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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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Powerball Run Generates Millions in State Lottery Revenue for Government Programs
October 13, 2023

Powerball Run Generates Millions in State Lottery Revenue for Government Programs

Wednesday night's Powerball drawing delivered a player in California with a $1.765 billion prize, the second-largest lottery win in US history. The near-record jackpot was created after Powerball players went 35 straight drawings without a...

Written by Devin O'Connor
SJM Resorts Overhauling Flagship Grand Lisboa Casino Resort in Macau
October 13, 2023

SJM Resorts Overhauling Flagship Grand Lisboa Casino Resort in Macau

SJM Resorts will devote a considerable portion of its nongaming investment requirement, as dictated by its gaming concession, to update its flagship casino resort on the Macau peninsula. SJM, formerly SJM Holdings until its 2021...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Encore Boston Harbor Sportsbook and Theater Expansion Gains City Approval
October 13, 2023

Encore Boston Harbor Sportsbook and Theater Expansion Gains City Approval

Encore Boston Harbor is a major step closer to gaining formal approval to expand its casino and resort footprint in Everett. Wynn Resorts opened its Boston-area integrated resort in June 2019 at a cost of...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Catawba Nation Seeking to Reduce Separation Fee From Casino Financier
October 12, 2023

Catawba Nation Seeking to Reduce Separation Fee From Casino Financier

The Catawba Nation is on the hook to pay a North Carolina-based firm called SkyBoat, LLC, a $125 million fee. That's should the tribe dissolve its partnership for the commercial entity to bankroll and manage...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Fairfax County Casino Bill Could Be Reintroduced in 2024, Virginia Senator Says
October 12, 2023

Fairfax County Casino Bill Could Be Reintroduced in 2024, Virginia Senator Says

The failed effort earlier this year to qualify Fairfax County as a possible location for a commercial casino could be reignited next year in the Virginia General Assembly. In January, state Sen. David Marsden (D-Burke)...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Powerball Ticket Sold in California Wins $1.765B Jackpot
October 12, 2023

Powerball Ticket Sold in California Wins $1.765B Jackpot

California's lucky Powerball streak continued Wednesday night, as a single ticket sold in Frazier Park claimed a $1.765 billion annuitized jackpot. The prize, the second-richest in Powerball and U.S. lottery history, has a one-time cash...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Caesars Entertainment to Offset Energy Needs in Atlantic City With Solar Canopies
October 12, 2023

Caesars Entertainment to Offset Energy Needs in Atlantic City With Solar Canopies

Caesars Entertainment is reducing its carbon footprint and utility consumption in Atlantic City through solar, clean energy that converts sunlight into electrical energy through photovoltaic panels. Caesars in 2018 announced its lofty goal of becoming...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Upstate New York Casino and Gaming Venues Align to Fight for Fair Seneca Compact
October 11, 2023

Upstate New York Casino and Gaming Venues Align to Fight for Fair Seneca Compact

A newly formed political coalition consisting of an upstate New York casino and three video lottery racetrack venues says it will lobby state lawmakers in Albany and Gov. Kathy Hochul's (D) administration. They seek a...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Powerball Players Put Odds and Reason Aside as They Continue Jackpot Quest
October 11, 2023

Powerball Players Put Odds and Reason Aside as They Continue Jackpot Quest

Millions of Powerball players will anxiously await the five white balls and red Powerball during Wednesday night's drawing in hopes of becoming an instant multimillionaire. But the odds are very good that you, your friend,...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Pennsylvania Police Seeking Man Who Allegedly Ripped Off Skill Gaming Business
October 11, 2023

Pennsylvania Police Seeking Man Who Allegedly Ripped Off Skill Gaming Business

Police in Pennsylvania are seeking to identify a man who allegedly robbed a convenience store in Dillsburg by presenting a cashier with fake skill gaming vouchers in the amount of $4,000. Officers with the Carroll...

Written by Devin O'Connor