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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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Coney Island Official Opposed to Casino Causes Controversy With Muslim Comments
August 21, 2023

Coney Island Official Opposed to Casino Causes Controversy With Muslim Comments

A Coney Island official is facing backlash after questioning on social media how members of the local Muslim community could support a proposed $3 billion casino for the Brooklyn seaside town. Lucy Mujica Diaz is...

Written by Devin O'Connor
PGA Tour Player Complains Bettors Are Heckling During BMW Championship
August 21, 2023

PGA Tour Player Complains Bettors Are Heckling During BMW Championship

A PGA Tour player says he was subjected to heckling during Sunday's final round of the BMW Championship. The incidents were perpetrated by bettors who allegedly appeared intoxicated at Olympia Fields Country Club outside Chicago....

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Damian Aspinall Reportedly Loses Stake in Namesake London Mayfair Casino Club
August 21, 2023

Damian Aspinall Reportedly Loses Stake in Namesake London Mayfair Casino Club

Damian Aspinall, 63, the son of the late John Aspinall, who helped legalize commercial gambling in the United Kingdom, has reportedly folded his stake in the family's namesake private gambling club. The Daily Mail's Richard...

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Gateway Casinos CEO Tony Santo Dead, Gaming Exec Had Planned Retirement Before Pandemic
August 19, 2023

Gateway Casinos CEO Tony Santo Dead, Gaming Exec Had Planned Retirement Before Pandemic

Gateway Casinos Chief Executive Officer Tony Santo has died at the age of 61, a statement from the Canadian gaming operator confirmed on Friday. Santo was a casino industry veteran who joined Gateway in 2013...

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Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Totals $467M in July, Record Year Likely
August 18, 2023

Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Totals $467M in July, Record Year Likely

Pennsylvania gaming revenue last month totaled $467 million, an increase of nearly 8.9% from a year ago. Pennsylvania's gaming industry continues to thrive as the market continues to expand and attract new players. Fresh off...

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North Carolina Casino Conversation Extends to iGaming
August 18, 2023

North Carolina Casino Conversation Extends to iGaming

The North Carolina casino conversation in Raleigh is reportedly expanding to include iGaming. Despite considerable pushback from local officials and community members in the three counties where state Republicans are hoping to allow commercial casino...

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Delaware Lottery Picks Rush Street Interactive for iGaming Partner
August 18, 2023

Delaware Lottery Picks Rush Street Interactive for iGaming Partner

The Delaware Lottery has a new iGaming partner for interactive slot machines and table games in Rush Street Interactive (RSI). Rush's selection this week by state lottery officials wasn't exactly a surprise, as the Chicago-based...

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Ontario Casino Dealer Charged for Allegedly Helping Gamblers Cheat
August 17, 2023

Ontario Casino Dealer Charged for Allegedly Helping Gamblers Cheat

An Ontario casino dealer is facing charges in the Canadian province after law enforcement alleged the employee colluded with several gamblers to cheat the house. Great Canadian Gaming Corporation opened its 96,000-square-foot Pickering Casino Resort...

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Rochester Casino Reportedly Out of Ongoing Seneca Nation Compact Negotiations
August 17, 2023

Rochester Casino Reportedly Out of Ongoing Seneca Nation Compact Negotiations

A rumored Rochester casino being included in the compact between New York State and the Seneca Nation is reportedly no more. That's as the two sides continue laboring on an updated tribal gaming revenue-sharing agreement....

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Atlantic City Casino Revenue Cools in July, Brick-and-Mortar Win Totals $290M
August 16, 2023

Atlantic City Casino Revenue Cools in July, Brick-and-Mortar Win Totals $290M

Atlantic City casinos won less money year over year in July as table game players fared better against the nine houses down the shore. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) released its July...

Written by Devin O'Connor