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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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Bally’s Credit Downgrades Won’t Keep Company From Pursuing Petersburg Casino
April 2, 2024

Bally’s Credit Downgrades Won’t Keep Company From Pursuing Petersburg Casino

Rhode Island-based Bally's Corporation suffered its third credit rating downgrade this week when Fitch Ratings on Monday lowered its outlook on the casino company from "B+" to "B." The noninvestment grade implies Bally's has a...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Led by Caitlin Clark, Iowa-LSU Elite Eight Showdown a Slam Dunk for Sportsbooks
April 2, 2024

Led by Caitlin Clark, Iowa-LSU Elite Eight Showdown a Slam Dunk for Sportsbooks

Caitlin Clark put on a show Monday night as No. 1 Iowa took down No. 4 LSU in the Elite Eight in a rematch of last year's National Championship game. Clark wouldn't be defeated by...

Written by Devin O'Connor
UNC Hoops Star Armando Bacot Says Bettors Levied Threats on Social Media
April 2, 2024

UNC Hoops Star Armando Bacot Says Bettors Levied Threats on Social Media

Armando Bacot, one of the most recognizable faces in college basketball, says he faced a myriad of threats via social media this year. The abuse, Bacot says, extended to this year's NCAA March Madness tournament....

Written by Devin O'Connor
Illinois Lawmaker Wants to Legalize Video Gaming Machines in Chicago
April 2, 2024

Illinois Lawmaker Wants to Legalize Video Gaming Machines in Chicago

Legislation introduced to the Illinois House of Representatives by state Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) would allow small businesses in Chicago to seek a video gaming terminal (VGT) license regardless of whether they currently offer illegal...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Treasure Island Las Vegas COVID-19 Insurance Lawsuit Heading to Trial
April 1, 2024

Treasure Island Las Vegas COVID-19 Insurance Lawsuit Heading to Trial

Treasure Island Las Vegas is heading to trial in its quest to receive compensation from its primary property insurer for business losses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 29, a federal judge in Nevada's...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1B a Week After Mega Millions Hits for $1.13B
April 1, 2024

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1B a Week After Mega Millions Hits for $1.13B

The Powerball jackpot for Monday night's drawing is an estimated $1 billion, the game's fifth-richest prize of all time. The one-time cash option is roughly $483.8 million. Both prizes are before federal and, possibly, state...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Hard Rock Northern Indiana Donates $3M to Downtown Gary Revitalization
April 1, 2024

Hard Rock Northern Indiana Donates $3M to Downtown Gary Revitalization

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana has made a $3 million donation to the City of Gary to help revitalize the downtown area. Gary Mayor Eddie Melton and Matt Schuffert, president of the Hard Rock casino,...

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Macau Casino Win Tops Expectations, Gaming Revenue Climbs to $2.42B
April 1, 2024

Macau Casino Win Tops Expectations, Gaming Revenue Climbs to $2.42B

The Macau Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau reported Monday that the enclave's casinos won MOP19.5 billion (US$2.42 billion) from gamblers in March. March 2024 marked a more than 53% year-over-year boost and was 5.5% better...

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Saipan Casino Auction Includes Rolls-Royce Cars, Swarovski Crystal Dragons
March 29, 2024

Saipan Casino Auction Includes Rolls-Royce Cars, Swarovski Crystal Dragons

An auction of assets owned by the bankrupt and shuttered Imperial Pacific Resort Hotel in Saipan is underway, and there are currently some deals for the taking. Imperial Pacific International (IPI) remains in a legal...

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Winning Sports Bettors Being Limited Comes Into Focus in Massachusetts
March 29, 2024

Winning Sports Bettors Being Limited Comes Into Focus in Massachusetts

Sports bettors who win more than they should in the eyes of oddsmakers are often limited or even banned from continuing to wager. It's a practice that most legal sports betting states permit, but gaming...

Written by Devin O'Connor