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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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Nebraska’s Grand Island Casino at Fonner Park Expanding Temporary Gaming Space
April 21, 2023

Nebraska’s Grand Island Casino at Fonner Park Expanding Temporary Gaming Space

The Grand Island Casino Resort's temporary gaming space inside the Fonner Park racetrack concourse has been approved for expansion. The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission (NRGC) this week agreed to Grand Island Casino's request to...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Macau Casino Delegation Touring Europe, Hyping Chinese Region’s Integrated Resorts
April 21, 2023

Macau Casino Delegation Touring Europe, Hyping Chinese Region’s Integrated Resorts

Macau government officials and enclave business leaders are embarking on an overhaul of the Chinese territory's economic focus. To make sure the world knows about the region's efforts to diversify away from its gaming-first mentality,...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Hard Rock Chairman Jim Allen: Atlantic City Threatened by New York Casinos
April 21, 2023

Hard Rock Chairman Jim Allen: Atlantic City Threatened by New York Casinos

Hard Rock International Chairman Jim Allen made concerning, yet unsurprising, comments this week at the East Coast Gaming Congress in Atlantic City. His remarks were about the impending arrival of full-scale casinos in downstate New...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Clarifies Category 4 Casino Bidding Rules
April 21, 2023

Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Clarifies Category 4 Casino Bidding Rules

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) remains engulfed in a legal dispute over the Category 4 casino license it awarded in January to SC Gaming OpCo, LLC. SC Gaming OpCo is an entity controlled by...

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Atlantic City Casino Smoking Billboard Goes Up Amid East Coast Gaming Congress
April 20, 2023

Atlantic City Casino Smoking Billboard Goes Up Amid East Coast Gaming Congress

The East Coast Gaming Congress wraps up Thursday in Atlantic City, and while a slew of issues have been discussed during the two-day event at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, a nearby billboard has...

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Mohegan’s New York Casino Plan Promises to Benefit Community, Small Businesses
April 20, 2023

Mohegan’s New York Casino Plan Promises to Benefit Community, Small Businesses

Mohegan, the gaming and hospitality firm controlled by the Mohegan Tribe in Connecticut, hopes to build a multibillion-dollar integrated casino resort on Manhattan's East Side, near the United Nations headquarters in midtown. The company is...

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Nevada Lottery Bill Advances, but Players Should Continue Planning to Drive to Primm
April 20, 2023

Nevada Lottery Bill Advances, but Players Should Continue Planning to Drive to Primm

A Nevada lottery bill made progress this week in Carson City but the chances of lottery players being able to purchase Mega Millions and Powerball tickets inside the Silver State anytime soon remain slim. Nevada...

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Virginia Gambling Bill Establishing Treatment Program Signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin
April 19, 2023

Virginia Gambling Bill Establishing Treatment Program Signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin

A Virginia gambling bill seeking to establish a problem gaming center with an array of treatment programs and resources has been signed into law by the state's Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin. Senate Bill 836, legislation...

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World Putting League Championship Odds Live on DraftKings, Betfred
April 19, 2023

World Putting League Championship Odds Live on DraftKings, Betfred

The World Putting League (WPL) will host its second championship event on Thursday, April 20, from the Hawaiian Rumble minigolf putt-putt course in Myrtle Beach, S.C., and two sportsbooks are offering odds on the 72...

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Hofstra University Files Lawsuit Against Nassau County Over Casino Planning Meeting
April 19, 2023

Hofstra University Files Lawsuit Against Nassau County Over Casino Planning Meeting

Hofstra University on New York's Long Island has filed a lawsuit against Nassau County. The suit is based on allegations that county officials held a discussion on the proposed $4 billion integrated casino resort proposed...

Written by Devin O'Connor