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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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Las Vegas Tourism Officials Focused on Adding Direct Flights From Japan
August 10, 2023

Las Vegas Tourism Officials Focused on Adding Direct Flights From Japan

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) remains focused on attracting a global airliner to commit to providing direct service from Japan to Southern Nevada's Harry Reid International Airport. The LVCVA is a state...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Connecticut Casinos Have No Plans to Bring Back Indoor Smoking
August 10, 2023

Connecticut Casinos Have No Plans to Bring Back Indoor Smoking

The two tribal resorts in Connecticut, Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods, voluntarily went smoke-free on their casino floors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Indoor smoking remains prohibited in the tribal casinos more than three years later, which...

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Florida Mega Millions Player Wins Record $1.58B Jackpot
August 9, 2023

Florida Mega Millions Player Wins Record $1.58B Jackpot

The Mega Millions jackpot has finally been won. Following a run of 31 drawings without a single ticket matching the six winning numbers, officials with the Mega Millions Consortium say a ticket sold in Florida...

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Wynn Resorts Names Foreign Relations Expert Paul Liu to Board of Directors
August 9, 2023

Wynn Resorts Names Foreign Relations Expert Paul Liu to Board of Directors

Wynn Resorts is apparently strengthening its commitment to China and its operations in Macau with its latest board member appointment. On Tuesday, Wynn Resorts, a leading global casino operator with properties in Las Vegas, Massachusetts,...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Yaamava’ Resort Casino Offering $300 To Complete Hot Dog Challenge
August 9, 2023

Yaamava’ Resort Casino Offering $300 To Complete Hot Dog Challenge

Casinos are known for luring guests to their gaming floors with free promotional play. But for patrons at Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel to take advantage of a $300 free-play incentive, they'll need...

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Bally’s Atlantic City Goes Adults-Only After Customers Complain About Unruly Kids
August 9, 2023

Bally’s Atlantic City Goes Adults-Only After Customers Complain About Unruly Kids

Bally's Atlantic City no longer allows guests under the age of 21 from accessing parts of its resort. The Atlantic City Boardwalk property recently announced on its social media channels that only adults aged 21...

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NFL Seeks Federal Assistance in Fighting Illegal Sports Betting
August 8, 2023

NFL Seeks Federal Assistance in Fighting Illegal Sports Betting

The NFL continues to embrace legal sports betting, as the regulated sports gambling industry has greatly benefited the pro football league. The result has been heightened interest, increased television ratings and streaming viewership, and additional...

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Historic $1.55B Mega Millions Jackpot Drawing Tuesday Night
August 8, 2023

Historic $1.55B Mega Millions Jackpot Drawing Tuesday Night

Tuesday night's historic $1.55 billion Mega Millions jackpot is fast approaching, and players wishing to purchase tickets for the slim chance at the life-changing prize only have hours left to get in on the drawing....

Written by Devin O'Connor
Democrats Urge Commodity Futures Trading Commission to Oppose Election Betting
August 8, 2023

Democrats Urge Commodity Futures Trading Commission to Oppose Election Betting

A coalition of Democratic US Senators is urging a federal agency to oppose the buying and selling of shares related to political futures via betting exchanges. PredictIt, the face of the online betting exchange market...

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Hard Rock Deadwood Opening ‘Rocksino’ in Historic Gold Rush Mining Town
August 8, 2023

Hard Rock Deadwood Opening ‘Rocksino’ in Historic Gold Rush Mining Town

The Rocksino by Hard Rock officially opens on Tuesday in the historic Gold Rush town of Deadwood. Formerly Hickok's Hotel & Gaming, the Hard Rock Rocksino is a boutique casino and hotel on Deadwood's Main...

Written by Devin O'Connor