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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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Former Ohio Lottery Director Resigned Amid Misconduct Allegations, Report Finds
May 5, 2023

Former Ohio Lottery Director Resigned Amid Misconduct Allegations, Report Finds

Former Ohio Lottery Director Pat McDonald's abrupt resignation last month prompted a state investigation. That's when reports surfaced that his departure came after at least one female employee brought harassment allegations against her boss. At...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Kentucky Derby Overshadowed by Four Horse Deaths at Churchill Downs
May 5, 2023

Kentucky Derby Overshadowed by Four Horse Deaths at Churchill Downs

Four horses recently died at Churchill Downs, as horsemen and racetrack officials at the storied thoroughbred venue prepare for Saturday's 149th Kentucky Derby. The first leg of the Triple Crown is being overshadowed by the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Harrah’s Pompano Beach Announces 223-Acre Development Called ‘The Pomp’
May 4, 2023

Harrah’s Pompano Beach Announces 223-Acre Development Called ‘The Pomp’

Harrah's Pompano Beach, formerly Isle Casino Pompano Park until Caesars Entertainment rebranded and overhauled the racino property roughly 35 miles north of Miami, is set for a substantial expansion. Caesars acquired the Isle Casino and...

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Vermont Sports Betting Odds Shorten as Bill Nears Approval
May 4, 2023

Vermont Sports Betting Odds Shorten as Bill Nears Approval

Vermont sports betting legislation is inching closer to reaching Gov. Phil Scott's (R) desk after state senators late Wednesday gave their preliminary approval to the statute. House Bill 127 was introduced in late January by...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Macau Labor Day Exceeds Expectations as Nearly 500K Travelers Visit Casino Enclave
May 4, 2023

Macau Labor Day Exceeds Expectations as Nearly 500K Travelers Visit Casino Enclave

Macau logged nearly 500K visitors during the five-day Labor Day holiday, which officially ended on Wednesday, May 3. Also known as the "May Day" holiday, Labor Day is an annual event where employers thank their...

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Chickasaw Nation Opens West Bay Casino Resort on Lake Texoma
May 3, 2023

Chickasaw Nation Opens West Bay Casino Resort on Lake Texoma

The Chickasaw Nation expanded its gaming portfolio this week in its home state of Oklahoma with the tribe's 16th casino in the Sooner State. Already one of the nation's richest gaming tribes, the Chickasaws in...

Written by Devin O'Connor
WarHorse Casino Omaha at Horsemen’s Park in Nebraska Sets Opening
May 3, 2023

WarHorse Casino Omaha at Horsemen’s Park in Nebraska Sets Opening

WarHorse Casino Omaha at Horsemen's Park officially broke ground last July on the roughly $300 million casino and entertainment destination. Since then, developers say it's been a "frustrating" process, with laborers still focused on updating...

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Chicago Suburb Moves Closer to Allowing Video Gaming Terminals Inside Restaurants
May 2, 2023

Chicago Suburb Moves Closer to Allowing Video Gaming Terminals Inside Restaurants

The Chicago suburb of Evanston this week moved closer to allowing video gaming terminals (VGTs) inside restaurants and bars after a local governmental committee signed off on a code modification to permit the slot-like machines....

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Belmont Park $455M Loan Approved, Gov. Kathy Hochul to Sign Funding Package
May 2, 2023

Belmont Park $455M Loan Approved, Gov. Kathy Hochul to Sign Funding Package

Funding to renovate Belmont Park, the iconic thoroughbred race track home to the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown, has been secured through state legislation. New York lawmakers late Monday night passed...

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China Labor Day Major Win for Macau Casinos as Mainlanders Flock to Enclave
May 2, 2023

China Labor Day Major Win for Macau Casinos as Mainlanders Flock to Enclave

Labor Day in China is an annual celebration of worker achievements. The holiday typically affords employees three paid days off, and many tack on personal time and/or the weekend to make the most of the...

Written by Devin O'Connor