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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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Neymar Sports Expensive Watch With Moving Roulette Wheel
May 25, 2024

Neymar Sports Expensive Watch With Moving Roulette Wheel

Brazilian professional footballer Neymar is known for sporting expensive jewelry and fancying casino resorts around the world. His latest timepiece combines both of those enjoyments. Neymar is one of the world's richest sports superstars. The...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Nevada Gaming Control Board Rules Against PropSwap, Sports Betting Ticket Exchanges
May 24, 2024

Nevada Gaming Control Board Rules Against PropSwap, Sports Betting Ticket Exchanges

The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has once again ruled against PropSwap and the concept of allowing companies to facilitate the trading of sports bets. The NGCB on Thursday voted to dismiss a proposed amendment...

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Effort to Increase Massachusetts Online Sportsbook Tax Fails
May 24, 2024

Effort to Increase Massachusetts Online Sportsbook Tax Fails

A legislative effort in Massachusetts to jack up the state's effective tax rate on gross revenue won by online sportsbooks in the commonwealth failed on Thursday. State Sen. John Keenan (D-Plymouth) proposed increasing the online...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Evolution to Build $75M Live Casino Dealer Studio Campus in Atlantic City
May 24, 2024

Evolution to Build $75M Live Casino Dealer Studio Campus in Atlantic City

Evolution has filed plans in Atlantic City to build a $75 million campus where its live dealer casino games would operate for iGaming businesses across New Jersey. Sweden-based Evolution is the iGaming market leader in...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Bill to Outlaw Casino Smoking in Rhode Island Faces Long Odds
May 23, 2024

Bill to Outlaw Casino Smoking in Rhode Island Faces Long Odds

Rhode Island lawmakers earlier this month shelved legislation that would force the state's two brick-and-mortar casinos to go smoke-free. As the legislative session approaches its summer conclusion, the odds of the two measures passing seemingly...

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Atlantic City Casino Profits Tumble 10 Percent, Inflationary Pressures Blamed
May 23, 2024

Atlantic City Casino Profits Tumble 10 Percent, Inflationary Pressures Blamed

Atlantic City casino profits totaled $140.5 million in the first quarter, a nearly 10% year-over-year reduction. Despite net revenue climbing 2% to $740.1 million, the nine casinos saw their bottom links shrink. State officials blamed...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Thailand Could Consider Casino Resort in Songkhla Near Malaysia Border
May 23, 2024

Thailand Could Consider Casino Resort in Songkhla Near Malaysia Border

The odds continue to shorten that Thailand will join the many other countries in Southeast Asia that have legalized commercial casino resorts. At least one province is already announcing its candidacy for such an entertainment...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Florida Tribal Casino Expanding Smoking Area Due to Customer Demand
May 22, 2024

Florida Tribal Casino Expanding Smoking Area Due to Customer Demand

While efforts to extinguish casino smoking linger in state capitals across the country, a tribal casino in Florida is opening a new space where smokers will be allowed to light up and gamble 24 hours...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Las Vegas Sands’ Dr. Miriam Adelson Contributes $9M to Texas Campaigns
May 22, 2024

Las Vegas Sands’ Dr. Miriam Adelson Contributes $9M to Texas Campaigns

Dr. Miriam Adelson, the 78-year-old worth an estimated $30 billion and the controlling shareholder of Las Vegas Sands following the death of her late husband is ramping up her political spending. However, her deep pockets...

Written by Devin O'Connor
West Flagler Files Response in Florida Sports Betting Case Before Supreme Court
May 22, 2024

West Flagler Files Response in Florida Sports Betting Case Before Supreme Court

West Flagler Associates this week filed its reply brief in its lawsuit against the US federal government challenging its approval of Florida's online sports betting pact with the Seminole Tribe. Attorneys representing West Flagler, which...

Written by Devin O'Connor