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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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Landry’s Files Trademark Lawsuit Against Distillery Founded by Zach Landry
October 24, 2023

Landry’s Files Trademark Lawsuit Against Distillery Founded by Zach Landry

Landry's, Inc., the hospitality and gaming conglomerate privately owned by billionaire Tilman Fertitta, has filed a lawsuit against an Austin-based distillery that produces small-batch bourbon. Landry Distillery was founded by Zach Landry in 2020. The...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Star-Ledger Editorial Board Pens Op-Ed in Support of Casino Smoking Ban
October 24, 2023

Star-Ledger Editorial Board Pens Op-Ed in Support of Casino Smoking Ban

The odds are good that the nine casinos in Atlantic City will offer truly smoke-free gambling in the coming years. New Jersey's Star-Ledger Editorial Board says that's a good thing. The Star-Ledger is the highest-circulation...

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ESPN Bet Logo Causes Pushback From Peer-to-Peer Sports Betting Platform
October 24, 2023

ESPN Bet Logo Causes Pushback From Peer-to-Peer Sports Betting Platform

ESPN and Penn Entertainment last week unveiled the logo for their forthcoming sports betting partnership, ESPN Bet. The companies said the mint-colored logo with ESPN's lettering in its traditional Stop font was designed to be...

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Missouri Lawmaker to Propose Dollar Increase to Casino Admission Fee
October 24, 2023

Missouri Lawmaker to Propose Dollar Increase to Casino Admission Fee

Forthcoming legislation in Missouri will propose to increase the state's casino admission fee by at least a dollar, with the added revenue going to support veterans' nursing homes. On Monday, State Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson...

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Harrah’s Atlantic City Sets Opening Date for Expanded Arcade
October 24, 2023

Harrah’s Atlantic City Sets Opening Date for Expanded Arcade

Harrah's Atlantic City will open its new arcade space next month with 60 games featuring classics like skeeball and air hockey to the latest games in virtual reality. Atlantic City is becoming a hotbed of...

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WarHorse Casino Omaha to Debut Sports Betting at Temporary Facility
October 23, 2023

WarHorse Casino Omaha to Debut Sports Betting at Temporary Facility

Sports betting is coming soon to WarHorse Casino Omaha. WarHorse Gaming, LLC, is developing two brick-and-mortar casino resorts in Nebraska. The company is a division of Ho-Chunk, Inc., the economic development arm of the Winnebago...

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Rivers Casino Philadelphia Continues $1M Annual Donation to Penn Treaty
October 23, 2023

Rivers Casino Philadelphia Continues $1M Annual Donation to Penn Treaty

Rivers Casino Philadelphia has donated $1 million to an area nonprofit every year since the gaming property opened in 2009. The casino owned and operated by Chicago-based Rush Street Gaming continued its charitable pledge last...

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Wynn Resorts, Everett Officials Revitalize MLS Stadium Project
October 23, 2023

Wynn Resorts, Everett Officials Revitalize MLS Stadium Project

Wynn Resorts and officials in Everett, Mass., are reworking their pitch to state lawmakers to rezone land near the Encore Boston Harbor to allow for the construction of a Major League Soccer (MLS) stadium. Wynn...

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Queen of Baton Rouge Reports Strong Opening, as Gaming Revenue Nearly Doubles
October 21, 2023

Queen of Baton Rouge Reports Strong Opening, as Gaming Revenue Nearly Doubles

The Queen of Baton Rouge enjoyed a strong first full month in operation, as the former Hollywood riverboat nearly doubled its gaming win in September 2023. The Queen opened its new 100,000-square-foot land-based casino with...

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Encore Boston Harbor Expansion Stalled by State Environmental Review
October 21, 2023

Encore Boston Harbor Expansion Stalled by State Environmental Review

Encore Boston Harbor's parent company, Wynn Resorts, is seeking state approvals to expand the casino's footprint across Broadway in Everett. The first phase of the proposed project would result in 142,000 square feet of additional...

Written by Devin O'Connor