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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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Richmond City Officials Say Casino Could Support Early Childhood Programs
September 7, 2023

Richmond City Officials Say Casino Could Support Early Childhood Programs

Richmond city officials last week got their first look at the redesigned casino resort from a development group led by nationally known racing and gaming firm Churchill Downs, Inc. and Black-focused media conglomerate Urban One....

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Grand Island Casino Resort Construction at Nebraska’s Fonner Park to Soon Begin
September 6, 2023

Grand Island Casino Resort Construction at Nebraska’s Fonner Park to Soon Begin

Work on the $100 million Grand Island Casino Resort at Fonner Park in Nebraska is expected to begin sometime next month, project officials say. With the Nebraska State Fair over as of Labor Day, the...

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Betr Sportsbook Launches in Virginia, Third State Entry for Sports Betting Platform
September 6, 2023

Betr Sportsbook Launches in Virginia, Third State Entry for Sports Betting Platform

The Betr Sportsbook is officially live in Virginia. The launch marks the company's third sports betting state entry following its debut in Ohio and Massachusetts earlier this year. Betr Holdings, Inc., founded last year by...

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Hard Rock Bristol Construction ‘Moving Fast,’ Early Summer 2024 Opening Targeted
September 6, 2023

Hard Rock Bristol Construction ‘Moving Fast,’ Early Summer 2024 Opening Targeted

When Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol construction began on the permanent resort property in early December 2022, company officials said they expected the $400 million development to take about 18 months to complete. That...

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North Carolina Republicans Don’t Have a Consensus on Casinos, as Talks Continue
September 6, 2023

North Carolina Republicans Don’t Have a Consensus on Casinos, as Talks Continue

North Carolina Republicans, which control majorities in both chambers of the General Assembly, continue to discuss the merits of legalizing commercial casinos. But House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) says the party is only beginning to...

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Responsible Gaming Messages Resonating With US Public, New Survey Finds
September 5, 2023

Responsible Gaming Messages Resonating With US Public, New Survey Finds

September marks Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM), an annual initiative from the American Gaming Association. The preeminent casino lobbying group in DC kicked off the month that promotes gaming literacy and consumer education -- the...

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Barron Trump’s 6’7″ Frame Spurs Prospective College Basketball Odds
September 5, 2023

Barron Trump’s 6’7″ Frame Spurs Prospective College Basketball Odds

Barron Trump is former President Donald Trump's youngest and only child with former First Lady Melanie Trump. The 17-year-old largely avoids the public eye, but recent reports that he's sprouted to 6'7" have spurred some...

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Southland Casino Donates $150K to West Memphis Police Department
September 5, 2023

Southland Casino Donates $150K to West Memphis Police Department

The parent company of Southland Casino Hotel in West Memphis has made its largest donation in the gaming property's 67-year history. New York-headquartered hospitality and gaming firm Delaware North acquired Southland in the early 1970s....

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Barstool Sports Layoffs Begin After Dave Portnoy Resumes Control
September 5, 2023

Barstool Sports Layoffs Begin After Dave Portnoy Resumes Control

Barstool Sports is trimming its staff. The layoffs come after the media entity that intersects sports and bro culture was returned to founder Dave Portnoy last month following a financially disastrous relationship with Penn Entertainment....

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Crystal Cruises Bringing Back Casinos for 2024 Excursions
September 2, 2023

Crystal Cruises Bringing Back Casinos for 2024 Excursions

Crystal Cruises is no longer as focused on gaming as was the cruise liner's previous owner, Genting Hong Kong. Crystal Cruises' two-vessel portfolio fell into bankruptcy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Genting Hong Kong, a subsidiary...

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