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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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Petersburg Fields Five Responses to Casino Request for Proposal
April 9, 2024

Petersburg Fields Five Responses to Casino Request for Proposal

The Petersburg City Council's Request for Proposal (RFP) period that ended last month garnered five responses from companies interested in possibly partnering with the Virginia town on a casino resort development. State lawmakers this year...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Atlantic City Casino Profits Slide in 2023, Report Adds to Industry Concerns
April 8, 2024

Atlantic City Casino Profits Slide in 2023, Report Adds to Industry Concerns

Atlantic City casinos managed to increase their net revenue last year, but the higher income wasn't enough to offset increased overhead. That led to year-over-year profit declines. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE)...

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Churchill Downs Opens Casino Portion of Terre Haute Resort in Indiana
April 8, 2024

Churchill Downs Opens Casino Portion of Terre Haute Resort in Indiana

Churchill Downs has opened the first phase of its $290 million Terre Haute Casino Resort in Indiana. Last Friday, Terre Haute Casino Resort's first guests were welcomed after Churchill brass and state and local officials...

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Melco Resorts Awards Founder and CEO Stock Bonus Despite Company’s Downfall
April 8, 2024

Melco Resorts Awards Founder and CEO Stock Bonus Despite Company’s Downfall

Melco Resorts & Entertainment is carrying on its tradition of awarding its founder, chairman, and chief executive officer with a spring stock bonus despite the company's post-pandemic struggles. Hong Kong-based Melco owns and operates integrated...

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Petersburg Casino Bill Returns to Virginia General Assembly on Governor’s Action
April 8, 2024

Petersburg Casino Bill Returns to Virginia General Assembly on Governor’s Action

The Petersburg casino bill passed by the Virginia General Assembly is returning to the legislature after Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) amended the statute, which seeks to qualify the city for a casino license. Youngkin opted...

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South Carolina and UConn Favored in NCAA Title Games Against Iowa, Purdue
April 7, 2024

South Carolina and UConn Favored in NCAA Title Games Against Iowa, Purdue

The women's and men's March Madness tournaments are down to the final four teams. The women's tourney concludes this afternoon when South Carolina and Iowa -- both one seeds -- give the public and newly...

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Powerball Jackpot Hits in Oregon, $1.326B Prize Fourth-Largest in Game History
April 7, 2024

Powerball Jackpot Hits in Oregon, $1.326B Prize Fourth-Largest in Game History

The Powerball jackpot finally hit. After 40 drawings without a single ticket matching the six drawn numbers, a lucky $2 play sold in Oregon early this morning won the life-changing sum. The scheduled 10:59 pm...

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Alabama Lottery and Casino Bills Head to Legislative Conference Committee
April 5, 2024

Alabama Lottery and Casino Bills Head to Legislative Conference Committee

Legislation in Alabama seeking to establish a state-run lottery and Las Vegas-style casino gambling with slot machines, table games, and possibly sports betting is formally set for a conference committee. Next week, leaders of the...

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Atlantic City Gaming Leaders Voice Concerns, as Smoking Opponents File Lawsuit
April 5, 2024

Atlantic City Gaming Leaders Voice Concerns, as Smoking Opponents File Lawsuit

Two of the more powerful people in Atlantic City, Unite Here Local 54 President Donna DeCaprio and Mark Giannantonio, president of the Casino Association of New Jersey, have grave concerns about the city's casino market....

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Maryland iGaming Dead for 2024 After Senate Folds on House Measure
April 5, 2024

Maryland iGaming Dead for 2024 After Senate Folds on House Measure

The Maryland iGaming bill passed by the state House of Delegates last month has died in the General Assembly's upper chamber. House Bill 1319 was introduced in February by Del. Vanessa Atterbeary (D-Howard). The statute...

Written by Devin O'Connor