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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 Plan Reworked, Developer Scrambles to Meet 2025 Deadline
December 20, 2023

Norfolk Casino Plan Reworked, Developer Scrambles to Meet 2025 Deadline

The Norfolk casino that local voters signed off on during the November 2020 election has been rendered yet again in hopes of satisfying city officials. The Pamunkey Indian Tribe, in partnership with billionaire Jon Yarbrough...

Written by Devin O'Connor
FBI Seizes Darknet Website for Ransomware Group in MGM Cyberattack
December 20, 2023

FBI Seizes Darknet Website for Ransomware Group in MGM Cyberattack

The U.S. Justice Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) have seized the darknet website belonging to the ransomware group that took credit for the August cyberattack on MGM Resorts. A group known as...

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Cybersecurity Experts Caution About iGaming Use During Holiday Travel
December 20, 2023

Cybersecurity Experts Caution About iGaming Use During Holiday Travel

Cybersecurity experts are warning travelers to think twice before using public Wi-Fi this holiday season. A recent study published in Forbes Advisor provides details about the inherent risks of using public Wi-Fi. Market research firm...

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BetMGM Extends NHL Partnership, to Develop Hockey-Themed Casino Games
December 20, 2023

BetMGM Extends NHL Partnership, to Develop Hockey-Themed Casino Games

BetMGM has extended its North American partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL). The multiyear prolongment will retain BetMGM as an Official Sports Betting and Gaming Partner of the professional hockey league. BetMGM told Casino.org...

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Ozarks Casino Effort Continues to Rally Support in Missouri
December 19, 2023

Ozarks Casino Effort Continues to Rally Support in Missouri

An effort to bring a commercial casino to the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri continues to gain support from local and state officials. This week, the Miller County Commission, which represents the eastern side...

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South Africa Casino Workers Claim They Were Robbed, Police Say They Weren’t
December 19, 2023

South Africa Casino Workers Claim They Were Robbed, Police Say They Weren’t

Two casino workers in South Africa have been arrested for allegedly filing a false claim of robbery. Law enforcement in the Mpumalanga province believe Margaret Ndlovu, 23, and Tadiwa Madzokere, 19, lied to police when...

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Seminole Tribe of Florida Brings Out Celebrities to Usher In ‘New Era’
December 19, 2023

Seminole Tribe of Florida Brings Out Celebrities to Usher In ‘New Era’

In October, the Seminole Tribe of Florida finally secured its legal pathway to operate retail and online sports betting. But it also won the rights to additional house-banked table games through a revised state gaming...

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Galaxy to Announce Boutique Hotel Project at Macau Casino Complex
December 18, 2023

Galaxy to Announce Boutique Hotel Project at Macau Casino Complex

Galaxy Entertainment Group last week formally opened the third phase of Galaxy Macau, the company's namesake integrated resort complex on the Cotai Strip. On December 13, Hong Kong-based Galaxy Entertainment held a grand opening ceremony...

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Casino de Montreal Expands With 200-Room Hotel in Parc Jean-Drapeau
December 18, 2023

Casino de Montreal Expands With 200-Room Hotel in Parc Jean-Drapeau

Casino de Montreal is expanding its resort footprint on Notre Dame Island in Jean-Drapeau Park with a new 200-room hotel. Loto-Quebec, the government organization regulating and operating casinos and lottery gaming in the province, announced Monday...

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Hard Rock Bristol Revenue Declines Continue, Casino Wins Just $12M
December 18, 2023

Hard Rock Bristol Revenue Declines Continue, Casino Wins Just $12M

Hard Rock Bristol in Virginia, a temporary casino inside the former Bristol Mall, continues to see gaming activity dwindle. The latest revenue report from the Virginia Lottery, which has regulatory oversight of the state's emerging...

Written by Devin O'Connor