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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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Korn Ferry Tour Player Jake Staiano Says He Was Suspended for Betting $116
October 31, 2023

Korn Ferry Tour Player Jake Staiano Says He Was Suspended for Betting $116

Korn Ferry Tour player Jake Staiano received a three-month suspension last week from the PGA Tour for placing prohibited bets. Staiano was one of two players that the PGA Tour announced had violated its Integrity...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Pope County Judge Submits Exclusive Letter of Support Backing Cherokees Casino
October 31, 2023

Pope County Judge Submits Exclusive Letter of Support Backing Cherokees Casino

Pope County Judge Ben Cross has submitted an updated letter of support for the Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) to be awarded the county's lone commercial casino license. The Arkansas Supreme Court last week ruled in...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Rockingham Residents File Lawsuit Against County for Casino Dispute
October 31, 2023

Rockingham Residents File Lawsuit Against County for Casino Dispute

Landowners in North Carolina's Rockingham County have filed a lawsuit against county commissioners for allegedly ignoring "basic legal requirements" in their rezoning of 192.7 acres of land targeted for a casino development. In August, the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Nevada Gaming Regulators Deliberate Whether Trespassers Can Collect Casino Winnings
October 30, 2023

Nevada Gaming Regulators Deliberate Whether Trespassers Can Collect Casino Winnings

Nevada gaming regulators are considering whether a change to state gaming policy is needed when paying certain gamblers their winnings. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) ruled during its October 4 meeting that the Casablanca...

Written by Devin O'Connor
UN: China’s Gambling Crackdown Has Increased Money Laundering Elsewhere
October 30, 2023

UN: China’s Gambling Crackdown Has Increased Money Laundering Elsewhere

A United Nations official says China's crackdown on cross-border money transfers related to gambling in Macau has resulted in illicit gangs laundering their dirty money through casinos and online gambling platforms in other parts of...

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Macau Grand Prix to Usher in Tourists, Hotel Occupancy Expected to Top 90 Percent
October 30, 2023

Macau Grand Prix to Usher in Tourists, Hotel Occupancy Expected to Top 90 Percent

The Macau Grand Prix celebrates its 70th anniversary next month, and tourism officials in the Chinese casino enclave are betting on a strong turnout for the two weeks of racing. The Macau Grand Prix offers...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Donald Trump Pledges to ‘Stop World War III’ While Stumping in Las Vegas
October 29, 2023

Donald Trump Pledges to ‘Stop World War III’ While Stumping in Las Vegas

Former President Donald Trump was in Las Vegas over the weekend, attending the Republican Jewish Coalition's (RJC) Annual Leadership Summit at The Venetian Resort. The RJC works to foster and enhance relations between the Jewish...

Written by Devin O'Connor
PGA Tour Suspends Korn Ferry Players for Betting Violations
October 29, 2023

PGA Tour Suspends Korn Ferry Players for Betting Violations

The PGA Tour has suspended two players who compete on its Korn Ferry Tour for betting violations. The Korn Ferry Tour is the PGA Tour's premier developmental tour. The top 30 players on the season-long...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Las Vegas Sands Paid $241M for 99-Year Nassau Coliseum Lease
October 27, 2023

Las Vegas Sands Paid $241M for 99-Year Nassau Coliseum Lease

Las Vegas Sands paid a premium to acquire the 72-acre Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum site on New York's Long Island where the company hopes to build a $5 billion integrated resort. Through a securities filing...

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Bally’s Responsible Gaming Contributions Allocated to University Research Programs
October 27, 2023

Bally’s Responsible Gaming Contributions Allocated to University Research Programs

The Bally's Corporation donated $600K to the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) in August 2022. The Rhode Island-based casino operator followed it up with a $450K contribution to the problem gambling institute this month....

Written by Devin O'Connor