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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 Pittsburgh 90-Year-Old Guest Charged With Stealing Gambler’s Cash
October 31, 2022

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh 90-Year-Old Guest Charged With Stealing Gambler’s Cash

A 90-year-old woman is facing criminal charges after police say she allegedly found a wallet inside Rivers Casino Pittsburgh. And instead of turning it into security, law enforcement contends that she stole cash and an...

Written by Devin O'Connor
TV Magician Michael Carbonaro Joins ‘Penn & Teller’ for Rio Las Vegas Shows
October 31, 2022

TV Magician Michael Carbonaro Joins ‘Penn & Teller’ for Rio Las Vegas Shows

Michael Carbonaro, star of the hit TruTV show The Carbonaro Effect, is filling in for Raymond Teller at upcoming Penn & Teller dates at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino Las Vegas this November and...

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Hard Rock Bristol Groundbreaking Expected in Nov., Temporary Casino Enrolls 50K
October 31, 2022

Hard Rock Bristol Groundbreaking Expected in Nov., Temporary Casino Enrolls 50K

Hard Rock Bristol in Virginia just north of the Tennessee border plans to break ground next month on what will become the casino's permanent resort property. Hard Rock Bristol in July opened a temporary casino...

Written by Devin O'Connor
MGM Cotai on Lockdown After Table Game Dealer Tests Positive for COVID-19
October 30, 2022

MGM Cotai on Lockdown After Table Game Dealer Tests Positive for COVID-19

MGM Cotai is on lockdown after a casino croupier tested positive over the weekend for COVID-19. MGM Cotai guests and staff have since been isolated inside the sprawling integrated resort south of downtown Macau. Hundreds...

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Powerball Hits $1B for Oct. 31 Drawing, Lottery’s Second-Largest Jackpot
October 30, 2022

Powerball Hits $1B for Oct. 31 Drawing, Lottery’s Second-Largest Jackpot

The Powerball jackpot continues to soar to unparalleled highs. After no ticket matched the five white numbers and red Powerball last night, the $822.3 million annuity rolled over for tomorrow night's drawing. Saturday's winning numbers...

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President Joe Biden Says Administration to Crack Down on Casino Resort Fees
October 28, 2022

President Joe Biden Says Administration to Crack Down on Casino Resort Fees

President Joe Biden, ahead of next month's 2022 midterm elections, is desperate to show voters that his administration and the Democratic Party are on their side. The president believes eradicating so-called "junk fees" is one...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Maryland Online Sports Betting Launch Expected in December
October 28, 2022

Maryland Online Sports Betting Launch Expected in December

The Maryland Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC) is ready for the reveal. The commission is expected to formally issue online sports betting licenses to 10 qualifying applicants when it next meets on November 21....

Written by Devin O'Connor
Kazuo Okada Pleads Not Guilty to Grave Coercion Charge for Okada Manila Takeover
October 28, 2022

Kazuo Okada Pleads Not Guilty to Grave Coercion Charge for Okada Manila Takeover

Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada has entered a not guilty plea for the single "grave coercion" charge brought against him by the Philippines Department of Justice. Okada's spokesperson emailed Casino.org Friday morning, revealing the gaming tycoon's...

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Arizona Lottery Tickets Worth $5.3M Go Unclaimed After Expiration Date
October 27, 2022

Arizona Lottery Tickets Worth $5.3M Go Unclaimed After Expiration Date

Arizona Lottery officials say two winning lottery tickets worth a combined $5.3 million have gone unclaimed after the redemption periods expired. In August, the lottery told players to check their ticket slips to make sure...

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Harrah’s Pompano Beach Developers Seek to Avoid Relocating Burrowing Owls
October 27, 2022

Harrah’s Pompano Beach Developers Seek to Avoid Relocating Burrowing Owls

The developers of Harrah's Pompano Beach in Florida say they would prefer to pay a fee instead of undergoing efforts to relocate burrowing owls that have called the property home for decades. Owner and operator...

Written by Devin O'Connor