Nevada Casino Win Slows For First Time in Eight Months, State’s $1B Streak Remains Intact
April 25, 2024

Nevada Casino Win Slows For First Time in Eight Months, State’s $1B Streak Remains Intact

Nevada casinos won $1.29 billion last month, a 1.65% decline from March 2023 and the first year-over-year monthly decline for the Silver State gaming industry in eight months. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) unveiled...

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Prominent District Attorney in Pennsylvania Calls for Skill Gaming Clarity
April 25, 2024

Prominent District Attorney in Pennsylvania Calls for Skill Gaming Clarity

A prominent county prosecutor in Pennsylvania is urging state lawmakers in Harrisburg to pass a regulatory bill for skill games, the controversial slot-like gaming machines that the casino industry claims constitute illegal gambling. Berks County...

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Malaysia Government Denies Reports County Considering Casino Near Singapore
April 25, 2024

Malaysia Government Denies Reports County Considering Casino Near Singapore

The government in Malaysia has quickly fired back on a report from Bloomberg suggesting the Southeast Asia nation is considering allowing a casino resort to be built near Singapore. Bloomberg reported Wednesday that Malaysia Prime...

Written by Devin O'Connor