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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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Las Vegas Casino Union Committed to Helping Reelect President Joe Biden
April 22, 2024

Las Vegas Casino Union Committed to Helping Reelect President Joe Biden

Nevada's largest labor group, the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 in Las Vegas, is rallying up support for President Joe Biden's reelection campaign. Culinary, an affiliate of Unite Here, represents approximately 60K workers employed in...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Iowa Casino Moratorium to Lift, Clear Way for Cedar Rapids Resort
April 22, 2024

Iowa Casino Moratorium to Lift, Clear Way for Cedar Rapids Resort

New casinos could soon come to Iowa after state senators opted not to extend a moratorium that had pumped the brakes on the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) issuing new gaming licenses. The Iowa...

Written by Devin O'Connor
FBI Dives into ‘Supermayor’ Tiffany Henyard’s Vegas Trip, Unveils Detailed Expense Subpoenas
April 22, 2024

FBI Dives into ‘Supermayor’ Tiffany Henyard’s Vegas Trip, Unveils Detailed Expense Subpoenas

Dolton Mayor and Thornton Township Tiffany Henyard, the self-proclaimed "supermayor" who took a lavish trip to a Las Vegas Strip casino last May, was served subpoenas on Friday afternoon by the Federal Bureau of Investigation...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Atlantic City Casino Execs Express Concerns About New York, North Jersey
April 19, 2024

Atlantic City Casino Execs Express Concerns About New York, North Jersey

Hard Rock International and Caesars Entertainment are among the 10 casino companies readying pitches for one of the three imminent gaming concessions available in downstate New York. Seven of the nine casinos in Atlantic City...

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Eureka Casino Resort in Mesquite Begins $40M Renovation, Announces Expansion Plan
April 19, 2024

Eureka Casino Resort in Mesquite Begins $40M Renovation, Announces Expansion Plan

The Eureka Casino Resort in Mesquite this week began a $40 million overhaul of the property in the Nevada-Arizona border town. Eureka Executive Chairman Greg Lee said work is underway on renovating all 212 hotel...

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Papaya Gaming Hit With Proposed Class-Action Lawsuit for Alleged Bot Use
April 19, 2024

Papaya Gaming Hit With Proposed Class-Action Lawsuit for Alleged Bot Use

A proposed class-action lawsuit against Israel-based Papaya Gaming on the alleged use of bots in the company's interactive skill gaming products has been filed in Southern New York United States District Court.  Fresh off a...

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National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program to Debut This Summer
April 19, 2024

National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program to Debut This Summer

The United States gaming industry is bigger than ever, and that comes with some societal costs, including problem play. A forthcoming nonprofit program seeks to aid problem gamblers with a one-stop resource to exclude themselves...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Missouri Sports Betting Campaign Reports Strong Public Support for Referendum
April 18, 2024

Missouri Sports Betting Campaign Reports Strong Public Support for Referendum

The Missouri sports betting campaign canvassing the Show-Me State asking residents to lend their John Hancocks to a petition seeking to initiate a constitutional ballot referendum in November says it's fielding robust support. Winning for...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Virginia Skill Gaming Bill Headed for Veto After Senate Rejects Younkin’s Changes
April 18, 2024

Virginia Skill Gaming Bill Headed for Veto After Senate Rejects Younkin’s Changes

The Virginia skill gaming bill passed by the General Assembly only to be returned by Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) with a myriad of changes was quickly rejected by the state Senate on Wednesday. Senators wasted...

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JACK Entertainment Executive Says iGaming in Ohio Would Devastate Casinos
April 18, 2024

JACK Entertainment Executive Says iGaming in Ohio Would Devastate Casinos

A top executive at JACK Entertainment, the Ohio-based gaming operator that owns two gaming properties in the Cleveland metropolitan area, says online casinos would push brick-and-mortar casinos into bankruptcy not unlike online shopping did with...

Written by Devin O'Connor