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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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Macau Junket Group Pitches $900M Casino Resort in Fiji
January 4, 2024

Macau Junket Group Pitches $900M Casino Resort in Fiji

Macau junket groups that brought high rollers to the gambling center from mainland China continue to seek more favorable operating climates. That's after Beijing cracked down on their VIP touring operations in recent years. One...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Pennsylvania Skill Games Ruling Appealed to State Supreme Court
January 4, 2024

Pennsylvania Skill Games Ruling Appealed to State Supreme Court

Last month's landmark ruling that provided legal footing for Pennsylvania skill games has been appealed to the state's Supreme Court. In December, a Commonwealth Court affirmed a ruling from the Dauphin County Court of Common...

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Kenosha City Government Approves $360M Hard Rock Tribal Casino
January 4, 2024

Kenosha City Government Approves $360M Hard Rock Tribal Casino

The Kenosha city government on Wednesday night signed off on a $360 million Tribal casino pitched by the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin in partnership with Florida-based Hard Rock International, a subsidiary of the Seminole...

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Ohio Casinos and Racinos Experience Record November, Revenue Tops $186.1M
January 3, 2024

Ohio Casinos and Racinos Experience Record November, Revenue Tops $186.1M

Ohio's gross gaming revenue (GGR) from slot machines and table games topped $186.1 million in November, a record high for the month. Ohio is home to four casinos that operate slots and table games, and...

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Brazil Legalizes Sports Betting and iGaming, Launch Expected Late 2024
January 3, 2024

Brazil Legalizes Sports Betting and iGaming, Launch Expected Late 2024

Over the holidays, Brazil officially authorized sports betting and online casino gambling in the world's seventh-most populated country. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Bill of Law 3626/23 on December 30. The National Congress...

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Kyle Kirkland, California Cardroom Owner, Challenges For Congress Seat
January 2, 2024

Kyle Kirkland, California Cardroom Owner, Challenges For Congress Seat

California businessman Kyle Kirkland is running for Congress to succeed U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-California). McCarthy officially departed Congress effective December 31 after he was shockingly removed as House Speaker last October. Kirkland owns Club...

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Macau Offering Free Bus Rides From Hong Kong for Taiwan Visitors
January 2, 2024

Macau Offering Free Bus Rides From Hong Kong for Taiwan Visitors

The Macau government is offering free bus rides to and from Hong Kong via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge for eligible travelers from Taiwan and certain international places of origin. The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO)...

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Michigan Powerball Ticket Hits $842M Jackpot, Game’s Fifth-Richest Prize
January 2, 2024

Michigan Powerball Ticket Hits $842M Jackpot, Game’s Fifth-Richest Prize

Monday was a great start to the New Year for a lucky Powerball player in Michigan. After the Powerball jackpot evaded players for 34 consecutive drawings dating back to mid-October, a single ticket sold in...

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Michigan Opens as 5-Point Favorite vs. Washington in College Championship
January 2, 2024

Michigan Opens as 5-Point Favorite vs. Washington in College Championship

The top-ranked Michigan Wolverines (14-0, Big Ten) are the early favorites for the College Football Playoff National Championship against No. 2 Washington (14-0, Pac-12). Oddsmakers told Casino.org before the CFP semifinals that the winner of...

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California Tribal Casino Bows Kid-Friendly Ninja Course and Trampoline Park
January 1, 2024

California Tribal Casino Bows Kid-Friendly Ninja Course and Trampoline Park

A California tribal casino some 70 air miles southeast of Sacramento in Tuolumne is making a big bet on keeping its resort bustling in 2024 with more family-friendly draws. The Black Oak Casino Resort is...

Written by Devin O'Connor