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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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Pennsylvania Gaming Board to Consider State College Casino Petition Next Week
December 7, 2022

Pennsylvania Gaming Board to Consider State College Casino Petition Next Week

Next week, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) will deliberate on a petition to intervene from a state-licensed gaming operator. The call for action is regarding the state's consideration of a casino project targeting the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Maryland Casino Revenue Slows in November, Six Properties Win $163.4M
December 7, 2022

Maryland Casino Revenue Slows in November, Six Properties Win $163.4M

Maryland casino revenue for the six commercial properties slowed in November following a record-setting October. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) in November totaled just shy of $163.4 million. While that was 1.9% higher -- or $3...

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Sen. Raphael Warnock Wins Georgia Senate Election in Runoff
December 7, 2022

Sen. Raphael Warnock Wins Georgia Senate Election in Runoff

Incumbent US Sen. Raphael Warnock (D) has officially defended his seat against a robust GOP challenge from political newcomer Herschel Walker. Warnock narrowly edged Walker during the November 8 general election by about 37K votes....

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Virginia Skill Gaming Lawsuit Delayed Until Spring 2023, Games Continue Operating
December 6, 2022

Virginia Skill Gaming Lawsuit Delayed Until Spring 2023, Games Continue Operating

A lingering lawsuit in Virginia challenging the state's decision last year to outlaw so-called "skill gaming" machines has been postponed. It will be in abeyance until the Virginia General Assembly concludes its 2023 legislative session....

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North Dakota Lawmakers Clarify Where Charitable Electronic Pull-Tabs Can Operate
December 6, 2022

North Dakota Lawmakers Clarify Where Charitable Electronic Pull-Tabs Can Operate

A North Dakota legislative panel has clarified where electronic pull-tab machines can operate. North Dakota authorized charitable gaming in 1994. Legalizing such small games of chance was designed to provide nonprofits and community organizations across...

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‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Cris Pannullo Wins 21st Game, Poker Credited for Historic Run
December 6, 2022

‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Cris Pannullo Wins 21st Game, Poker Credited for Historic Run

Jeopardy! is at it again. The popular syndicated game show is generating headlines for another contestant going on a nearly unprecedented winning run. The current champ is 38-year-old Cris Pannullo, a New Jersey native who resides...

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Waldorf Astoria Lake Tahoe Announced, Resort to Replace Former Tahoe Biltmore
December 5, 2022

Waldorf Astoria Lake Tahoe Announced, Resort to Replace Former Tahoe Biltmore

A Waldorf Astoria resort with a high-end casino is set to occupy the roughly 15-acre site where the Tahoe Biltmore stood for nearly eight decades before it was demolished in May. EKN Development Group, a...

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Philippines Billionaire Manuel Villar Jr. Planning $1B Integrated Casino Resort
December 5, 2022

Philippines Billionaire Manuel Villar Jr. Planning $1B Integrated Casino Resort

Philippines billionaire Manuel Villar Jr., 72, is planning to transform his Global South retail shopping complex in Metro Manila into an integrated resort (IR) casino. Villar is one of the Philippines' largest landowners and commercial...

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Hard Rock Bristol Casino Groundbreaking Scheduled, $400M Resort Targeting 2024
December 5, 2022

Hard Rock Bristol Casino Groundbreaking Scheduled, $400M Resort Targeting 2024

Hard Rock Bristol plans to break ground on its $400 million permanent resort this Wednesday, December 7, at 1 p.m. local time. Hard Rock International, the gaming and hospitality behemoth owned and operated by the...

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PointsBet, Drew Brees Scolded for Lightning Strike Advertisement
December 5, 2022

PointsBet, Drew Brees Scolded for Lightning Strike Advertisement

PointsBet USA, the stateside operating unit of the Australia-based sports betting group, continues to face backlash after a video surfaced online last Friday supposedly showing NFL great Drew Brees being struck by lightning. The video...

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