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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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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...

Written by Devin O'Connor
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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 -...

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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...

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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