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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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President Biden’s Resort Fee Crackdown Opposed by American Gaming Association
February 23, 2023

President Biden’s Resort Fee Crackdown Opposed by American Gaming Association

President Joe Biden is targeting resort fees and other so-called "junk" charges that hotels and casinos often tack on to an advertised rate at the end of the booking process. But the nation's leading casino...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Albany Sheriff’s Employee Allegedly Stole $68K in Civil Forfeiture Funds to Gamble
February 23, 2023

Albany Sheriff’s Employee Allegedly Stole $68K in Civil Forfeiture Funds to Gamble

A former employee with the Albany County Sheriff's Office in New York has been charged with grand larceny in the second degree and five counts of forgery -- all felonies -- for allegedly stealing $68K...

Written by Devin O'Connor
President Joe Biden’s Approval Rating Improves Along with 2024 Odds
February 22, 2023

President Joe Biden’s Approval Rating Improves Along with 2024 Odds

President Joe Biden's first two years in the Oval Office were marked by the country's emergence from the deepest perils of the COVID-19 pandemic, record inflation, and increased political polarization. But the latest polling suggests...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Michigan iGaming Sets Monthly Revenue Record, Online Sportsbook Win Retracts
February 22, 2023

Michigan iGaming Sets Monthly Revenue Record, Online Sportsbook Win Retracts

Michigan iGaming revenue reached a new monthly record in January as online casinos operated by commercial and tribal interests won nearly $153.7 million. Tallying $153,694,392.91, officials with the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) said January's...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Las Vegas Restaurants Might Soon Offer Water Only Upon Request
February 22, 2023

Las Vegas Restaurants Might Soon Offer Water Only Upon Request

Las Vegas restaurants could soon offer tap water only when asked by diners. That's should new state legislation find an adequate appetite among lawmakers in Carson City. With water levels remaining low in Nevada and...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Hard Rock Atlantic City Distributes $10M in Bonuses to Casino Workers
February 22, 2023

Hard Rock Atlantic City Distributes $10M in Bonuses to Casino Workers

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City continued its February tradition of distributing bonuses to the property's employees. Owned by Hard Rock International, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the Boardwalk...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Former Chinese Government Official Reportedly Lost $730K Gambling in Macau
February 21, 2023

Former Chinese Government Official Reportedly Lost $730K Gambling in Macau

A former Chinese government official is said to have endured a severe gambling addiction during his decades of public service in the Hubei province. Chinese media reports suggest that Mei Yunnian, a former deputy director...

Written by Devin O'Connor
South Dakota Online Sports Betting Dead for 2023, Protecting Deadwood Overrides Effort
February 21, 2023

South Dakota Online Sports Betting Dead for 2023, Protecting Deadwood Overrides Effort

South Dakota online sports betting efforts are dead for 2023 after a majority of House lawmakers in the Pierre capital said the state's commercial gaming industry is to protect the vibrancy of Deadwood. Sports betting...

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Bally’s Corporation Campaigning for iGaming Privileges in Home State of Rhode Island
February 20, 2023

Bally’s Corporation Campaigning for iGaming Privileges in Home State of Rhode Island

The Bally's Corporation wants to add Rhode Island to the list of legal iGaming states. The current Bally's Corp. was formed in 2020 after Rhode Island-based Twin River Worldwide Holdings (TWRH) acquired the iconic casino...

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Puyallup Tribe to Redevelop Former Emerald Queen Casino Tacoma Property
February 20, 2023

Puyallup Tribe to Redevelop Former Emerald Queen Casino Tacoma Property

The Puyallup Tribe in Washington state is planning to redevelop its former Emerald Queen Casino property in Tacoma, local planning officials confirmed through a records request. The Puyallup Tribe, one of 29 federally recognized Indian...

Written by Devin O'Connor