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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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Rivers Casino Portsmouth Opening Delayed
January 11, 2023

Rivers Casino Portsmouth Opening Delayed

Rivers Casino Portsmouth in Virginia has pushed back its grand opening from this Sunday, January 15, to Monday, January 23, at 10 a.m. When Rivers Casino Portsmouth officially opens, it will make history by becoming...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Atlantic City Casino Workers Discuss State of Their Health as Gov. Gives State of the State
January 10, 2023

Atlantic City Casino Workers Discuss State of Their Health as Gov. Gives State of the State

Atlantic City casino workers have set an April 15 deadline for New Jersey lawmakers to act on legislation that closes the indoor smoking loophole afforded to the nine gaming resorts. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy...

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Hawaii Sports Betting Bill Seeks to Ban Market Leaders Like DraftKings and FanDuel
January 10, 2023

Hawaii Sports Betting Bill Seeks to Ban Market Leaders Like DraftKings and FanDuel

Legislation in Hawaii that seeks to legalize in-person sports betting and poker games on the island of Oahu would simultaneously prohibit the industry's leaders from participating. The third-largest of the Hawaiian Islands, Oahu is the...

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Rob Gronkowski to Attempt Super Bowl Field Goal, FanDuel to Give $10M if Kick is Good
January 10, 2023

Rob Gronkowski to Attempt Super Bowl Field Goal, FanDuel to Give $10M if Kick is Good

Retired NFL great Rob Gronkowski is as known for his off-field antics as is he for his former on-field play. His next marketing stunt will go down during Super Bowl LVII, and this time there's...

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VICI Properties Expands North with Purchase of Four Pure Canadian Casinos
January 9, 2023

VICI Properties Expands North with Purchase of Four Pure Canadian Casinos

VICI Properties is expanding its real estate footprint north to Canada with the purchase of four land-based casinos in Alberta. VICI, a real estate investment trust controlled by Caesars Entertainment, announced Monday a deal with...

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Collin Morikawa’s Disastrous Tournament of Champions Finish a Wild Ride for Bettors
January 9, 2023

Collin Morikawa’s Disastrous Tournament of Champions Finish a Wild Ride for Bettors

Collin Morikawa and the golf gods weren't on good terms Sunday afternoon in Kapalua at the Sentry Tournament of Champions. The 2020 PGA champion and 2021 Open winner was on cruise control in Hawaii. Morikawa...

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Massachusetts Voters Reject Another Horse Racetrack Sportsbook Development
January 9, 2023

Massachusetts Voters Reject Another Horse Racetrack Sportsbook Development

Massachusetts voters have opposed a second thoroughbred horse racetrack development pitched alongside a sportsbook. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is readying the debut of legal sports betting in the commonwealth. State lawmakers and Gov. Charlie...

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Pennsylvania Casino Table Dealer, Accomplice Charged for Cheating Scheme
January 7, 2023

Pennsylvania Casino Table Dealer, Accomplice Charged for Cheating Scheme

A Pennsylvania casino table dealer and an apparent coconspirator have been charged for allegedly running an illicit cheating scheme at an electronic craps game. Pennsylvania State Police say Jason Richard Kutney, 52, of Bear Creek,...

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Resorts World Las Vegas Ends Free Self-Parking Except for Rewards Members
January 6, 2023

Resorts World Las Vegas Ends Free Self-Parking Except for Rewards Members

Resorts World Las Vegas promised perpetual free valet and self-parking when the glitzy $4.3 billion integrated resort opened on the Strip's northern end in June 2021. Less than two years later, neither parking option remains...

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Macau Reopening to Entire World, Chinese Casino Enclave Dropping Pandemic Protocols
January 6, 2023

Macau Reopening to Entire World, Chinese Casino Enclave Dropping Pandemic Protocols

Macau will drop nearly all of its COVID-19 pandemic protocols as they relate to entry procedures this Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. After more than three years of entry restrictions, Macau is ceasing COVID-19 testing, quarantine,...

Written by Devin O'Connor