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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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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
Petersburg Picks Cordish for Casino, City Council Transparency Questioned Again
April 25, 2024

Petersburg Picks Cordish for Casino, City Council Transparency Questioned Again

The Petersburg City Council on Wednesday evening chose The Cordish Companies as its preferred casino developer. Before ground can be broken on the Baltimore-based Live! casino operator's proposed project, local voters must first authorize its...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Crown Resorts Retains Coveted Sydney Casino License After Corp. Transformation
April 24, 2024

Crown Resorts Retains Coveted Sydney Casino License After Corp. Transformation

Australian casino giant Crown Resorts has been deemed suitable to continue possessing a gaming license in New South Wales (NSW) after the embattled organization underwent a corporate overhaul in recent years. On Tuesday, gaming regulators...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Pennsylvania Online Gaming Amendment Bill Filed to Remove Credit Card Deposits
April 24, 2024

Pennsylvania Online Gaming Amendment Bill Filed to Remove Credit Card Deposits

Legislation in Pennsylvania seeking to amend rules regarding how players fund their online gaming accounts has been filed in the Harrisburg capital. Casino.org reported last month on state Sen. Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) drafting legislation to...

Written by Devin O'Connor
MGM Osaka Financing Secured, Multibillion-Dollar Loan Historic in Japan
April 24, 2024

MGM Osaka Financing Secured, Multibillion-Dollar Loan Historic in Japan

The development group behind MGM Osaka this week secured its final financing component to bring the integrated casino resort to reality. MGM Osaka is a more than $8 billion development on the city's Yumeshima Island,...

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Chickasaw Nation to Open Lakecrest Casino Hotel in Oklahoma
April 23, 2024

Chickasaw Nation to Open Lakecrest Casino Hotel in Oklahoma

The Chickasaw Nation will open its newest casino hotel on Wednesday, April 24.   Continuing its expansion spree in Oklahoma, the Chickasaw Nation, already one of the nation's largest gaming tribes with 16 casinos and...

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Majority of Nevadans Think Indoor Casino Smoking Should Be Outlawed
April 23, 2024

Majority of Nevadans Think Indoor Casino Smoking Should Be Outlawed

A majority of people in Nevada reportedly support closing a loophole that allows state casinos to permit indoor smoking anywhere on their gaming floors. A new study commissioned by the Nevada Tobacco Control and Smoke-free...

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Alabama Gaming Conference Committee Gathers to Find Resolution
April 23, 2024

Alabama Gaming Conference Committee Gathers to Find Resolution

A special committee in Alabama formed of three state senators and three House lawmakers gathered this week in Montgomery to try and iron out differences between the two legislative chambers on how to go about...

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DraftKings Sued for ‘Risk-Free’ Marketing Language, Plaintiff Alleges Sportsbook Duped Consumers
April 23, 2024

DraftKings Sued for ‘Risk-Free’ Marketing Language, Plaintiff Alleges Sportsbook Duped Consumers

DraftKings is named as a defendant in a proposed class-action lawsuit filed in New York's Southern District federal court for the sportsbook's alleged deceptive marking practices. Bronx resident Samantha Guery is the plaintiff and proposes...

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Harrah’s Columbus Sets Opening Target, First Permanent Casino in Nebraska
April 22, 2024

Harrah’s Columbus Sets Opening Target, First Permanent Casino in Nebraska

Harrah's Columbus has been given the green light by the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission to open its doors next month. On Friday, state gaming regulators approved Harrah's plan to open its permanent casino on...

Written by Devin O'Connor