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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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Nevada Casinos Won $15.5B in 2023, Third Straight Record Year
January 31, 2024

Nevada Casinos Won $15.5B in 2023, Third Straight Record Year

Nevada casinos are fresh off their best 12 months ever. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) revealed Wednesday that 2023 gross gaming revenue (GGR) totaled over $15.52 billion. The annual win represents a 4.6% improvement...

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LeBron James Joins DraftKings, Will Dish Weekly Football Picks Next Year
January 31, 2024

LeBron James Joins DraftKings, Will Dish Weekly Football Picks Next Year

LeBron James is teaming up with DraftKings. One of the most recognizable global sports superstars, James, 39, is in the later stages of his storied NBA career that includes four titles, four MVP awards, and...

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Wynn Resorts Concludes Steve Wynn 2019 Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
January 31, 2024

Wynn Resorts Concludes Steve Wynn 2019 Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Wynn Resorts has formally concluded the 2019 lawsuit against the company's founder and former chairman and CEO, Steve Wynn. Nine anonymous women who worked at the company's Las Vegas casinos accused the billionaire of sexual...

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Arkansas Casino License for Pope County Has New Timeline
January 31, 2024

Arkansas Casino License for Pope County Has New Timeline

The Arkansas casino license earmarked for Pope County will likely be issued before the end of the year. That's according to an updated timeline on how the Arkansas Racing Commission (ARC) will field bids for...

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Steve Cohen, Mets Owner/NYC Casino Bidder, May Invest in PGA Tour
January 30, 2024

Steve Cohen, Mets Owner/NYC Casino Bidder, May Invest in PGA Tour

Steve Cohen -- the billionaire owner of MLB's New York Mets who wants to bring a casino to his Citi Field ballpark complex -- is reportedly part of a sports investment group prepping a $3...

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Alaska Marine Highway System Proposed for Onboard Slot Machines
January 30, 2024

Alaska Marine Highway System Proposed for Onboard Slot Machines

The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) is once again being targeted for slot machines through legislation in the Juneau capital. Alaska Rep. Jesse Sumner (R-Wasilla) filed House Bill 197 last year, but the statute never...

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Hawaii Online Sports Betting Bills Face Long Odds
January 30, 2024

Hawaii Online Sports Betting Bills Face Long Odds

Hawaii is one of the most restrictive states when it comes to gambling. The island state, located 2,000 miles from the mainland United States, doesn't allow commercial or tribal casinos, racinos, sports betting, iGaming, pari-mutuel...

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Caesars Entertainment Sets North Carolina Online Sportsbook Launch
January 30, 2024

Caesars Entertainment Sets North Carolina Online Sportsbook Launch

Caesars Entertainment is expanding its relationship with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) to include online sports betting. The Las Vegas-based casino giant has operated the EBCI's tribal casinos in North Carolina since Harrah's...

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Atlantic City Casino Smoking Cessation Legislation Gains Support
January 29, 2024

Atlantic City Casino Smoking Cessation Legislation Gains Support

Atlantic City casino smoking is allowed on up to 25% of the gaming floors. But that could soon change after legislation seeking to close the indoor tobacco use loophole moved out of its first committee...

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Star Sydney Fined $60K, Served Woman 12 Drinks in Four Hours
January 29, 2024

Star Sydney Fined $60K, Served Woman 12 Drinks in Four Hours

The Star Sydney in New South Wales (NSW) has been slapped with a fine for overserving a female patron alcoholic drinks. NSW's Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority fielded a complaint earlier this month about The...

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