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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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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...

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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...

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Jackie Robinson Las Vegas Strip Arena Hotel Project Given New Life With New Investor
October 21, 2022

Jackie Robinson Las Vegas Strip Arena Hotel Project Given New Life With New Investor

Jackie Robinson -- the former basketball player, not the former baseball player who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball -- only played 22 games in the National Basketball Association. But the 67-year-old Los...

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MGM Resorts Class Action Lawsuit Certified in Nevada Federal Court
October 21, 2022

MGM Resorts Class Action Lawsuit Certified in Nevada Federal Court

A class action lawsuit brought against MGM Resorts International by workers of Nevada's largest employer has been given the green light by a federal judge in Nevada's district court. Nevada District Magistrate Judge Nancy Koppe...

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Jackpot: ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Slot Machine Delivers $1.2M Win to Foxwoods Casino Gambler
October 21, 2022

Jackpot: ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Slot Machine Delivers $1.2M Win to Foxwoods Casino Gambler

Wheel of Fortune slot machines are among the most popular reel games in the history of gambling, and the popular title has delivered yet another life-changing win. London-based International Game Technology (IGT), which manufactures the...

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Powerball Jackpot Balloons to Estimated $550M for Saturday Drawing
October 20, 2022

Powerball Jackpot Balloons to Estimated $550M for Saturday Drawing

The Powerball jackpot for this Saturday's drawing is an estimated $550 million, which nearly makes it one of the lottery game's 10 largest all-time prizes. No ticket matched Wednesday night's winning numbers. The five white...

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Massachusetts Fields Sports Betting Interest From 29 Firms as Application Period Begins
October 20, 2022

Massachusetts Fields Sports Betting Interest From 29 Firms as Application Period Begins

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) said this week that 29 entities responded to its "Scoping Survey," a prerequisite for a qualified sports wagering application. The Scoping Survey is a brief two-page document seeking input from...

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Maryland Online Sports Betting to Begin in Late November or Early December
October 20, 2022

Maryland Online Sports Betting to Begin in Late November or Early December

Maryland online sports betting is at long last nearing launch. Two years after Marylanders voted to amend the state constitution to permit sports gambling -- and nearly a year after in-person sports betting began at...

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