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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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Utah Lottery Bill Presumably Dead Upon Arrival in Salt Lake Capitol
January 5, 2024

Utah Lottery Bill Presumably Dead Upon Arrival in Salt Lake Capitol

A lawmaker in Utah believes a state-run lottery could assist seniors and other residents struggling to pay their rising property taxes. State Rep. Kera Birkeland (R-Morgan) plans to soon introduce legislation that would initiate a...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Responsible Gaming Tools Underutilized, Massachusetts Regulators Discover
January 5, 2024

Responsible Gaming Tools Underutilized, Massachusetts Regulators Discover

Responsible gaming tools offered by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) are rather underutilized, state regulators said Thursday. During the agency's meeting on Thursday, the commission announced its plans to hold a responsible gaming conference on...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Ontario Faith Leaders Urge Public to Join Campaign Opposing iGaming
January 4, 2024

Ontario Faith Leaders Urge Public to Join Campaign Opposing iGaming

Ontario bishops with the Anglican Church of Canada have come out in opposition to legal online casino gaming in the Canadian province. Legal iGaming, consisting of interactive slot machines and table games, went live in...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Macau Junket Group Pitches $900M Casino Resort in Fiji
January 4, 2024

Macau Junket Group Pitches $900M Casino Resort in Fiji

Macau junket groups that brought high rollers to the gambling center from mainland China continue to seek more favorable operating climates. That's after Beijing cracked down on their VIP touring operations in recent years. One...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Pennsylvania Skill Games Ruling Appealed to State Supreme Court
January 4, 2024

Pennsylvania Skill Games Ruling Appealed to State Supreme Court

Last month's landmark ruling that provided legal footing for Pennsylvania skill games has been appealed to the state's Supreme Court. In December, a Commonwealth Court affirmed a ruling from the Dauphin County Court of Common...

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Kenosha City Government Approves $360M Hard Rock Tribal Casino
January 4, 2024

Kenosha City Government Approves $360M Hard Rock Tribal Casino

The Kenosha city government on Wednesday night signed off on a $360 million Tribal casino pitched by the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin in partnership with Florida-based Hard Rock International, a subsidiary of the Seminole...

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Ohio Casinos and Racinos Experience Record November, Revenue Tops $186.1M
January 3, 2024

Ohio Casinos and Racinos Experience Record November, Revenue Tops $186.1M

Ohio's gross gaming revenue (GGR) from slot machines and table games topped $186.1 million in November, a record high for the month. Ohio is home to four casinos that operate slots and table games, and...

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Brazil Legalizes Sports Betting and iGaming, Launch Expected Late 2024
January 3, 2024

Brazil Legalizes Sports Betting and iGaming, Launch Expected Late 2024

Over the holidays, Brazil officially authorized sports betting and online casino gambling in the world's seventh-most populated country. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Bill of Law 3626/23 on December 30. The National Congress...

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Kyle Kirkland, California Cardroom Owner, Challenges For Congress Seat
January 2, 2024

Kyle Kirkland, California Cardroom Owner, Challenges For Congress Seat

California businessman Kyle Kirkland is running for Congress to succeed U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-California). McCarthy officially departed Congress effective December 31 after he was shockingly removed as House Speaker last October. Kirkland owns Club...

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Macau Offering Free Bus Rides From Hong Kong for Taiwan Visitors
January 2, 2024

Macau Offering Free Bus Rides From Hong Kong for Taiwan Visitors

The Macau government is offering free bus rides to and from Hong Kong via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge for eligible travelers from Taiwan and certain international places of origin. The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO)...

Written by Devin O'Connor