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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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Norfolk Casino Lawsuit Brought by Waterside Developer Cordish Dismissed
March 2, 2024

Norfolk Casino Lawsuit Brought by Waterside Developer Cordish Dismissed

A lawsuit challenging the issuance of the Norfolk casino license has been dismissed in the Virginia Court of Appeals. Baltimore-based Cordish Companies in July 2021 sued the City of Norfolk, the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Hyatt Rewards Members Can Now Earn Loyalty Points at Rio Casino Hotel Las Vegas
March 1, 2024

Hyatt Rewards Members Can Now Earn Loyalty Points at Rio Casino Hotel Las Vegas

World of Hyatt rewards members can now earn and redeem loyalty points at Rio Las Vegas. Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, formerly the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, is undergoing a $340 million property...

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North Carolina Sportsbooks Open, Caesars Begins Taking Online Bets
March 1, 2024

North Carolina Sportsbooks Open, Caesars Begins Taking Online Bets

North Carolina sportsbooks are officially open for online registration. The North Carolina State Lottery Commission -- which is responsible for issuing commercial and tribal online sports betting licenses and for regulating their operations -- announced...

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Macau Casino Revenue Down, February Gaming Win Totals $2.29B
March 1, 2024

Macau Casino Revenue Down, February Gaming Win Totals $2.29B

Macau casino revenue totaled MOP18.46 billion (US$2.29 billion) in February. Despite a strong Chinese New Year holiday at the region's casinos, the only place in China where slot machines and table games are allowed, February...

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Maryland iGaming Opposed By Most State Residents: Poll
February 29, 2024

Maryland iGaming Opposed By Most State Residents: Poll

A new poll commissioned by a group opposed to online casino gambling in Maryland finds inadequate support to pass a ballot referendum authorizing iGaming this November. The Maryland Retailers Alliance (MRA) lobbies lawmakers in Annapolis...

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Las Vegas Strip Casino Revenue Slows, Follows 2024 National Trend
February 29, 2024

Las Vegas Strip Casino Revenue Slows, Follows 2024 National Trend

In January 2024, Las Vegas Strip casinos experienced their first monthly revenue decline since June 2023. But Nevada casinos elsewhere made up the difference to still post a gain to kick off the new year....

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Resorts World New York City Unveils $5B Full Casino License Plan
February 29, 2024

Resorts World New York City Unveils $5B Full Casino License Plan

Resorts World New York City is among a crowded bidding pool trying to land one of New York's three downstate casino licenses. That would that permit Las Vegas-style slot machines, table games, and sports betting....

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Bloomberry Resorts Shopping Jeju Sun Hotel Casino in South Korea
February 29, 2024

Bloomberry Resorts Shopping Jeju Sun Hotel Casino in South Korea

Bloomberry Resorts in the Philippines is shopping its Jeju Sun Hotel & Casino in South Korea. In a regulatory filing with the Philippine Stock Exchange, Bloomberry informed the market that it's "open to the possibility...

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Florida Passes Bill Increasing Penalties for Illegal Gambling Operations
February 28, 2024

Florida Passes Bill Increasing Penalties for Illegal Gambling Operations

The Florida Senate on Wednesday passed legislation that would greatly increase the criminal penalties levied against those who are found guilty of operating illegal gambling activities. In what's another crackdown on illegal and grey gaming...

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Resorts World Genting Shutters Two Casinos at Malaysia Resort
February 28, 2024

Resorts World Genting Shutters Two Casinos at Malaysia Resort

Resorts World Genting in Malaysia has closed two of its three casinos at the sprawling integrated resort in the Titiwangsa Mountains. The Resorts World Genting website quietly removed information regarding the Circus Palace and Hollywood...

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