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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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Mohegan Bringing Michael Jordan to $1.6B Inspire Integrated Resort in South Korea
July 13, 2023

Mohegan Bringing Michael Jordan to $1.6B Inspire Integrated Resort in South Korea

Mohegan is bringing one of the world's most recognizable and popular sports stars to South Korea by way of its forthcoming integrated casino resort called Inspire. Mohegan, formerly Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, is the commercial...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Names Interim Director Following Karen Wells’ Exit
July 13, 2023

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Names Interim Director Following Karen Wells’ Exit

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has named Executive Director Karen Wells' replacement. Wells last month announced her plans to depart the MGC following a 10-year stint that included leading the gaming regulator through COVID-19. Wells...

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Bally’s Prepping iGaming App in Rhode Island, Partners With Live Casino Supplier
July 13, 2023

Bally’s Prepping iGaming App in Rhode Island, Partners With Live Casino Supplier

The Bally's Corporation has found a third-party partner for its forthcoming iGaming operations in its home state of Rhode Island. Bally's on Wednesday announced an agreement with Stakelogic, a leading provider of online casino games...

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Coney Island Public Engagement Report Reveals Community Opposition to $3B Casino
July 12, 2023

Coney Island Public Engagement Report Reveals Community Opposition to $3B Casino

A newly released study concludes that the majority of Coney Island residents are opposed to allowing a $3 billion integrated casino resort to be built at Surf and Stillwell avenues near the iconic Riegelmann Boardwalk....

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Rivers Casino Philadelphia Partnering With Mixed-Use Development for Luxury Hotel
July 12, 2023

Rivers Casino Philadelphia Partnering With Mixed-Use Development for Luxury Hotel

Rush Street Gaming, the owner of Rivers Casino Philadelphia, has long planned a hotel for the city casino overlooking the Delaware River. Nearly 13 years after the casino opened, Rush officials say the firm is...

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Cedar Rapids Government Sets Aside City-Owned Land for Possible Casino
July 12, 2023

Cedar Rapids Government Sets Aside City-Owned Land for Possible Casino

The Cedar Rapids City Council voted Tuesday evening in favor of setting aside city-owned land for the possible development of a commercial casino resort. The parcel is located just west of the downtown area. A...

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Jake’s 58 Casino on New York’s Long Island Gains Preliminary Approval for Expansion
July 12, 2023

Jake’s 58 Casino on New York’s Long Island Gains Preliminary Approval for Expansion

Jake's 58 Casino Hotel on New York's Long Island has already gained state approval to significantly expand its gaming floor. But before the property's planned $200 million expansion and renovation project can break ground, local...

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Powerball, Mega Millions Jackpots North of $1.22B for This Week’s Drawings
July 11, 2023

Powerball, Mega Millions Jackpots North of $1.22B for This Week’s Drawings

Powerball and Mega Millions will soon make at least two lucky winners extraordinarily wealthy. After no ticket matched the six drawn numbers on Monday night, the Powerball jackpot rolled over to an estimated $725 million...

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Norfolk Casino Developers Seek Approval for $500M HeadWaters Resort
July 11, 2023

Norfolk Casino Developers Seek Approval for $500M HeadWaters Resort

The developers behind the Norfolk casino project called HeadWaters petitioned the city's Architectural Review Board on Monday evening for approval of the $500 million undertaking. The Pamunkey Indian Tribe, one of seven tribal nations with...

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World Series of Poker Main Event Sets Entries Record, as WSOP Returns to Horseshoe
July 7, 2023

World Series of Poker Main Event Sets Entries Record, as WSOP Returns to Horseshoe

The World Series of Poker (WSOP), the 54th running of the months-long tournament series, has set a new entry record for the Main Event. Organizers of the 2023 WSOP announced Thursday that the Main Event,...

Written by Devin O'Connor