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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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Powerball $800M Jackpot Game’s Second-Largest Ever, Next Draw Saturday
October 27, 2022

Powerball $800M Jackpot Game’s Second-Largest Ever, Next Draw Saturday

The Powerball jackpot continues to elude players. Wednesday night's drawing was the 36th time in a row that the interstate lottery game's machines turned up five white ball numbers and a red Powerball that didn't...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Horseshoe Lake Charles Casino, Formerly Isle of Capri, Reopening Soon
October 26, 2022

Horseshoe Lake Charles Casino, Formerly Isle of Capri, Reopening Soon

Horseshoe Lake Charles will open its doors on Dec. 12, 2022. Formerly the Isle of Capri Lake Charles, the Louisiana riverboat closed in August 2020 after suffering considerable damage from Hurricane Laura. Plans, however, were...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Tilman Fertitta Las Vegas Strip Casino Project Moving Forward, Demolition Permits in Hand
October 26, 2022

Tilman Fertitta Las Vegas Strip Casino Project Moving Forward, Demolition Permits in Hand

Tilman Fertitta isn't wasting any time in proceeding with his wishes of owning and operating a Las Vegas Strip casino resort. Last week, the Clark County Commission signed off on Fertitta's plans to construct an...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Dr. Oz Odds Shorten After Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman Struggles in Debate
October 26, 2022

Dr. Oz Odds Shorten After Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman Struggles in Debate

Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz was a considerable underdog just a few months ago to win Pennsylvania's junior US Senate seat. But after Tuesday night's prime-time debate against his opponent, Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman -...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Horseshoe Baltimore Corridor to Ravens Stadium Named ‘Walk at Warner Street’
October 25, 2022

Horseshoe Baltimore Corridor to Ravens Stadium Named ‘Walk at Warner Street’

The short walk between Horseshoe Baltimore Casino and M&T Bank Stadium, home of the NFL Baltimore Ravens, is being developed into what the city, sports team, and casino hope becomes one of Charm City's biggest...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Culinary Union Tells Casino Workers in Nevada to Vote Blue
October 25, 2022

Culinary Union Tells Casino Workers in Nevada to Vote Blue

The Culinary Union in Nevada, an affiliate of the national Unite Here trade organization, represents some 60K workers in Las Vegas and Reno primarily engaged in the gaming and hospitality industries. And come November 8,...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Georgia Casinos Supported by Nearly 6 in 10 Voters, Poll Finds
October 25, 2022

Georgia Casinos Supported by Nearly 6 in 10 Voters, Poll Finds

The creation of Georgia casinos has been discussed in the Atlanta capitol in recent legislative sessions to no avail. But a new poll from the University of Georgia finds that while there might not be...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Massachusetts Casinos Recoup $3.6M in Unpaid Child Support, Back Taxes
October 24, 2022

Massachusetts Casinos Recoup $3.6M in Unpaid Child Support, Back Taxes

Massachusetts casinos helped recoup more than $3.6 million in unpaid child support and back taxes from customers. The funds were taken from those who chose to gamble instead of fulfilling their state-mandated financial obligations. Massachusetts'...

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Mohegan Sun Pocono Rebrands Casino Resort to Mohegan Pennsylvania
October 24, 2022

Mohegan Sun Pocono Rebrands Casino Resort to Mohegan Pennsylvania

Mohegan Sun Pocono is no more. Effective today, the racino, located in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains outside Wilkes-Barre, will be known as Mohegan Pennsylvania. Mohegan, the gaming and hospitality unit of the Mohegan Tribe headquartered in...

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Jake’s 58 Casino Incoming President Excited for Long Island Expansion
October 24, 2022

Jake’s 58 Casino Incoming President Excited for Long Island Expansion

Jake's 58 Casino Hotel on Long Island wants to become a more luxurious resort destination for New Yorkers. Since its opening in February 2017, the Islandia, NY, casino has offered guests nearly 1,000 video lottery...

Written by Devin O'Connor