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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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John Fetterman Wins Pennsylvania Senate Seat Over Dr. Oz, Bettors Get It Wrong
November 9, 2022

John Fetterman Wins Pennsylvania Senate Seat Over Dr. Oz, Bettors Get It Wrong

Pennsylvania's Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman managed to win over voters in the commonwealth despite delivering one of the worst debate performances in US history. Fetterman has served under Gov. Tom Wolf (D) for the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Atlantic City’s Top Casino Exec Concedes ‘Right Time’ Will Come to Extinguish Smoking
November 9, 2022

Atlantic City’s Top Casino Exec Concedes ‘Right Time’ Will Come to Extinguish Smoking

The top resort executive in Atlantic City has conceded publicly that the days of indoor smoking being allowed on the nine gaming floors are numbered. For over a decade, Mark Giannantonio has been the chief...

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Powerball $2.04B Jackpot Won by Single Ticket Sold in California
November 8, 2022

Powerball $2.04B Jackpot Won by Single Ticket Sold in California

The Powerball run of 40 consecutive drawings without a winner came to a close Tuesday morning. That's after the delayed drawing turned up six numbers matching a single ticket sold in California. The nearly 10-hour...

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Gun Lake Casino Tribe Expands, Plans Mixed-Use Development Near Resort
November 8, 2022

Gun Lake Casino Tribe Expands, Plans Mixed-Use Development Near Resort

The Gun Lake Casino in Wayland, Mich., is undergoing a $300 million renovation and expansion. The project. which will bring a 252-room hotel and 32,000-square-foot indoor "aquadome," won't be the only thing new at the...

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Donald Trump’s 2024 Run Odds Shorten After He Teases ‘Big Announcement’
November 8, 2022

Donald Trump’s 2024 Run Odds Shorten After He Teases ‘Big Announcement’

Former President Donald Trump says he'll make a "big announcement" from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., on Tuesday, November 15. Today is Election Day in the US. All 435 seats in the US...

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Maryland Casinos Set Monthly Revenue Record, October Win Totals Nearly $213M
November 8, 2022

Maryland Casinos Set Monthly Revenue Record, October Win Totals Nearly $213M

Maryland casinos won $212.9 million in October, the all-time highest amount generated by the properties in a single month. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission reported that October's gross gaming revenue (GGR) from the...

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Republicans Heavy Betting Favorites on Eve of 2022 Midterms
November 7, 2022

Republicans Heavy Betting Favorites on Eve of 2022 Midterms

On the eve of Election Day, political bettors are predicting a "red wave" that will result in Republicans holding court in the US Senate and House of Representatives come January 2023. All 435 seats in...

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Macau COVID-19 Mass Testing Round Produces No Additional Infections
November 7, 2022

Macau COVID-19 Mass Testing Round Produces No Additional Infections

Macau has seemingly contained the enclave's most recent outbreak of COVID-19 infections. In late October, the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) government ordered each of its approximately 700K residents to undergo daily COVID-19 rapid antigen...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Keith Urban Putting Down Las Vegas Roots with Planet Hollywood Residency
November 7, 2022

Keith Urban Putting Down Las Vegas Roots with Planet Hollywood Residency

Country music superstar Keith Urban has been a frequent guest in Las Vegas over the past three years, with stints at the Caesars Palace Colosseum theater. But come March 2023, the four-time Grammy Award winner...

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Horseshoe Casino Baltimore Hotel Won’t Open Anytime Soon
November 7, 2022

Horseshoe Casino Baltimore Hotel Won’t Open Anytime Soon

Horseshoe Casino Baltimore is undergoing a major overhaul in hopes of reversing the casino's struggles in recent years. In an effort to regain lost market share to MGM National Harbor and Live! Casino Hotel Maryland,...

Written by Devin O'Connor