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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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DoubleDown, IGT $415M Social Casino Settlement Approved
June 5, 2023

DoubleDown, IGT $415M Social Casino Settlement Approved

In August 2022, DoubleDown Interactive (DDI) and International Game Technology (IGT) agreed to a $415 million settlement. The payment aimed to resolve a class action lawsuit brought against the social gaming developers. The settlement agreement...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Gateway Casinos Ontario Employees Upset About Handling of Cyberattack
June 2, 2023

Gateway Casinos Ontario Employees Upset About Handling of Cyberattack

Gateway Casinos employees at the company's 14 properties in Ontario are furious at how the organization responded to a cyberattack earlier this year. That incident forced the gaming floors to close for two weeks. Gateway...

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Connecticut Lottery Moving Online With Expanded IGT Partnership
June 2, 2023

Connecticut Lottery Moving Online With Expanded IGT Partnership

The Connecticut Lottery is taking its operations online through an expanded partnership with International Game Technology (IGT). IGT is a market leader in lottery operations and provides games and central operating systems to 25 state...

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MGM Resorts Overhauls Las Vegas Table Games Policy
June 2, 2023

MGM Resorts Overhauls Las Vegas Table Games Policy

MGM Resorts International has issued a notice to its table game employees that updates several changes to guests' use of technology while at the felt. MGM's Table Games Operations Department has reworked the company's rules...

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Bloomberry Resorts, Solaire Casino in Manila Cleared in Bangladesh Bank Heist
June 1, 2023

Bloomberry Resorts, Solaire Casino in Manila Cleared in Bangladesh Bank Heist

Bloomberry Resorts and the company's flagship casino resort, Solaire in the Philippines capital of Manila, have been cleared for their alleged roles in the 2016 Bangladesh Bank heist that saw hackers from North Korea steal...

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Macau Casinos Win $1.93B in May, Best Gaming Revenue Month Since January 2020
June 1, 2023

Macau Casinos Win $1.93B in May, Best Gaming Revenue Month Since January 2020

Macau casinos generated gross gaming revenue (GGR) of MOP15.57 billion (US$1.93 billion) in May 2023. The gaming income represents the Chinese enclave's best monthly performance since January 2020. Macau's COVID-19 recovery is coming about two...

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North Carolina Sports Betting Bill Gains Senate Support, Inches Closer to Gov.
June 1, 2023

North Carolina Sports Betting Bill Gains Senate Support, Inches Closer to Gov.

North Carolina appears likely to join the more than 30 other states that have legalized commercial sports betting after the state Senate approved legislation that seeks to allow online wagering and in-person betting at professional...

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Maryland License Plates Feature Website That Directs to Philippines Online Casino
June 1, 2023

Maryland License Plates Feature Website That Directs to Philippines Online Casino

In what will be one of the more bizarre stories published on Casino.org this year, officials in Maryland say a URL that's printed on nearly 800K state-issued license plates directs visitors to an online casino...

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New Jersey Underage Gambling Bill Would Afford Offenders Treatment Instead of Fine
June 1, 2023

New Jersey Underage Gambling Bill Would Afford Offenders Treatment Instead of Fine

Underage gamblers in New Jersey who are found guilty of violating the state law that mandates only people aged 21 and older can gamble currently face a fine of not less than $500 and not...

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Nevada Casinos Experience Best April Ever, Statewide Gaming Revenue Tops $1.15B
May 31, 2023

Nevada Casinos Experience Best April Ever, Statewide Gaming Revenue Tops $1.15B

April 2023 was an April unlike any other for Nevada casinos. Statewide gross gaming revenue (GGR) last month totaled upwards of $1.15 billion, the highest monthly casino win for any April in Nevada history. April...

Written by Devin O'Connor