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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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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...

Written by Devin O'Connor
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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Hard Rock Atlantic City Continues Annual Bonus for Team Members
February 28, 2024

Hard Rock Atlantic City Continues Annual Bonus for Team Members

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City is again thanking its thousands of team members for another successful year. The Boardwalk casino resort owned and operated by Hard Rock International, a fully owned subsidiary of...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Fanatics Sportsbook Expands to Indiana, Commerce Unit Has Layoffs
February 28, 2024

Fanatics Sportsbook Expands to Indiana, Commerce Unit Has Layoffs

Fanatics Sportsbook launched its online sports betting product in Indiana on Tuesday. The Hoosier State marks the 14th sports betting state entry for the mobile wagering platform controlled by the sportswear giant. Fanatics Sportsbook operates...

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Tipico Sportsbook ‘Fair Play Pledge’ Hopes to Change Sports Betting
February 27, 2024

Tipico Sportsbook ‘Fair Play Pledge’ Hopes to Change Sports Betting

Tipico Sportsbook hopes to revolutionize the U.S. sports betting industry with the rollout of its "Fair Play Pledge," a "holistic" program geared toward educating, rewarding, and protecting bettors. Malta-based Tipico entered the U.S. online gaming...

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Philippines Casino Junkets Blamed for Money Laundering Grey Listing
February 27, 2024

Philippines Casino Junkets Blamed for Money Laundering Grey Listing

Junket groups serving the Philippines' many casinos are primarily to blame for the country remaining on an international list of nations that aren't doing enough to combat money laundering. That's according to the Financial Action...

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Delaware iGaming Revenue Up With BetRivers and Online Sports Bets
February 27, 2024

Delaware iGaming Revenue Up With BetRivers and Online Sports Bets

Delaware iGaming revenue generated online from interactive slot machines, table games, and sports betting soared in its first full month of being operated by BetRivers. Last August, the Delaware Lottery announced BetRivers, Chicago-based Rush Street...

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Iowa Casinos May Receive Tax Break as Nebraska Competitors Emerge
February 26, 2024

Iowa Casinos May Receive Tax Break as Nebraska Competitors Emerge

Iowa casinos could see their effective gaming tax lowered in the coming years if new legislation finds favor in the Des Moines capital. Iowa is home to 15 land-based commercial casinos, three riverboats, and one...

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Golden Nugget Atlantic City Begins Multimillion-Dollar Renovation
February 26, 2024

Golden Nugget Atlantic City Begins Multimillion-Dollar Renovation

Golden Nugget Atlantic City is embarking on a multimillion-dollar renovation of the Marina District property. Owned and operated by billionaire Tilman Fertitta's Houston-based Landry's, officials with the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City announced last week...

Written by Devin O'Connor