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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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Newport World Resorts Manila to Become Fully Owned by Alliance Global, Andrew Tan
May 31, 2023

Newport World Resorts Manila to Become Fully Owned by Alliance Global, Andrew Tan

Newport World Resorts is undergoing an ownership change. That's after Philippines conglomerate Alliance Global Group (AGI) agreed to buy out Genting Hong Kong's 40% position in the integrated casino resort in Manila. Formerly known as...

Written by Devin O'Connor
North Carolina Sports Betting Bill Moves to Senate Floor After Committee Backings
May 31, 2023

North Carolina Sports Betting Bill Moves to Senate Floor After Committee Backings

A North Carolina sports betting bill is moving to the full Senate floor for consideration after the legislation found support in several committees. House Bill 347 was introduced in March by state Reps. Jason Saine...

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Borgata Atlantic City Opens MGM Tower Following $55M Renovation
May 30, 2023

Borgata Atlantic City Opens MGM Tower Following $55M Renovation

MGM Resorts' Borgata casino resort in Atlantic City has completed its $55 million renovation, a project that coincides with the Marina District property's 20th anniversary. Developed through a partnership with Boyd Gaming, MGM opened Borgata...

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Philippines Casinos Stirring Much Interest from Potential Buyers, Regulator Claims
May 30, 2023

Philippines Casinos Stirring Much Interest from Potential Buyers, Regulator Claims

The Philippines government owns and operates 43 casinos across the Southeast Asia nation. And with considerations to sell the properties ongoing, a top government official says numerous gaming companies have expressed interest in potentially buying...

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Nebraska Gaming Commission Ramping Up Staff as Gaming Expands Rapidly
May 30, 2023

Nebraska Gaming Commission Ramping Up Staff as Gaming Expands Rapidly

The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission's (NRGC) regulatory duties expanded greatly after the November 2020 election when state voters passed a ballot referendum that amended the Nebraska Constitution to allow commercial casino gambling at the...

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‘Harry Potter: The Exhibition’ Coming to Sands’ Londoner Macau Casino Resort
May 29, 2023

‘Harry Potter: The Exhibition’ Coming to Sands’ Londoner Macau Casino Resort

Las Vegas Sands debuted its $2 billion integrated resort called The Londoner last week on Macau's Cotai Strip. The reimagined Sands Cotai Central is now a London-themed complex featuring replicas of some of the UK...

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Seattle Casino Shooter at Large After Opening Fire Inside Washington Card Room
May 29, 2023

Seattle Casino Shooter at Large After Opening Fire Inside Washington Card Room

Seattle police say a casino shooter who opened fire inside a card room remains at large. The hunt for him continues nearly 48 hours after the assailant fired at and hit at least three people....

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Shreveport Casinos Reintroduce Smoking After City Council Lifts Temporary Ban
May 29, 2023

Shreveport Casinos Reintroduce Smoking After City Council Lifts Temporary Ban

Shreveport casinos are reintroducing smoking sections on their riverboats after the city council last week voted to lift a temporary ban on indoor tobacco use passed during COVID-19. The Shreveport City Council ratified Ordinance No....

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Hollywood Casino York in Pennsylvania Fined for Failing to Meet Security Requirements
May 28, 2023

Hollywood Casino York in Pennsylvania Fined for Failing to Meet Security Requirements

Hollywood Casino York in South-Central Pennsylvania has been issued a fine by the state's Gaming Control Board for violating minimum security requirements. When the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) issued a Category 4 casino license...

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Maine Sports Betting Officials Target November Launch
May 18, 2023

Maine Sports Betting Officials Target November Launch

Maine sports betting could be up and running as soon as Thanksgiving, as state gaming regulators say the timeline to launch is coming together. Speaking with the Portland Press Herald, Milton Champion, the executive director...

Written by Devin O'Connor