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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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American Gaming Association Initiates Program to Combat Human Trafficking
June 29, 2022

American Gaming Association Initiates Program to Combat Human Trafficking

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has developed a program to combat human trafficking inside commercial and tribal casinos across the nation. The AGA unveiled its first Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force. The committee's first item of...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Donald Trump No Longer 2024 Front-Runner as Bettors Move Support to Governors
June 29, 2022

Donald Trump No Longer 2024 Front-Runner as Bettors Move Support to Governors

Former President Donald Trump continues to see his GOP backing for the 2024 presidential election wane, as the party's core shifts its support to its rising national star, Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis. Casino.org earlier this...

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China Shortens Quarantine Time for Inbound Travelers, Macau Celebrates
June 29, 2022

China Shortens Quarantine Time for Inbound Travelers, Macau Celebrates

China this week slashed its quarantine requirement for inbound international travelers in half, sparking a sense of optimism in the world's most populated country. China's National Health Commission said this week that inbound foreigners must...

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Los Angeles Developer Guilty of Bribing City Councilman with Casino Chips
June 28, 2022

Los Angeles Developer Guilty of Bribing City Councilman with Casino Chips

Los Angeles real estate developer Dae Yong Lee, more commonly known in Southern California as David Lee, has been found guilty of bribing a city official. A jury yesterday concluded that Lee knowingly bribed former...

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Sri Lanka Bets on Casino Billionaire Dhammika Perera to Jumpstart National Economy
June 28, 2022

Sri Lanka Bets on Casino Billionaire Dhammika Perera to Jumpstart National Economy

Sri Lankan native Dhammika Perera knows a thing or two about building wealth. Back in 1999, at the age of 32, he set the audacious goal of leading each of the country's 12 primary business...

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Atlantic City Casino Workers Grow Frustrated with Resorts Amid Record Inflation
June 28, 2022

Atlantic City Casino Workers Grow Frustrated with Resorts Amid Record Inflation

Atlantic City casino workers are seeking higher wages as inflation continues to lessen the purchasing power of their take-home pay. But with the nine gaming resorts not yet willing to budge on increased compensation, a...

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New York Casinos Heavily Supporting Gov. Kathy Hochul Reelection Campaign
June 27, 2022

New York Casinos Heavily Supporting Gov. Kathy Hochul Reelection Campaign

Casinos like to keep the odds in their favor. And in New York, the state's gaming interests believe they have a winner in incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) when it comes to the 2022 gubernatorial...

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Hard Rock Unveils ‘Unity’ Rewards Program, as Virginia’s First Casino Nears Opening
June 27, 2022

Hard Rock Unveils ‘Unity’ Rewards Program, as Virginia’s First Casino Nears Opening

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol has unveiled its forthcoming loyalty rewards program. The initiative will accompany the temporary gaming space set to open next month. Hard Rock International, the hospitality and gaming empire owned...

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Macau Casino Entry Procedures Tighten to Include Negative COVID-19 Tests
June 27, 2022

Macau Casino Entry Procedures Tighten to Include Negative COVID-19 Tests

What little foot traffic Macau casino floors have seen over the past week will likely only become even more scarce. That's after local officials implemented additional COVID-19 precautionary measures. Macau managed to successfully keep the...

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Harrah’s Pompano Beach Expansion Project Raises Owl Population Concerns
June 24, 2022

Harrah’s Pompano Beach Expansion Project Raises Owl Population Concerns

Isle Casino Pompano's multimillion-dollar expansion project and rebranding to Harrah's Pompano Beach could threaten the South Florida property's burrowing owl population, former racetrack workers contend. Caesars Entertainment acquired the Isle Casino some 35 miles north...

Written by Devin O'Connor