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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 Hotel Nears Opening, as State Extends Gaming License
September 22, 2022

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Hotel Nears Opening, as State Extends Gaming License

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh is set to finally open its long-awaited on-property hotel. The idea has been in the works since 2016. Rivers will soon open the 210-room facility located in Pittsburgh's Chateau neighborhood along the...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Mount Airy Casino in Pennsylvania Fined for Allowing 11- and 13-Year-Olds to Gamble
September 21, 2022

Mount Airy Casino in Pennsylvania Fined for Allowing 11- and 13-Year-Olds to Gamble

Mount Airy Casino Resort in the Pennsylvania Pocono Mountains has been slapped with a $160,000 fine. The penalty is for three instances in which the casino allowed individuals under the legal gambling age of 21...

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William Hill Agrees to $100K Fine for Regulatory Shortcomings in Nevada
September 21, 2022

William Hill Agrees to $100K Fine for Regulatory Shortcomings in Nevada

William Hill US and its parent company, Caesars Entertainment, will likely be fined $100K by the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) during the regulator's meeting on Thursday, Sept. 22. Caesars acquired William Hill, one of the...

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Mega Millions $1.337B Jackpot Won in Illinois Redeemed by Two Friends
September 21, 2022

Mega Millions $1.337B Jackpot Won in Illinois Redeemed by Two Friends

The Mega Millions jackpot worth nearly $1.4 billion won in July has been redeemed. After 29 drawings without a ticket matching all six Mega Millions numbers, a single ticket sold at a Speedway convenience store...

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Atlantic City Casino Workers to Protest Smoking at East Coast Gaming Congress
September 21, 2022

Atlantic City Casino Workers to Protest Smoking at East Coast Gaming Congress

Atlantic City casino workers who oppose indoor tobacco smoking on the city's nine gaming floors plan to make their voices heard. Protests are planned during this week's East Coast Gaming Congress (ECGC) at the Hard...

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Belle of Baton Rouge $35M Move Largely Covered by Gaming and Leisure Properties
September 20, 2022

Belle of Baton Rouge $35M Move Largely Covered by Gaming and Leisure Properties

The Belle of Baton Rouge last week received state approval to move the riverboat ashore. The relocation project, expected to cost about $35 million, will largely be on the landlord's tab Gaming and Leisure Properties,...

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Wheel of Fortune Online Slots in Canada Deliver Million-Dollar Jackpots
September 20, 2022

Wheel of Fortune Online Slots in Canada Deliver Million-Dollar Jackpots

Wheel of Fortune online slots in Canada delivered life-changing wins to two players last month. International Game Technology (IGT) revealed yesterday that its Wheel of Fortune online slots hit twice for more than CA$1 million...

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NFL Player Stock Exchange Debuts in New Jersey, Platform Backed by Alex Rodriguez
September 20, 2022

NFL Player Stock Exchange Debuts in New Jersey, Platform Backed by Alex Rodriguez

A new online betting exchange that facilitates the buying and selling of player stocks has commenced operations in New Jersey. Mojo combines sports betting, fantasy sports, and stock market trading into a new online iGaming...

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Atlantic City Casino Industry Folds on Smoking Discussion at Gaming Conference
September 14, 2022

Atlantic City Casino Industry Folds on Smoking Discussion at Gaming Conference

An official representing Atlantic City's casino industry was ready to justify why patrons should continue to be allowed to smoke indoors at properties in the city. But, that discussion has been snuffed out as a...

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Encore Boston Harbor Implements ‘PlayMyWay’ Responsible Gaming Software
September 14, 2022

Encore Boston Harbor Implements ‘PlayMyWay’ Responsible Gaming Software

Encore Boston Harbor has installed responsible gaming software in its more than 2,700 slot machines and electronic gaming terminals. This week, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) announced that the Wynn Resorts casino has joined MGM...

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