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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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Michigan Regulators Order Unlicensed iGaming Sites to Terminate Operations
January 23, 2024

Michigan Regulators Order Unlicensed iGaming Sites to Terminate Operations

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has sent cease-and-desist letters to three online gaming websites operating in the state unlawfully. State gaming regulators say PredictionStrike Inc., based in Bay Shore, NY, Sweepstakes Limited, based in...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Coney Casino Developers Continue Community Input in Brooklyn
January 23, 2024

Coney Casino Developers Continue Community Input in Brooklyn

Despite a crowded field with globally recognized names, the development team behind The Coney remains confident about their odds of securing one of the three casino licenses allocated for New York's downstate region. Global Gaming...

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Arkansas Attorney General Assists Gaming Regulators on Pope Casino
January 22, 2024

Arkansas Attorney General Assists Gaming Regulators on Pope Casino

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin's (R) office will assist the Arkansas Racing Commission (ARC) in determining how to resolve the ongoing legal saga surrounding the unissued Pope County casino license. The Arkansas Supreme Court (ARC)...

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Nebraska Casinos Win $89M in First Full Year, Do Nearly $18M in Taxes
January 22, 2024

Nebraska Casinos Win $89M in First Full Year, Do Nearly $18M in Taxes

Nebraska casinos generated gross gaming revenue (GGR) of more than $89 million in their first full year of operation. Nebraska voters approved commercial casinos through a 2020 statewide ballot referendum. The outcome allowed six horse...

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DeSantis Exit From 2024 GOP Primary Further Shortens Trump’s Odds
January 22, 2024

DeSantis Exit From 2024 GOP Primary Further Shortens Trump’s Odds

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called it quits on Sunday. The once presumed new leader of the Republican Party -- in the wake of his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic -- failed to compete against former...

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Alabama Tribal Casino Bill to Include Sports Betting, State-Run Lottery
January 21, 2024

Alabama Tribal Casino Bill to Include Sports Betting, State-Run Lottery

Alabama lawmakers will reportedly introduce legislation next month to expand gaming in the state to include tribal casinos with slot machines and table games. The gaming package will also include sports betting and a state-run...

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Showboat Hotel Atlantic City Hire Could Signal Casino License Push
January 21, 2024

Showboat Hotel Atlantic City Hire Could Signal Casino License Push

The Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City hasn't offered a slot machine or table game since Caesars Entertainment closed the Boardwalk property on Aug. 31, 2014. But a recent hire at the family-focused resort could hint...

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Macau Government Forecasts 33M Visitors in 2024, About 84 Percent of 2019 Level
January 20, 2024

Macau Government Forecasts 33M Visitors in 2024, About 84 Percent of 2019 Level

The Macau government expects tourism to further rebound this year to the Chinese enclave where casinos fuel the local economy. The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) this week revealed its 2024 visitor expectations. The tourism...

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Atlantic City Casino Room-Rate Lawsuits Consolidated in New Jersey Federal Court
January 19, 2024

Atlantic City Casino Room-Rate Lawsuits Consolidated in New Jersey Federal Court

Multiple Atlantic City casinos facing lawsuits over room-rate conspirations will see the litigation consolidated in New Jersey's federal court. Federal Judge Karen Williams in New Jersey's US District Court this week agreed to combine the...

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FanDuel and BetMGM Ready Super Bowl LVIII Advertisements
January 19, 2024

FanDuel and BetMGM Ready Super Bowl LVIII Advertisements

FanDuel and BetMGM are the only two sports betting companies set to run ads during next month's Super Bowl LVIII. That's according to CBS, which will air the Feb. 11, 2024 showdown from Allegiant Stadium...

Written by Devin O'Connor