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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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Responsible Online Gaming Association Founded by iGaming, Sportsbook Leaders
March 27, 2024

Responsible Online Gaming Association Founded by iGaming, Sportsbook Leaders

A trade organization committed to strengthening protections to combat problem gambling online has been formed by several industry leaders. Officials with the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) told Casino.org on Wednesday that its founding members...

Written by Devin O'Connor
New Jersey iGaming Tax Bill Introduced, Lawmaker Says State Deserves Bigger Cut
March 27, 2024

New Jersey iGaming Tax Bill Introduced, Lawmaker Says State Deserves Bigger Cut

New Jersey is one of only seven states that allows online casino slot machines and interactive table games to operate. iGaming is big business in the Garden State, as online casino platforms last year generated...

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Mega Millions $1.13B Winner Also Won Mega Tax Bill in New Jersey
March 27, 2024

Mega Millions $1.13B Winner Also Won Mega Tax Bill in New Jersey

The Mega Millions jackpot finally hit on Tuesday night. That's after 30 drawings that didn't see a single ticket match the five drawn white balls and the gold Mega Ball. Someone in the Garden State...

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MGM Resorts Promotes Longtime Executive to Top Role at Borgata Atlantic City
March 26, 2024

MGM Resorts Promotes Longtime Executive to Top Role at Borgata Atlantic City

MGM Resorts International has promoted one of its own to lead Borgata through its next chapter in Atlantic City. MGM announced Monday that Niklas Rytterstrom is succeeding Travis Lunn in the role of Borgata president...

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Southwest Airlines Red-Eye Service to Take-Off From Las Vegas in Coming Years
March 26, 2024

Southwest Airlines Red-Eye Service to Take-Off From Las Vegas in Coming Years

Southwest Airlines revealed this week that the company is in the early stages of prepping overnight flights. When red-eye flights commence, the budget carrier says Las Vegas will be among its first serviced airports. Though...

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Sands Billionaire Dr. Miriam Adelson Dines With Donald Trump in Florida
March 26, 2024

Sands Billionaire Dr. Miriam Adelson Dines With Donald Trump in Florida

Las Vegas Sands' controlling stakeholder, billionaire Dr. Miriam Adelson, 78, dined with former casino owner and United States President Donald Trump over the weekend. The two billionaires chatted over dinner at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in...

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Australia Demands Action From Curacao On Offshore Casino Websites
March 26, 2024

Australia Demands Action From Curacao On Offshore Casino Websites

Australia has had enough of the many casino websites operating offshore with iGaming licenses issued by Curacao.     The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) says it's sent numerous requests to the Curacao Gaming Control...

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Trump Casino Stock Symbol Resurrected for Former President’s Media IPO
March 25, 2024

Trump Casino Stock Symbol Resurrected for Former President’s Media IPO

The stock symbol that former President Donald Trump's casino business traded under in the late 1990s is expected to soon return to Wall Street. Trump won a major victory Monday morning when a New York...

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Pennsylvania Fines Two Online Gaming Licensees for Prohibited Operations
March 25, 2024

Pennsylvania Fines Two Online Gaming Licensees for Prohibited Operations

Two sportsbooks in Pennsylvania were fined last week for allowing prohibited bets on their online gaming platforms. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) fined DraftKings and Betway for allowing a banned service and accepting bets...

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Developer Behind Fairfax Casino Effort Tried to Woo Ted Leonsis With Arena
March 25, 2024

Developer Behind Fairfax Casino Effort Tried to Woo Ted Leonsis With Arena

The real estate development company behind an unsuccessful effort to bring a commercial casino to Fairfax County, Va. in the Tysons area also failed to lure billionaire Ted Leonsis to support the initiative. The aborted...

Written by Devin O'Connor