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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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Mega Millions Jackpot Tops $1B, ‘Someone is Going to Win’
July 27, 2022

Mega Millions Jackpot Tops $1B, ‘Someone is Going to Win’

The Mega Millions jackpot hasn't been won since April 15. As the jackpot continues to roll over and grow -- now upwards of $1 billion -- someone will eventually win. Could it be you? Almost...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Bellagio Conservatory Debuts Exclusive Dining Experience ‘The Garden Table’
July 26, 2022

Bellagio Conservatory Debuts Exclusive Dining Experience ‘The Garden Table’

The Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is now available for dining. Bellagio operator MGM Resorts announced today "The Garden Table," an exclusive eating opportunity inside the Conservatory. Billed as a never-been-done-before dining concept, the Strip...

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Massachusetts Casino Execs Tell State Lawmakers Sports Betting Critical
July 26, 2022

Massachusetts Casino Execs Tell State Lawmakers Sports Betting Critical

Massachusetts casino executives have told Beacon Hill lawmakers that legalizing sports betting is critically important. Enacting that would allow their three properties to better compete with casinos in neighboring states where wagering on sports is...

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Mega Millions Dreamers Hoping for Life-Changing Luck Tonight During $810M Draw
July 26, 2022

Mega Millions Dreamers Hoping for Life-Changing Luck Tonight During $810M Draw

Tonight's Mega Millions jackpot is an estimated $810 million, the third-largest prize in the history of the interstate lottery game. Mega Millions officials initially projected that the July 26 jackpot would be around $790 million....

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Adele Las Vegas Relisted Tickets Top $40K a Pop, as Demand Overwhelms Inventory
July 26, 2022

Adele Las Vegas Relisted Tickets Top $40K a Pop, as Demand Overwhelms Inventory

Adele Las Vegas is back on, and so are the exorbitant ticket prices on third-party exchanges where scalpers seek to make a quick buck -- or tens of thousands of bucks -- by reselling the...

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State College Casino Near Penn State on Hold, as Lawsuit and Traffic Study Pend
July 25, 2022

State College Casino Near Penn State on Hold, as Lawsuit and Traffic Study Pend

The proposed $120 million State College casino project from the Bally's Corporation and Pennsylvania businessman Ira Lubert is on hold for at least the next few months. Bally's partnered with Lubert in September 2020 after...

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Virginia Sports Betting Tax Regulations Reworked to Include Promo Play
July 25, 2022

Virginia Sports Betting Tax Regulations Reworked to Include Promo Play

Virginia sports betting promotions used by sportsbooks to sign up new customers and retain others are no longer tax-free. That's after state lawmakers amended the regulatory conditions that govern the expanded gaming. Legal sports betting...

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Adele Las Vegas Residency Back On at Caesars Palace Colosseum
July 25, 2022

Adele Las Vegas Residency Back On at Caesars Palace Colosseum

The rumors that Adele and Caesars Entertainment were not giving up on the British superstar's Las Vegas residency have been confirmed. Today, the 34-year-old announced that she'll unveil "Weekends with Adele" beginning in November. "Weekends...

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Las Vegas Casino Resort Swimming Pools Not Impacted by Water Conservation Rule
July 22, 2022

Las Vegas Casino Resort Swimming Pools Not Impacted by Water Conservation Rule

The size of new Las Vegas residential swimming pools will soon be restricted to 600 square feet of surface area. But the county rule change will not interfere with the vast outdoor pool complexes that...

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Massachusetts Sports Betting Odds Remain Long, Legislature ‘Far Apart’
July 22, 2022

Massachusetts Sports Betting Odds Remain Long, Legislature ‘Far Apart’

The odds of Massachusetts sports betting becoming legal continue to lengthen. State lawmakers say substantial differences of opinion remain in how the commonwealth should go about authorizing the expanded gambling. Four Massachusetts border states --...

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