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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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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
Mohegan Reports Second-Best Operating Year, Opens Inspire in South Korea
December 18, 2023

Mohegan Reports Second-Best Operating Year, Opens Inspire in South Korea

Mohegan reported that net revenue during its 2023 fiscal year totaled $1.67 billion. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) reached $399.9 million, ranked second-best in the company's 27-year history. Mohegan, formerly Mohegan...

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NYC Community Boards Oppose City Plan to Fast-Track Casino Reviews
December 17, 2023

NYC Community Boards Oppose City Plan to Fast-Track Casino Reviews

Community Boards in New York City are voicing their displeasure with Mayor Eric Adams' (D) plan for the city's review of casino applications. The Adams administration plans to implement a review process for the city's...

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Rivers Casino Philadelphia Opens Luxury Suites Hotel at Nearby Battery
December 15, 2023

Rivers Casino Philadelphia Opens Luxury Suites Hotel at Nearby Battery

Rivers Casino Philadelphia has finally opened a hotel, the venue arriving more than 17 years after the company that owns the property told state officials it would offer lodging. This week, rivers Casino debuted its...

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DraftKings Faces Hearing in Massachusetts for Credit Deposit Violations
December 15, 2023

DraftKings Faces Hearing in Massachusetts for Credit Deposit Violations

DraftKings is facing an adjudicatory hearing in Massachusetts for violating laws relating to how bettors deposit and fund their sports betting accounts. An adjudicatory hearing involves all parties participating in a legal review of the...

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$270M Live! Casino Hotel Louisiana Breaks Ground in Bossier City
December 15, 2023

$270M Live! Casino Hotel Louisiana Breaks Ground in Bossier City

Construction on Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana in Bossier City is officially underway. On Wednesday, the Cordish Companies celebrated the commencement of construction on the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier City market. Cordish acquired...

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Rivers Casino Des Plaines Hit With Class-Action Lawsuit Over August Data Breach
December 14, 2023

Rivers Casino Des Plaines Hit With Class-Action Lawsuit Over August Data Breach

Rivers Casino Des Plaines in Illinois is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit for its role in an August cyberattack that resulted in thousands of individuals having their data seized. Filed in Illinois' Northern District federal...

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Atlantic City Casinos Seemingly Win Smoking Fight, At Least for Now
December 14, 2023

Atlantic City Casinos Seemingly Win Smoking Fight, At Least for Now

The executives leading the nine Atlantic City casinos have seemingly won over enough New Jersey lawmakers in their quest to maintain tobacco smoking on their gaming floors. Just a month ago, the odds seemed good...

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South Point Owner Michael Gaughan Expanding Into Colorado With Two Casinos
December 14, 2023

South Point Owner Michael Gaughan Expanding Into Colorado With Two Casinos

South Point Las Vegas owner Michael Gaughan is expanding his casino empire into Colorado with the operational acquisitions of two gaming properties in Cripple Creek. Gaughan formed Rocky Mountain Gaming in conjunction with gaming industry...

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Evolution Brings ‘Crazy Time’ Live Game Show to New Jersey Online Casinos
December 14, 2023

Evolution Brings ‘Crazy Time’ Live Game Show to New Jersey Online Casinos

Evolution has brought its popular Crazy Time live game show to New Jersey. Evolution, the Sweden-based business-to-business interactive gaming developer specializing in live dealer games, debuted Crazy Time in the Garden State on Tuesday. The...

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