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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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‘Real Housewives’ Star Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann Financially Destitute, Gambling Habits Cited
September 20, 2023

‘Real Housewives’ Star Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann Financially Destitute, Gambling Habits Cited

Reality television stars Kim Zolciak, 45, and her estranged husband Kroy Biermann, 38, are going through a nasty public divorce that's shedding light on their dismal financial situation. Biermann said this week through legal filings...

Written by Devin O'Connor
MGM Resorts Says IT Systems Restored But Operational Disruptions Remain
September 20, 2023

MGM Resorts Says IT Systems Restored But Operational Disruptions Remain

MGM Resorts International says its IT systems at its resorts in Las Vegas and across the US are back up and running. In a statement issued late Tuesday night, the Bellagio and Cosmopolitan operator said...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Allegiant Adding Service to Las Vegas for NFL Raiders Games
September 19, 2023

Allegiant Adding Service to Las Vegas for NFL Raiders Games

Allegiant is making it easier for away team fans to check out the NFL Las Vegas Raiders' home in Southern Nevada, just west of the Strip. Allegiant is headquartered in Summerlin and is one of...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Maryland Sports Betting Not Serving State Population Adequately, Lawmaker Says
September 19, 2023

Maryland Sports Betting Not Serving State Population Adequately, Lawmaker Says

The Maryland sports betting bill, signed into law by then-Gov. Larry Hogan (R), in May 2021, called for one of the most comprehensive sportsbook programs in the entire country. But more than two years later,...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Macau Casinos Review Cybersecurity Systems Following Attacks on US Operators
September 18, 2023

Macau Casinos Review Cybersecurity Systems Following Attacks on US Operators

Macau casinos have undergone intensive reviews of their cybersecurity systems following recent attacks on U.S. operators, namely MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment. MGM's Las Vegas and regional operations across the U.S. remain disrupted because of...

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$2B Powerball Winner on House Hunting Spree, Latest Buy a $47M Los Angeles Pad
September 18, 2023

$2B Powerball Winner on House Hunting Spree, Latest Buy a $47M Los Angeles Pad

The winner of the $2.04 billion Powerball prize that hit in November 2022 is using his newfound wealth to snag up expensive real estate in Los Angeles. Edwin Castro purchased a $2 Powerball ticket at...

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MGM Cyberattack Likely Costing Casino Company Millions of Dollars a Day
September 18, 2023

MGM Cyberattack Likely Costing Casino Company Millions of Dollars a Day

The MGM cyberattack that began on Sunday, September 10, and continues to disrupt resort operations in Las Vegas and across the company's U.S. portfolio may be costing the casino giant millions of dollars a day....

Written by Devin O'Connor
Pennsylvania Casino Smoking Targeted in New State Legislation
September 17, 2023

Pennsylvania Casino Smoking Targeted in New State Legislation

Pennsylvania Rep. Dan Frankel (D-Allegheny) is no fan of smoking exemptions for certain businesses like casinos. For a second year in a row, the Allegheny County Democrat has introduced legislation in the Harrisburg capital that...

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Pennsylvania, Nevada Gaming Regulators Pay It Forward, Assist Japan With Casino Controls
September 15, 2023

Pennsylvania, Nevada Gaming Regulators Pay It Forward, Assist Japan With Casino Controls

Gaming regulators in Pennsylvania and Nevada recently agreed to meet with a delegation from Japan that's responsible for licensing and governing the country's forthcoming casinos. Japan's National Diet, the legislature of the central government in...

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Bally’s Corporation Donates $5M to Community College of Rhode Island
September 15, 2023

Bally’s Corporation Donates $5M to Community College of Rhode Island

The Bally's Corporation holds a monopoly on commercial casino operations in its home state of Rhode Island. In the firm's ongoing commitment to civic stewardship, the casino operator announced a major gift to the state's...

Written by Devin O'Connor