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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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Pope County Casino License Remains Fluid Following Arkansas Supreme Court Ruling
November 25, 2023

Pope County Casino License Remains Fluid Following Arkansas Supreme Court Ruling

The Pope County casino license in Arkansas authorized by voters through a 2018 statewide ballot referendum remains in flux. The Arkansas Supreme Court last month upheld a lower judge's ruling that the Arkansas Racing Commission...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Mohegan to Open Inspire Integrated Casino Resort in Incheon, South Korea
November 24, 2023

Mohegan to Open Inspire Integrated Casino Resort in Incheon, South Korea

Mohegan's Inspire at Incheon International Airport in South Korea is slated to open later this month. The years-long project is finally nearing the opening of its doors. Mohegan, the tribal and commercial gaming unit owned...

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Macau Government Encourages Casino Operators to Increase Wages
November 24, 2023

Macau Government Encourages Casino Operators to Increase Wages

The Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) government is encouraging its six commercial casino operators to consider increasing employee wages, as gaming activity continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. A top government official said this...

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China Travel Booking Site Says Outbound Tourism Recovery Ongoing
November 23, 2023

China Travel Booking Site Says Outbound Tourism Recovery Ongoing

Trip.com, a leading online travel booking website in China, reports that outbound tourism from the mainland continues to recover in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. In its third-quarter earnings report, Trip.com reported net revenue...

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Fanatics Sportsbook Goes Live in Virginia, PointsBet Accounts Migrated
November 22, 2023

Fanatics Sportsbook Goes Live in Virginia, PointsBet Accounts Migrated

The Fanatics Sportsbook is officially live in Virginia as of Nov. 21, 2023. The entry is among the emerging sportsbook's most critical states, as the commonwealth is home to about 8.7 million residents, many of...

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Tulalip Resort Casino to Undergo Major Expansion in Celebration of 20th Anniversary
November 22, 2023

Tulalip Resort Casino to Undergo Major Expansion in Celebration of 20th Anniversary

The Tulalip Resort Casino in Washington, some 45 miles north of downtown Seattle, will undergo its second major expansion and renovation project. The Tulalip Tribes of Washington opened its namesake casino in 2003 for $78...

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Kenosha City Officials Delay Vote on Hard Rock Casino With Menominee Indian Tribe
November 22, 2023

Kenosha City Officials Delay Vote on Hard Rock Casino With Menominee Indian Tribe

The Kenosha City Council, formally the Kenosha Common Council, on Monday opted to postpone voting on a proposed $360 million tribal casino resort. City officials were unanimous in their decision to delay voting on the...

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Rolls-Royce Unveils Fully Electric ‘Spectre’ at Wynn Palace on Macau Cotai Strip
November 21, 2023

Rolls-Royce Unveils Fully Electric ‘Spectre’ at Wynn Palace on Macau Cotai Strip

Rolls-Royce unveiled the luxury auto manufacturer's newest model this week at the Wynn Palace casino resort on the Macau Cotai Strip. Rolls-Royce, the British luxury automobile maker, is a fully owned subsidiary of BMW. The...

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AviaGames Target of Class-Action Lawsuit Over Allegation Skill Games Use Player Bots
November 20, 2023

AviaGames Target of Class-Action Lawsuit Over Allegation Skill Games Use Player Bots

AviaGames develops and distributes supposedly skill-based gaming apps that allow users to compete for real cash prizes. But a proposed class-action lawsuit alleges that the company's games regularly use bots to beat real players. AviaGames...

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Full House Resorts to Receive Extension to Open Permanent Waukegan Casino
November 20, 2023

Full House Resorts to Receive Extension to Open Permanent Waukegan Casino

Full House Resorts is finalizing plans to build a $400 million casino resort in Waukegan, Ill., called American Place. But a lawsuit brought by the Forest County Potawatomi Community against the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB)...

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